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Leadership Challenges Of The Rural School Principal, Barbara Klocko, Riley J. Justis
Leadership Challenges Of The Rural School Principal, Barbara Klocko, Riley J. Justis
The Rural Educator
As stress impacts the organization and operations of a school, leader stressors may be determined by the setting, years of experience of the leader and the greater educational landscape in which the principal must lead. The researchers sought to differentiate between the perceived stress and joy of urban and rural school principals. Findings derived from this time series design inquiry suggest that despite external influence, there is limited change in reported stress of rural school principals. Though the leadership in any setting is complex and multi-faceted, the researchers identified and assessed contributing factors.
Student Population Change In Rural Illinois Schools And Its Implications For School Leaders, John T. Yun, Ian C. Kinkley
Student Population Change In Rural Illinois Schools And Its Implications For School Leaders, John T. Yun, Ian C. Kinkley
The Rural Educator
This paper examines rural public school student population change in Illinois and explores the implications of these changes on educational leadership. Secondary analysis of 16 years of data from NCES Common Core of Data Universe Surveys illuminates population change in terms of student enrollment and demographic characteristics. Findings suggest that these changes have occurred over the 16 year period and present potentially considerable challenges for school leaders especially given the broader state climate.