This article presents original research into International Baccalaureate international schools' directors in Western Europe, based on multiphase contact with six director participants over two years and employing an aspect of critical-phenomenology. Successful leadership in this context responds to market demands with a commodification of Anglo…

This study aimed to identify the relationship between teachers' distributed leadership and perceptions of schools as learning organizations. This study used correlational survey model and made use of correlations to determine the relationship between the two variables. Study population consisted of 600 teachers employed at secondary schools in the…

Although women outnumber men in higher education participation in many regions, there is still a gender gap in Sub-Saharan Africa, with far fewer females enrolling than males. This is true even with affirmative action policies in place in many university settings. Not surprisingly, there is a corresponding dearth of female leadership in African…

Background: Research that identifies and celebrates the positive attributes of women educational leaders advancing a social justice agenda in traditionally male-dominated, Sub-Saharan African (SSA) societies is sparse. Studying female educational leadership in SSA conceptually brings to the fore issues associated with the intersectionality of…

The principal's focus was on defining the school's mission, managing the instructional program, and promoting a positive school climate; however, it remained unclear how teachers' perceptions affect instructional leadership functions, or perceived behaviors, through the lens of gender (Eagly et al., 1992; Gallon, 1998; Hallinger, 2011; Hallinger…

As the Millennial generation (individuals born 1982-2004) of leaders emerge in the educational setting, it is important to consider how these individuals may lead or work alongside a more veteran generation of teachers and administrators. While most of the evidence on leadership focuses on the characteristics of Baby Boomer and Generation X…

This dissertation utilized a qualitative research design to explore the perceptions of Latina K-12 educational leaders in a southern geographic region within California. Current trends among K-12 public schools in California reflect a disproportionate ratio of Latino(a) students to Latino(a) school administrators. This disparity creates a need for…

As more females enter administrative positions in the field of education, the significance of females assuming presidency positions increases. With many administrators nearing retirement in the community college system, leadership opportunities for females will become more readily available. The purpose of this qualitative study was to share the…

A key focus of school administration programs is to prepare educators for the challenges of urban leadership. When female school leaders aspire to leadership positions, the challenges that these issues present are often compounded by other factors such as gender stereotypes and limited opportunities. Textbooks, key tools of leadership study, that…

Purpose: This qualitative case study illuminates the leadership practices of four female Asian American administrators in urban schools. Due to their underrepresentation in leadership roles, the need is pressing for research to capture concrete exemplars on beliefs and practices of sympathy based on an asset-oriented approach to school leadership.…

A considerable body of research exists on women in leadership and likewise, on women in STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) fields. However, the intersection of the two is terra incognita: women in leadership in STEM. At the most fundamental level, we do not even have a solid idea of how many women hold leadership positions in…

Although women dominate the field of education as teachers, there remains a distinct lack of representation of women in school leadership, particularly in the role of secondary school principalships (Taie & Goldring, 2019). Prior research related to this phenomenon has centered on the barriers to entry, both external and internal, that inhibit…

The purpose of this study was to examine the self-reported leadership styles of female Senior Student Affairs Officers at public and private 4-year institutions. This study sought to determine if (a) there is a dominant leadership frame usage among female SSAO's, (b) determine if leadership style varies significantly among females with less than 5…

This research study was designed to determine success factors for Black female executive leaders in the role of president in public colleges and universities instead of focusing on a plethora of barriers historically and systematically encountered. Critical questions about intersections, leadership, and career pathways for the Black female…

Chemers (1997) defined leadership as a socially persuasive process by which an individual can enlist and empower others to accomplish a task. Leadership can be learned, and a variety of factors influence the development of leadership in individuals (Burns, 2010; Northouse, 2010). Edelman, Gill, Comerford, Larson, and Hare (2004a) have proposed…