This study focuses on the role of urban school principals as multicultural leaders. Using cross-case analysis, the authors describe what 6 practicing principals do in regard to multicultural leadership. The findings suggest that although multicultural preparation was lacking for these principals, some did engage in work that promoted diversity in…

Studied the mentoring relationships of 14 African American and 4 Hispanic American women to determine the ways in which mentoring provides the means for women of color to gain entry into educational administration. Identified six needs and desires of proteges of color seeking entry into educational administration. (SLD)

Explores the metaphor proposed by T. Sergiovanni (1992 and following) of school as community, an alternative to conceptualizing school as organization. An extended metaphor, which takes into account organizational aspects, is presented that conceptualizes schools as nested communities. This conceptualization is illustrated through the case study…