Research in Educational Administration and Leadership

Spanning 19 countries in six continents, the Editorial Board of Research in Educational Administration and Leadership has been launched, bringing together an exceptional group of scholars to shape the future of educational leadership: Khalid Arar – Texas State University, U.S. Helene Arlestig – Umea University, Sweden Kelemu Zelalem Berhanu Ph.D – University of Johannesburg, South Africa Christopher Bezzina – University of Malta, Malta Lars G. Bj?rk – University of Kentucky, U.S. Tony Bush – University of Nottingham, U.K. Melis Cin – Lancaster University, U.K. Simon Clarke – University of Western Australia, Australia Dr Ecem Karl?da?-Dennis – Univ. of Northampton, U.K. Ibrahim Duyar – Arkansas State University, U.S. Fenwick W. English – Florida Gulf Coast University, U.S. Joyce Epstein – Johns Hopkins University, U.S. Colin Evers – University of New South Wales Sydney, Australia Sedat Gumus – Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR David Gurr – University of Melbourne, Australia Waheed Hammad – Sultan Qaboos University, Oman Joe O'Hara – Dublin City University, Ireland Mieke Van Houtte – Ghent University, Belgium Prof. Dr. Stephan Huber – Johannes Kepler University, Austria Mario Jackson, Ph.D. – Florida State University, U.S. Helen Gunter – University of Manchester, U.K. Ali Cagatay Kilinc – Karabuk Univeristy, Türkiye Gabriele Lakomski – University of Melbourne, Australia Mette Liljenberg – University of Gothenburg, Sweden Joanna Madalinska-Michalak – University of Warsaw, Poland Julia Mahfouz, Ph.D. – University of Colorado Denver, U.S. Sefika Mertkan – Eastern Mediterranean University, Cyprus Denise Mifsud – University of Bath, U.K. Peter Milley, PhD – University of Ottawa, Canada Carol A. Mullen – Virginia Tech, U.S. Adam Nir – The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel Janet okoko – University of Saskatchewan, Canada Izhar Oplatka – Tel Aviv University, Israel Deniz Orucu – University of Nottingham, U.K. Nedim Ozdemir – Ege University, Türkiye Niyazi Ozer – Inonu University, Türkiye Margaret Orr – Fordham University, U.S. Clelia Pineda-Báez – University of La Sabana, Colombia Amanda U. Potterton – University of Kentucky, U.S. Jayson Richardson – College of William & Mary, U.S. Mariela A. Rodríguez, Ph.D. – University of Texas at San Antonio, U.S. Susanne Sahlin – NUST, Norway Anna Saiti – University of West Attica, Greece Martin Scanlan – Boston College, U.S. Caroly M. Shields – Wayne State University, U.S. Katarina St?hlkrantz – Linnaeus University, Sweden Howard Stevenson – University of Nottingham, U.K. Ciaran Sugrue – University College Dublin, Ireland Pierre Tulowitzki – UASAN, Switzerland Duncan Waite – Texas State University, U.S. Fei Wang – University of British Columbia, Canada Yinying Wang – Georgia State University, U.S. Charles Webber – Mount Royal University, Canada Paulo Volante – Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, Chile Sally Zepeda, Ph.D. – University of Georgia, U.S. https://lnkd.in/dvrUzcnH #HeedTheREAL

We are thrilled to begin the new year with groundbreaking research! This study amplifies the voices of U.S. school principals as they led through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, balancing crisis management, equity, and emotional wellbeing during a time of global upheaval. We are especially honored that our very own Leadership Programs and University of California, Berkeley, School of Education members, including Aukeem Ballard, M.A.T., M.A., Rebecca Cheung, and ?zge Hac?fazl?o?lu are among the authors of this important research. Discover how principals demonstrated resilience and adaptive leadership while supporting their schools, staff, and students: https://lnkd.in/dbPtwdKJ

At Research in Educational Administration and Leadership (REAL), our non-commercial mission is made possible through the exceptional pro bono contributions of our international reviewers—86 scholars from 24 countries across 6 continents in 2024! Their diverse expertise and unwavering dedication ensure the outstanding quality of the scholarship we proudly share with the academic community. To honour their invaluable efforts, we have published the list of REAL 2024 reviewers in the latest issue. We extend our heartfelt thanks to these remarkable individuals for their exemplary commitment to academic solidarity. You can explore this distinguished group of educational leadership scholars here ????????????

????Celebrate the Season with the Latest Issue of Research in Educational Administration & Leadership!???? As we embrace the joyous spirit of the holiday season, we are excited to share the release of our latest journal issue 9(4) as a Xmas gift to the global community of educational scholars and practitioners! This edition reflects our commitment to fostering international dialogue in educational administration and leadership, featuring remarkable research and scholars from Denmark, Germany, Iran, Sweden, Switzerland, the United States, Turkey, and beyond. ?? Featured Articles: Scientific Paradigms in Iran's Educational Administration: A Critical Exploration Join us as we delve into the insights of Iranian experts examining the scientific foundations of educational administration: https://lnkd.in/dw-a62np Cultivating Resilience During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Voices from Principals in the U.S. Discover how school principals in the U.S. navigated the complexities of the pandemic, focusing on their emotional well-being and resilience strategies: https://lnkd.in/dbPtwdKJ Local Quality Management for Developing Schools’ Capacity Building: A Multiyear Study from Sweden Explore the transformative role of local education authorities in fostering school improvement in Sweden through systematic strategies: https://lnkd.in/dQ2DfmAf Understanding Teacher Leadership: A Survey of the Field Gain insights into the evolving concept of teacher leadership in academia: https://lnkd.in/dW8tDffE The Adaptation and Psychometric Analysis of the Global Transformational Leadership Scale for Turkish Educational Institutions Investigate the adaptation of a key leadership scale, enhancing transformational practices within Turkey's educational landscape: https://lnkd.in/dJ8wAgKe School Management Activities in a Digital Age: An International Comparison Based on ICILS 2018 Analyze the pivotal role of principals in advancing digitalization across various countries, including Chile, Denmark, Germany, the Republic of Korea, and the United States: https://lnkd.in/dMr6HuKb Construction and Validation of a Secure-base Leadership Model in Educational Organizations: A Mixed-methods Exploratory Study Uncover the dimensions of secure-base leadership and its profound implications for fostering effective educational environments: https://lnkd.in/dmvt53AJ This holiday season, let us come together to celebrate the diverse voices and innovative research that enhance our understanding of educational leadership worldwide! ??? ???Read the full issue here::?https://lnkd.in/d-UF9wNW Wishing you all a joyous holiday season! ?? #EducationalLeadership #ResearchInEducation #InternationalResearch

As an emerging journal that is only 9 years old, Research in Educational Administration and Leadership garners praise in scientific meetings, most recently being recognized by Prof. Tony Bush in his keynote speech today as one of the top 13 educational leadership journals! We dedicate this honor to all of our authors, reviewers, and readership on behalf of our founding editor and dear friend, the late Kadir Beycio?lu (RIP). #HeedToREAL #EducationalLeadership #AcademicExcellence

?? New Issue Alert: Research in Educational Administration & Leadership ?? The latest edition of Research in Educational Administration and Leadership presents a rich collection of research articles delving into school leadership, professional development, and educational reforms from various global perspectives. Here's a closer look at the featured studies: - School Leadership in Multicultural Contexts During COVID-19 (Spain) Nabila Chilah Abdelkader, Marina García Carmona, Francisco Javier Hinojo Lucena provide a critical insight into how cultural diversity and limited training affected school leadership in Melilla, Spain, during the pandemic. The study highlights widening inequalities due to COVID-19. - Professional Development for Educators in the UAE: A Scoping Review Zeina Hojeij-Abi Abdallah (EdD, FHEA, QMPRC), Shayma Alsuwaidi, and Shanzila Ahmed present a review of professional development initiatives for educators in the UAE, pinpointing challenges like cultural barriers and resistance to reform-driven programs. - Transformational Leadership & School Happiness Tuba ?ak?r and Mustafa ?zgenel investigate how transformational leadership in schools positively impacts teacher happiness, with school culture acting as a mediating factor. - Teachers' Continuous Professional Development (CPD) in Ethiopia Kelemu Zelalem Berhanu Ph.D explores the role of school leaders and teachers’ perceptions in CPD implementation, the study reveals significant challenges, including lack of funding and commitment. - Gender Inequality and Collective Action in School Committees (Tanzania) Kenny Manara investigates the relationship between gender inequality and collective action within Tanzanian school committees, with implications for education governance reforms. - Teachers' Quiet Quitting: The Silent Scream Tu?ba Konal Memi? and Erkan Tabancali suggest a revealing look at “quiet quitting” among teachers, driven by workload imbalance, financial challenges, and diminishing motivation, especially post-pandemic. - Inclusive Leadership and Innovative Work Behavior ?a?lar ?elik, Soner Polat, and Emre Esen shows how inclusive leadership fosters innovation in Turkish schools, especially when combined with emotional commitment and a diverse, inclusive climate. ?? For more insights, explore the full issue: https://lnkd.in/grTVrxkY

Scopus-SCImago metrics have just been released, and we're absolutely thrilled to announce that the journal of REAL has jumped to Scopus Q3! ?? We extend our heartfelt thanks to all the authors and reviewers whose hard work and dedication have made this achievement possible. Your contributions are truly appreciated!

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???? Exciting Announcement! The latest issue of Research in Educational Administration and Leadership has just been released! ???? We are delighted to unveil the newest issue of REAL, featuring groundbreaking research articles poised to shape the future of educational practice and policy. Within this issue, you'll find a collection of four thought-provoking articles that delve into diverse facets of educational administration and leadership, offering fresh insights and innovative perspectives: https://lnkd.in/d_YAt6nH 1. In "Professional Learning as Praxis-oriented Change," Emelie Johansson & Anette Forssten Seiser provide an empirical example of how professional learning can drive transformative change in professional practice, fostering praxis and critical reflection among principals leading digitalization in preschool education: https://lnkd.in/dUzqRPmS #ProfessionalLearning #TheoryOfPracticeArchitectures 2. In "Raising Awareness of Sustainable Development Goals in Higher Education Institutions", Harika Suklun & Dr. Elif Bengu (she/her/hers) explore the pivotal role of higher education institutions in advancing Sustainable Development Goals , presenting strategies to engage stakeholders and foster sustainability competencies among students: https://lnkd.in/dNJH4qCD #SustainableDevelopmentGoals #HigherEducation 3. In "An Evaluation of the Spatial Repercussions of Student Mobility Policy in European Higher Education Area Using Network Analysis", Sava? Zafer ?ahin, Betül Bulut ?ahin & Emrah S?ylemez (PhD) investigate the spatial effects of student mobility policies in the European Higher Education Area, shedding light on geographical patterns and challenges to policy implementation through network analysis: https://lnkd.in/dfWE9bVF #Erasmus #StudentMobility #SNA 4. Lastly, in "External School Evaluation Feedback and School Self-Evaluation: What Feedback Is Provided?", Carla Figueiredo addresses the potential of external school evaluations to promote improvement, analyzing feedback provided in evaluation reports from the northern region of Portugal and its implications for school self-evaluation and overall improvement: https://lnkd.in/dkC2YYvD #SchoolSelfEvaluation #ExternalSchoolEvaluation We extend our sincere gratitude to the authors, reviewers, and editorial team whose dedication has made this issue possible. We invite you to delve into these articles, engage with their findings, and join us in advancing knowledge and practice in educational administration & leadership. Happy reading!

?? Exciting News! We're thrilled to announce that Research in Educational Administration and Leadership has been included in the prestigious American Educational Research Association "Meet the Editors" (formerly Journal Talks) program ?? We extend a warm welcome to all visitors joining us for the event in Philadelphia. Stay tuned for more updates ????: https://lnkd.in/dsAGKyUD #AERA2024 #EducationalResearch #EducationalLeadership