Journal of Scholarship & Practice

AASA's refereed, blind-reviewed, quarterly journal with a focus on research and evidence-based practice that advance the profession of education administration.

Please Note: AASA’s Journal of Scholarship and Practice will sunset with the Fall 2026 issue.

For over 20 years, AASA has published the academic journal as a refereed, blind-reviewed, quarterly journal focused on research and evidence-based practice in educational leadership. The journal publishes in the areas of academic achievement, instructional leadership, accountability, educational leadership and school district management. The journal has benefitted AASA members and educators by publishing articles that advance educational administration. Over its lifetime, 208 publications have been published. Since 2015, Dr. Ken Mitchell has donated his time and talent as editor of the Journal, ably supported by Barbara Dean. AASA is deeply indebted to this dynamic pair of educators for creating the successful Journal four times per year for over ten years. Archive copies of AASA’s Journal of Scholarship and Practice can be found at aasa.org/jsp.

 


 

Current Issue

2026 Spring Journal of Scholarship and Practice

This issue focuses on how leadership preparation, professional learning structures, and intentional communication systems equip leaders to navigate complexity and prevent conflict from escalating into crisis.

Previous Issues

Editors
Editorial Review Board

Jessica Anspach, Montclair State University (N.J.)
Brandon Beck, Ossining Public Schools (N.Y.)
Gina Cinotti, Netcong Public Schools (N.J.)
Michael Cohen, Denver Public Schools (Colo.)
Betty Cox, University of Tennessee at Martin (Tenn.)
Vance Dalzin, Carthage College (Wis.)
Mary Lynne Derrington, University of Tennessee (Tenn.)
Ryan Fisk, East Rockaway Public Schools (N.Y.)
Denver J. Fowler, Southern Connecticut State University (Conn.)
Daniel Gutmore, Seton Hall University (N.J.)
Gregory Hauser, Roosevelt University (Ill.)
Steve Hernon, St. John’s University (N.Y.)
Zach Kelehear, Augusta University (Ga.)
Kevin Majewski, Seton Hall University (N.J.)
Joanne Marien, Manhattanville College (N.Y.)
Nelson Maylone, Eastern Michigan University (Mich)
Robert S. McCord, University of Nevada, Las Vegas (Nev.)
Barbara McKeon, Broome Street Academy Charter High School (N.Y.) 
Margaret “Terry” Orr, Fordham University (N.Y.)
Brian Osborne, Lehigh University (Penn.)
David J. Parks, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Va.)
Joseph Phillips, Manhattanville College (N.Y.)
Joseph Ricca, White Plains City School District (N.Y.)
Thomas C. Valesky, Florida Gulf Coast University (Fla.)
Charles Wheaton, Leadership Services, Granger (Wash.)