Academic Leadership: The Online Journal
Abstract
Superintendents are responsible for implementing the policies established by their boards of education. They are charged with managing and leading their organizations to secure and promote the sustained advancement of student achievement. Nationwide, whites are employed in a majority of superintendent positions (Glass, 2006). According to Bjork (2000), blacks represent 5% of the superintendents in America. The remaining 95% are white. Previous studies of the superintendency have researched career paths, school board/superintendent relationships, minority superintendents, gender, leadership styles, and professional preparation (Glass, 2006; Clisbee, 2004; Revere, 2003 Lunenburg, 2003; Tallerico, 2000; Shakeshaft, 1999; Moody, 1970). None, however, have compared possible leadership practice differences between black and white superintendents.
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Cox, Edward and Redish, Carlotta
(2011)
"Leadership Differences Between African-American and White Superintendents in South Carolina,"
Academic Leadership: The Online Journal: Vol. 9:
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1, Article 35.
DOI: 10.58809/BHAJ7256
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