Journal of Scholarship & Practice Articles

The Winter 2024-25 issue of the AASA Journal of Scholarship and Practice is focused on teachers. The impact of their work can be profound, leaving indelible impressions on generations of students that influence all of society.

In this article, the authors analyze 40+ years of data to uncover seven key themes driving teacher attrition beyond just pay, emphasizing the need for supportive leadership and systemic changes to improve retention.

In this article, the authors highlight how a collaborative approach to master scheduling can help districts increase teacher planning time while balancing local needs, stakeholder input, and systemic constraints.

In this article, the authors examine how pre-collegiate Grow Your Own teacher programs help address teacher shortages by inspiring Black and Latinx students to enter the profession, highlighting their impact on alumni career decisions.

In this article, the authors explore a teacher apprenticeship pathway (TAP) designed to address teacher shortages, highlighting participants’ positive experiences and challenges, offering insights for school leaders considering similar programs.

In this article, the authors examine administrators' perspectives on teacher vocal health, highlighting limited awareness, reliance on amplification, and concerns about COVID-19’s impact on student speech and literacy.

Six strategies district leaders might pursue to strengthen their governance teams.

This article explores the relevance of Heifetz and Linsky's Leadership on the Line for school leaders. It emphasizes the need for legal literacy to help educators navigate political and cultural tensions while fostering collaboration and maintaining educational integrity.

This article highlights the challenges educators face due to changing laws and legal precedents. It suggests that increasing educators' legal literacy can empower them to confidently pursue their goals within the law.

This study examines the role of self-efficacy, particularly verbal persuasion, in shaping the career paths of Latinx school administrators. Grounded in Bandura’s theory, it offers insights on promoting diverse leadership in education.