The purpose of this research is to examine the motivations of females aspiring to school superintendency positions in Texas. We report on a reanalysis of data from two previous studies and how the findings build an understanding of previously documented obstacles and barriers female candidates encounter in their journey toward the superintendency. This reanalysis was done to assist us in developing research protocols to be used in a statewide study of female central office administrators and their aspirations to the superintendency.
This article provides a case of how changes in standards for principal certification—as required by the State Board of Educator Certification since its establishment in 1995—were meant to promote changes in principal preparation programs in the state of Texas. The examination considers whether the changes were significant in terms of intended impact to improve the preparation programs for principals entering the workforce, including the admission of candidates, the accommodations of the programs, and the assessment of candidates toward the principalship.
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