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See the potential in those aroundyou, tap colleagues on the shoulderfor a new assignment to test theirleadership skills and capacity, andencourage them to pursue the role ofinnovator-in-chief. I have had the incredible opportunityto serve as the facilitator of theAspiring Superintendents Academyfor many years to champion thoseinterested in the role. Vision Into Action Superintendents need to be the innovator-in-chiefof their district, havingthe authority to influence educationalpolicies and practices that willshape the lives of the students undertheir care and future generations. [Extracted from the article]

The study was conducted from the pointof view of the superintendents, using surveys and interviews. Copies of "The Politics of Superintendent-BoardRelationships: The Strategies Exemplary Suburban ElementarySchool District Superintendents Use to Work with the PoliticalStyles of Board Members" are available from ProQuest at800-521-0600 or disspub@proquest.com. Reading & Resources Board Relationships A doctoral dissertation at Brandman University has studiedpolitical styles of superintendents of suburban elementaryschool districts and their board of education members inSouthern California. [Extracted from the article]

The article deals with several dissertations by doctoral students which examine the influence of Project Proficiency on the impressive scores posted by students at 11 low-performing high schools in Jefferson County, Kentucky on the state-administered tests in math. Topics discussed include the use of performance of classrooms by Glenn Baete in his dissertation and the use of school district data to study cohorts of students at risk of dropping out by Joe Burks.

The article presents tips on choosing a doctoral program for individuals who want to pursue a doctoral degree in education administration or leadership. Topics discussed include the factors to consider when choosing a doctoral program, which include the possibility of relocation for the degree, the time needed to pursue the degree and the cost of the program, the availability of online doctoral degree and the culminating project for the degree.

School leaders may often overlook the importance of trust building between teachers and administrators, according to a new doctoral dissertation by Ryan Place at University of Massachusetts Lowell. Place studied five school leaders to learn how they influence trust levels. Using data from administrator surveys, individual interviews, workplace observations and survey results provided by administrators involved with the study, the researcher found that building relationships with teachers enabled school leaders to influence trust levels. [Extracted from the article]

School leaders may often overlook the importance of trust building between teachers and administrators, according to a newly finished doctoral dissertation by Ryan Race at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. Using data from administrator surveys, individual interviews, workplace observations and survey results provided by administrators involved with the study, the researcher found that building relationships with teachers enabled school leaders to influence trust levels. Copies of "How Do School Leaders Influence Trust Levels between Teachers and Administrators: A Case Study" are available from ProQuest at 800-521-0600 or disspubaproquest.com. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers information on the doctoral dissertation of Robert M. Dufour which examines the perceptions of superintendents on the current superintendent certification programs in New York.

Excerpts from several blogs on education and school administration are presented including one on writing dissertation, one on teaching empathy to students and the importance of helping students have innovative minds.

The article discusses the innovations that the University of Washington (UW) is using to improve its doctoral education program for school administrators. UW educators devised a list of core attributes that future education leaders need including equity, excellence, and collaboration. Students are required to complete a dissertation called a Capstone Project in which they must study and find a solution for an actual educational problem using action research and modeling.

An abstract of a doctoral dissertation at Morehead State University which examined the role of the superintendent in the turnaround process in persistently low-achieving school districts is presented.

The article focuses on single-district dissertations about the effectiveness of Project Proficiency on students' performance in Kentucky. Topics discussed include the learning opportunity provided by the dissertations for doctoral students, the benefits of schools districts from the dissertations and the similarity of the dissertations on the doctoral programs in educational leadership of Vanderbilt University's Peabody College of Education.

A list of the doctoral dissertation in education completed during the first half of 2013 that cited American Association of School Administrators(AASA) is presented, including "The Career Path of the Female Superintendent: Why She Leaves," by Kerry Robinson, "Formal Training in Collective Bargaining: Superintendents' Perspective," by Celine Johnson, and "Next Generation Superintendent Effectiveness Standards," by James Flynn.

The article presents an abstract of a 2013 doctoral dissertation completed at Columbia University's Teachers College titled, "Challenges, Not Barriers: The Work and Family Issues of Female Superintendents" by Debra Ann Reecks-Rodgers.

The article presents the abstract of the doctoral dissertation "Actions Taken by Texas School Districts to Prevent Fraud," by Gordon Douglas Taylor.

The article provides an abstract of the 2011 doctoral dissertation by Evelyn Freeman of Walden University entitled "Stakeholder Perceptions of Superintendent Turnover" about community perceptions of the high turnover rate of the superintendency at a school in a mid-Atlantic state from 1997-2010.

The article presents an abstract of a dissertation about corporate and educational leadership entitled "Good to Great: A Case Study of the Leadership Traits and Behaviors of School Superintendents in Exemplary School Districts," completed in 2011 by JoAnn Sternke at Cardinal Stritch University.

The article offers information on several products and services of interest to school administrators, including a dissertation on school superintendent evaluation by Valerie Pitts, the guide "In the Schoolyard and Beyond: Addressing Childhood Asthma in Your Community," by the American Association of School Administrators (AASA) and the National School Boards Association, and the Core Standards Kit from the Partnership for 21st Century Skills.

The article presents brief information on several resources, studies, and reports related to education in the U.S. The dissertations "An Investigation into the Impact of the Superintendent/Spouse Relationship on Longevity and Success of Superintendents" by Drew Passalacqua and "Examination of Emotional Intelligence and Transformational Leadership Profiles of Illinois Superintendents" by Ty Wolf are addressed, as well as a report on staffing patterns by the Educational Research Service.

An abstract of the doctoral dissertation "Collective Bargaining in Public Schools: Superintendents' Perspectives" by Kyle W. Mayer of Western Michigan University is presented.

The article discusses a dissertation by research Karen Couch investigating the lack of Latina school superintendents despite increases in the Latino population. Couch's study utilized the case method and focused on mentoring and superintendent selection procedures. The study suggested that mentors are a key factor in superintendent selection and suggested cultural assimilation with whites can aid Latinas in employment as superintendents.

The article presents an abstract of a dissertation on flattening a school district's central systems, and also offers information on a new educational research service book and state report cards from the Alliance for Excellent Education. A study was conducted to examine the advantages of site-based management for schools in the U.S. The book "Bringing the District Back In: The Role of the Central Office in Instruction and Achievement," discusses studies on the role of the central office.

The article reports on research by Brien S. Hodges, a doctoral candidate at the University of Northern Colorado, who studied factors contributing to candidates' decision to pursue or not pursue a superintendency. Hodges found that qualified candidates reasons for not pursuing a superintendency include compliance, accountability, and personnel negotiation concerns. His dissertation includes suggestions for addressing these concerns, including professional development, incentives, and mentoring.

The article presents an abstract of Robert A. Moody's doctoral dissertation, "Rural School Superintendents' Spiritual Journeys," presented at the University of Oklahoma. Moody used vignettes to present the findings of his eight years of reviewing literature and interviewing educational leaders to determine the influence of spirituality on the leadership styles and actions of school leaders.

Doctoral dissertation topics on the field of school administration are presented. Topics include the role of online learning in the professional development of new superintendents, the contentious relationships between school boards and superintendents in rural districts, and whether mandatory training for school board members has any impact.

The article presents an abstract of the dissertation "School Governance: A Study of the Effect of Micromanagement on Decision-Making Processes of School Superintendents," completed in 2005 by Celicia Saenz at Capella University. It concluded that micro-management has a significant impact on the leadership of those running school systems.

The article presents abstracts of studies about school boards. The abstracts presented include "Board Influence on Superintendent Personnel Decisions," by Mark D. Bosold and "How School Board Presidents View the Communication Behaviors of Their Superintendents," by H. Steve Sprunger.

Presents education-related updates in the U.S. as of September 2005. Decision of the American Educational Research Association to honor dissertation research relating to school administration; Result of a study of juvenile delinquents; Features of the book "Dream Big: Creating and Growing Your School's Foundation."

Provides information on publications and dissertation research on the superintendency and relationships with school boards. "Leading for Learning: Reflective Tools for School and District Leaders"; "DirecTV Goes to School" initiative.