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FOREWORD by Dr. David E. Herrington, Invited Guest Editor, NFEAS JOURNAL, Volume 30, Number 3, 2013
- 1. NATIONAL FORUM OF EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION & SUPERVISION JOURNAL VOLUME 30, NUMBER 3, 2013 FOREWORD NATIONAL FORUM OF EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND SUPERVISION JOURNAL ith this issue, we complete our 30th year of publishing the NATIONAL FORUM JOURNALS. Since 1983, the NFEAS JOURNAL has published the scholarly contributions of exactly 1,355 colleagues with exactly 983 titles – far surpassing any other modern day journal in administration, both nationally and internationally. With each issue, the NFEAS JOURNAL reaches over 7,500 professionals world-wide. w I want to thank all our colleagues who have served with distinction as national referees. Thank you for providing input coupled with financial support in helping to continue to build and strengthen the NFEAS JOURNAL. You have my deepest appreciation for your honesty, wisdom, advice, and monetary support. NFEAS JOURNAL – THE NATION’S BEST INCREASING NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION The printed copies of the family of NATIONAL FORUM JOURNALS including the NATIONAL FORUM OF EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND SUPERVISION JOURNAL, NATIONAL FORUM OF TEACHER EDUCATION JOURNAL, and NATIONAL FORUM OF APPLIED EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH JOURNAL are distributed to our colleagues throughout the United States and abroad. All NATIONAL FORUM JOURNALS are distributed to our colleagues in Africa, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Caribbean, China, Denmark, Germany, Finland, France, Greece, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Puerto Rico, Russia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom. We believe the 7,500 copies published and distributed nationally and internationally will afford others the opportunity 1
- 2. 2 NATIONAL FORUM OF EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION & SUPERVISION JOURNAL to read and implement the scholarly contributions of colleagues in order to help improve administration and supervision in schools. William Allan Kritsonis, PhD Editor-in-Chief NATIONAL FORUM JOURNALS www.nationalforum.com THE NEW NORMAL IN SCHOOL LEADERSHIP: TOWARD ENVISIONING A MORE OPTIMISTIC FUTURE David E. Herrington Invited Guest Editor This edition of the NFEAS JOURNAL examines the emergent realities of public schools, the new normalcies of a new age. Conversations with superintendents, scholars, principals, and teachers reveal that things are not the same in public schools. Schools today are not the schools that our parents knew. The focus on the New Normal for this edition was inspired by PBS Commentator Ray Suarez. In 2011, one of my classes for aspiring superintendents attended a panel presentation on the financial crisis faced by public schools nation-wide and a call for greater volunteerism. The term New Normal was used to suggest there is a new state of affairs that constitutes a new status quo, one of dismal and pessimistic realities that seem more or less permanent. Mohammed El Erian who first coined the phrase stated that New Normal represents a view about the economic and political system that could take many years of action to correct. The New Normal in education is related to increasing accountability standards at a time that unfunded mandates abound, the increasing levels of poverty and rapidly changing demographic among youth, and advances in technology. All of this coupled with diminishing resources sets the stage for a new round of thinking, creativity, and out-of-the-box solutions. One glaring reality is that many school leaders are failing to protect adequately the best interests of children. Daily, there are news stories about financial scandals across the state, gaming the accountability system to improve the perception of improved teaching without actually doing anything different pedagogically, initiating improper relationships with
- 3. ____NATIONAL FORUM OF EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION & SUPERVISION JOURNAL 3 children, or lining the pockets of family and friends, not to mention their own pockets. The need for greater emphasis on ethics in leadership is addressed in this edition by Eddins, Ferrin, Russell, and Burk. They propose a comprehensive model for integrating ethics education into principal preparation. The supervision and development of teachers has been criticized as less than adequate in motivating teachers to take personal ownership in their own improvement. Goldhorn, Kearney, and Webb examine a new 360 degree model for evaluating teachers, one that holds promise for instilling in teachers a sense that they have more say in their own professional development. Herrington offers an assessment of leadership in schools proposing greater focus on coaching and mentoring of teachers. Technology continues to grow and develop at a faster rate than educators and school leaders are able to manage. Webb and Jurica recommend that school administrators take a greater role in integrating technology into the teaching and learning processes on their campuses. Holt and Burkman offer a model for a more comprehensive approach to managing technology integration in the schools. With increasing Latino population in schools nationally, Abreo and Barker suggest a role for greater university-school collaboration in building resiliency into Latino students so they are able to complete high school and move on with their education. In summary, the contributors to this journal have considered the new normalcies in education and are proposing new solutions worthy of consideration. I wish to thank all the writers who have contributed to this issue of the NATIONAL FORUM OF EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND SUPERVISION JOURNAL. I also thank those of you who served as reviewers and especially Sean Kearney and Jim Jurica who assisted with the editorial details of the manuscripts and journal. Finally, I would like to personally thank William Allan Kritsonis for providing this publishing and editorial opportunity as we further advance in our quest for excellence in education. David E. Herrington Invited Guest Editor
- 4. 4 NATIONAL FORUM OF EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION & SUPERVISION JOURNAL Dedication Over a thousand individuals have published with the National Forum of Educational Administration and Supervision Journal over the past 30 years including many well-known and respected scholars. For all who have published herein, Dr. William Kritsonis has been an advocate and mentor.
- 5. ____NATIONAL FORUM OF EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION & SUPERVISION JOURNAL 5 Dr. Kritsonis’ mentoring model for up-and-coming scholars and early career professors is seldom seen in academe. His manner of mentoring is that of a coach who has an unwavering vision for what he wants others to achieve and is unwilling to see them accept failure. No excuses accepted, none offered. Unwavering commitment to the success of others is what distinguishes Dr. Kritsonis from most other academicians. He builds trust and capacity in others, celebrating their successes. Dr. Kritsonis, in recent years, has dedicated his teaching and mentoring efforts to individuals of color, women, international scholars, and early career professors. With this issue, I invite the readers to join with me in recognizing and celebrating Dr. William Kritsonis and his legacy of 30 years as publisher and scholar. David E. Herrington
- 6. ____NATIONAL FORUM OF EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION & SUPERVISION JOURNAL 5 Dr. Kritsonis’ mentoring model for up-and-coming scholars and early career professors is seldom seen in academe. His manner of mentoring is that of a coach who has an unwavering vision for what he wants others to achieve and is unwilling to see them accept failure. No excuses accepted, none offered. Unwavering commitment to the success of others is what distinguishes Dr. Kritsonis from most other academicians. He builds trust and capacity in others, celebrating their successes. Dr. Kritsonis, in recent years, has dedicated his teaching and mentoring efforts to individuals of color, women, international scholars, and early career professors. With this issue, I invite the readers to join with me in recognizing and celebrating Dr. William Kritsonis and his legacy of 30 years as publisher and scholar. David E. Herrington