Abstract The 2020 state-mandated school closures spurred by the coronavirus pandemic had a profound impact on the field of education. Effective reflection on this time can provide educators with knowledge that they can apply moving forward to school leadership, instructional practices, professional development, and personalized learning opportunities for students. It is widely accepted that technology has altered the landscape of education by changing the way that learning takes place. The 2020...

Abstract Authentic learning opportunities that engage students, promote student agency, and encourage individual strengths and interests are increasingly practiced in schools. However, learning opportunities for all students remain inconsistent and scattered. Very few studies report how schools navigate the shift from traditional models of instruction to personalized ones. The purpose of this participant-oriented study was to explore a possible solution to reduce the personalized learning gap and...

Abstract Education has historically been dominated by women, while those in leadership positions are male. Women are acutely underrepresented in the top position in public school districts across the nation. There is consistent evidence supporting that women often encounter both explicit and implicit barriers hindering their trajectory and growth to a superintendency role. This qualitative study explored the impact of mentoring and networking on the career trajectories of women...

Abstract Exposing students to quality STEM education has a multitude of benefits: critical thinking, collaboration, relationship building, and perseverance are all enhanced by involvement in STEM activities (Ugras, 2018). A well-trained and diverse STEM workforce is also critically important for the United States to remain competitive a global economy. Unfortunately, there are clear gender and racial disparities among Americans employed in STEM-related fields (Funk & Parker, 2018). Greater...