Abstract Effective leadership is an integral part of creating a positive school community and positively impacts student learning. Various studies have aimed to investigate leadership qualities and traits that develop effective leadership. Many of these studies have focused on principals’ leadership behaviors and their impact on student achievement levels (Dutta & Sahney, 2016). School leadership evaluation models and professional learning standards support the concept of collective efficacy...

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...