Women in education
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Here are entered works on all aspects of women's involvement in education. Works on the education of women are entered under Women--Education.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Nurturing leadership : exploring the impact of mentorship and networking on the career trajectories of female superintendents in New Jersey, 2024
Item — Call number MU Thesis Ble
Identifier: b7931849
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 [sic] role.
This qualitative study explored the impact of mentoring and networking on the...
Dates:
2024
Still climbing : gender and its effects on career development of women in educational leadership, 2024
Item — Call number MU Thesis Jab
Identifier: b7932063
Abstract
For over 100 years, women have strived to attain top district leadership positions. Despite constituting the majority of the education workforce, they remain a minority in executive roles. Research over the past thirty years highlights the need to understand why women face significant barriers to educational leadership. Building on Gupton and Slick’s seminal 1996 research, this study investigates how gender affects the career development of women administrators. A mixed methods...
Dates:
2024