Journal of Educational Leadership in Action
Aim and Scope
The Journal of Educational Leadership in Action (ELA) aims to advance scholarly discourse and evidence-based practice in the field of education/educational leadership through the publication of rigorous, innovative research that addresses contemporary challenges across educational contexts.
As an international, peer-reviewed, open-access publication, ELA serves as a link connecting researchers, practitioners, and policymakers committed to transformative educational leadership.
The Journal's scope encompasses both theoretical and applied dimensions of education/educational leadership, with particular emphasis on:
- Leadership Paradigms and Practices - Explorations of established and emerging models of educational leadership, including transformational, instructional, distributed, and culturally responsive approaches.
- Organizational Development in Educational Settings - Investigations of institutional structures, change management processes, and systemic reform initiatives.
- Policy Analysis and Implementation - Critical examinations of educational policies and their implementation at local, regional, national, and international levels.
- Equity and Social Justice in Education - Research addressing issues of access, representation, and outcomes across diverse student populations and institutional contexts.
- Pedagogical Leadership - Studies focused on the intersection of leadership and instructional improvement, curriculum development, and assessment practices.
- Professional Development and Leadership Preparation - Research on the preparation, induction, mentoring, and ongoing development of educational leaders across all roles and titles.
- Technology and Innovation in Educational Leadership - Analyses of technological integration, digital leadership, innovative approaches to educational administration and teaching and learning.
- Cross-sectoral and Interdisciplinary Perspectives - Work that bridges traditional boundaries between K-12, higher education, and other learning environments, as well as research integrating insights from disciplines beyond education.
ELA welcomes diverse methodological approaches, including qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods research, as well as theoretical analyses, systematic reviews of the current literature, scholarly reflections on practice and book reviews. The Journal particularly values research that demonstrates methodological rigor, theoretical sophistication, and clear implications for leadership practice and policy.
As a globally oriented publication, ELA encourages international and comparative perspectives that shines light on both the contextual specificity and the universal components of education/educational leadership challenges and solutions. The Journal is committed to featuring diverse voices and perspectives that reflect the complexity of contemporary educational leadership across varied cultural, political, and socioeconomic contexts.