About the Journal

The Journal of School Administration Research and Development (JSARD) (ISSN: 2470-850X, online & ISSN: 2470-8496, print) is an open-access, peer-reviewed academic journal that supports the development and dissemination of research and scholarship in the area of K-12 school administration and leadership. 

Founded in 2016, JSARD’s mission is to publish and disseminate relevant, high-quality literature in educational leadership in order to empower researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to improve K-12 schools. The journal focuses primarily on schools within the United States; however, we also welcome articles on K-12 education from around the world that have wide implications, regardless of the educational setting.  JSARD publishes at least twice annually.

JSARD publishes on a range of topics within the realm of school leadership and administration, including:

  • Curriculum leadership
  • Instructional leadership
  • Innovative practices and/or programs
  • Professional development
  • School personnel
  • Equity, diversity, and inclusion
  • Student achievement
  • Assessment and grading
  • Educational technology
  • Finance

Current Issue

Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025): Fall In

JSARD’s 2025 Fall Issue, Volume 10, Issue 2,  presents original research and best practice articles from 16 authors coming from four countries around the world. These six articles approach K-12 educational leadership in several ways, including exploring teacher collective efficacy, understanding learner feedback and voice, and using virtual reality for immersive learning. Additionally, other articles address infusing empathy into assessment design, examining data-collection procedures to ensure accurate student representation, and supporting students’ psychological needs to increase graduation rates.

Published: 2025-12-31

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