Are American Schools Facing a Shortage of Qualified Administrators?

Authors

  • Gregory Hine Ascension Catholic School, Overland Park, Kansas

Abstract

Anecdotal evidence abounds regarding the shortage of principals to lead schools. Sustained attention to the research on recruitment and retention of principals reveals a fascinating development: Ample numbers of teachers have completed administrative licensure requirements and hold the credentials necessary to assume a principalship; however, few wish to apply for the position.

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Published

2003-12-01

How to Cite

Hine, G. (2003). Are American Schools Facing a Shortage of Qualified Administrators?. Catholic Education: A Journal of Inquiry and Practice, 7(2). Retrieved from https://ejournals.bc.edu/index.php/cej/article/view/489

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 2 (2003)

Section

Review of Research

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