Production, Placement, and Employment of School Leaders: Differences by Race/Ethnicity, Gender, and the Intersection of Race/Ethnicity and Gender

• In Event: Considering Race, Ethnicity, and Gender in Leadership Preparation and Placement

Abstract

The overarching purpose of this study is to examine the production, placement, and employment of school leaders in Texas by the racial/ethnic and gender characteristics of graduates of School Leadership Preparation Programs. Similar to other studies in this area, we examine the results by race/ethnicity and gender. However, unlike most other studies, we also examine the intersection of race/ethnicity and gender. In this way, we are able to create a longitudinal picture of the shifting demographics of school leaders in Texas from 1993-2011 that explores who gets certified to be a school leader, who gets hired, and whether there are differences in who is hired for different levels of leadership.

Authors

• Liz Hollingworth, University of Iowa

• Ed Fuller, The Pennsylvania State University

• Brian An, University of Iowa