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Journal of Cases in Educational Leadership (JCEL) publishes peer-reviewed cases appropriate for use in programs that prepare educational leaders. The journal offers a wide range of cases that embody relevant and timely presentations of issues germane to the preparation of educational leaders. The University Council for Education Administration sponsors this journal in an ongoing effort to improve administrative preparation. View full journal description

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Admissions of Change: A Case of Complexity in Transition

  • Thomas M. Drake
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When Good Intentions Collide: The Hidden Cost of Concurrent Enrollment

  • Teri StPierre
  • Kathleen E. Gillon
  • Esther A. Enright
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Barclay University: Crisis Leadership in a Polarized Climate

  • James F. Newswanger
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Addressing Inequity in Special Education Referrals: Integrating General and Special Education Strategies in School Leadership

  • Tye A. Ripma
  • David E. DeMatthews
  • Catherine K. Voulgarides
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Making an Unpopular Decision in the Best Interest of Students: A Teaching Case Exploring a Ban on Student Cell Phone Use

  • Cameron Hauseman
  • Rita Rebizant
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Equity-Centered Design Thinking in STEM Instructional Leadership

  • Deena Khalil
  • Meredith Kier
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Consequential Issues of Censoring Curriculum: Who Has the Right to Ban What’s Read?

  • Detra D. Johnson
  • LaSonja Roberts
  • Lok-Sze Wong
  • Mary Ebejer
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The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Schools: A Case of Policy Formation

  • Amanda B Roberts
  • Jayson W. Richardson
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Learning to Unpack the Term Latinx in Higher Education

  • Cristobal Salinas
  • Diana Cervantes
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Consequential Issues of Censoring Curriculum: Who Has the Right to Ban What’s Read?

  • Detra D. Johnson
  • LaSonja Roberts
  • Lok-Sze Wong
  • Mary Ebejer
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The House Is on Fire: A Reckoning of Leadership and DEI Initiatives in Predominantly White Schools

  • George Theoharis
  • Leela George
  • Courtney Mauldin
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