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Principals and School Factors that Impact Elementary School Student Achievement

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Title: Principals and School Factors that Impact Elementary School Student Achievement
Language: English
Authors: Gieselmann, Sharon
Source: Mid-Western Educational Researcher. Spr 2009 22(2):16-22.
Availability: Mid-Western Educational Research Association. P.O. Box 34421, Chicago, IL 60634-0421. Tel: 419-372-7401; Fax: 419-372-2828; e-mail: mer@bgsu.edu; Web site: http://www.mwera.org
Peer Reviewed: Y
Physical Description: PDF
Page Count: 7
Publication Date: 2009
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Predictor Variables, Rating Scales, Program Effectiveness, Teaching Experience, Principals, Measurement, Elementary Schools, Instructional Leadership
ISSN: 1056-3997
Abstract: This study examined principals and school factors associated with elementary school student achievement. Nine predictor variables were analyzed to determine their impact on student state assessment scores: (a) years of principal experience, (b) years of teaching experience by the principal, (c) years of principal experience at present site, (d) highest level of education by the principal, (e) principal gender, (f) principal leadership as measured by the three subscales of the Principal Instructional Management Rating Scale, and (g) free/reduced lunch population at the school. Study findings are discussed. (Contains 2 tables.)
Abstractor: As Provided
Number of References: 31
Entry Date: 2011
Access URL: https://www.mwera.org/journal.html
Accession Number: EJ944904
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:This study examined principals and school factors associated with elementary school student achievement. Nine predictor variables were analyzed to determine their impact on student state assessment scores: (a) years of principal experience, (b) years of teaching experience by the principal, (c) years of principal experience at present site, (d) highest level of education by the principal, (e) principal gender, (f) principal leadership as measured by the three subscales of the Principal Instructional Management Rating Scale, and (g) free/reduced lunch population at the school. Study findings are discussed. (Contains 2 tables.)
ISSN:1056-3997