Incentivizing Changes in Principal Preparation: Lessons from North Carolina Principal Fellows Policy
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| Title: | Incentivizing Changes in Principal Preparation: Lessons from North Carolina Principal Fellows Policy |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Mario M. Jackson (ORCID |
| Source: | Educational Policy. 2026 40(5):626-652. |
| Availability: | SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: https://sagepub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 27 |
| Publication Date: | 2026 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Administrator Education, Principals, State Legislation, Educational Legislation, Administrator Attitudes, Program Administration, Educational Policy, College Faculty, Teacher Attitudes, Instructional Leadership |
| Geographic Terms: | North Carolina |
| DOI: | 10.1177/08959048251382159 |
| ISSN: | 0895-9048 1552-3896 |
| Abstract: | This case study examined the perspectives of educational leadership faculty regarding the Principal Fellows legislation and its influences on the principal preparation landscape in North Carolina. This qualitative inquiry drew from semi-structured interviews with principal preparation program faculty and coordinators. Relatedly, documents relevant to the Principal Fellows legislation and its implementation were collected to confirm and clarify, enabling triangulation in this study. Data analysis proceeded inductively, allowing insights to emerge from the data free from theoretical influences. Four key themes reflected how participants perceived the influences of the policy on preparation programs: (a) centering attention to high-need schools, (b) incentivizing the adoption of evidence-based practices, (c) expanding programs' capacity through funding, and (d) learning from other programs. The paper concludes with recommendations for policymakers to consider as they seek to improve the quality of principal preparation programs across their states. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1507964 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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