Education Administration Quarterly

Education Administration Quarterly

Purpose/Vision

Educational Administration Quarterly (EAQ) publishes prominent empirical and conceptual articles focused on timely and critical leadership and policy issues of educational organizations. The journal embraces traditional and emergent research paradigms, methods, and issues. The journal particularly promotes the publication of rigorous and relevant scholarly work that enhances linkages among and utility for educational policy, practice, and research arenas.

The 2025 journal impact factors have been released. We're excited to announce that EAQ has jumped from 3.7 to 5.0-putting EAQ’s ranking in Educational Research at 80/762. Thanks to all the authors, reviewers, and editors for their efforts in continuing the strong EAQ tradition.

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Dear UCEA and Friends,

We are thrilled to announce the new co-editors for the Educational Administration Quarterly (EAQ), UCEA's premier journal known for its rigorous research and enduring contributions to the field, Drs. Judy Alston and Érica Fernández, Professors at Miami University, have laid out a clear vision for the journal that maintains its strong tradition of research excellence while expanding the edges of theory, methodology, and geography.

Building on the journal’s proud tradition of scholarly excellence, the incoming editorial team brings a bold and inclusive vision—one that embraces the complexity of leadership across diverse educational contexts. With a commitment to advancing global dialogue, promoting equity, and amplifying a wide range of voices, the new team will continue to position EAQ at the forefront of the field.

We deeply appreciate outgoing Editor-In-Chief Gerardo López and the team at MSU for their leadership over the past several years. 

We look forward to the continued growth and evolution of the journal under Drs. Alston and Férnandez and invite scholars and practitioners alike to join me in welcoming them. 

Co- Editors

Judy AlstonMiami University-Ohio, USA
Érica FernándezMiami University-Ohio, USA


Associate Editors

Melanie BertrandThe University of Arizona, USA
Bryan J. DuartePurdue University, USA
Peter GhazarianState University of New York-Oswego, USA
Kevin Lawrence Henry, JrUniversity of Wisconsin, Madison, USA
Joel R. MalinMiami University-Ohio, USA
Guy ParmigianMiami University-Ohio, USA
Haiyan QianThe Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Katherine RodelaWashington State University, USA


Managing Editor

Shanna Stuckey Butler University, USA


Editorial Board

Curt AdamsUniversity of Oklahoma, USA
Gary AndersonNew York University, USA
Bruce BakerRutgers University, USA
Bill BlackUniversity of South Florida, USA
Ira BogotchFlorida Atlantic University, USA
Katrina BulkleyMontclair State University, USA
Marissa CannataVanderbilt University, USA
Paula CordeiroUniversity of San Diego, USA
Shelby CosnerUniversity of Illinois at Chicago, USA
Janet DeckerIndiana University, Bloomington, USA
David DeMatthewsUniversity of Texas, Austin, USA
Suzanne E. EckesUniversity of Wisconsin, USA
Karen EdgeUniversity College London, UK
Bonnie FusarelliNorth Carolina State University, USA
Roger GoddardOhio State University, USA
Preston GreenUniversity of Connecticut, USA
Terrance GreenThe University of Texas at Austin, USA
Jason GrissomVanderbilt University, USA
Don HackmannUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA
Kristin HugginsWashington State University, USA
Decoteau IrbyUniversity of Illinois at Chicago, USA
Lisa A. W. KenslerAuburn University, USA
Van LacUniversity of Illinois, Chicago, USA
Yi-Hwa LiouNational Taipei University of Education, Taiwan
Chad LochmillerIndiana University, USA
Leslie LockeMinnesota State University, Mankato, USA
Ruth M. LopezUniversity of Arizona, USA
Hollie MackeyNorth Dakota State University, USA
Melinda ManginRutgers University, USA
Michael OwensBrigham Young University, USA
Mark PaigeUniversity of Massachusetts, Dartmouth, USA
Donald J. PeurachUniversity of Michigan, USA
John PijanowskiUniversity of Arkansas, USA
Bradley S. PortinUniversity of Washington, USA
Jennifer King RiceUniversity of Maryland, USA
Jessica RigbyUniversity of Washington, USA
Jay ScribnerOld Dominion University, USA
Megan Tschannen-MoranWilliam and Mary University, USA
Kyle WahlstromUniversity of Minnesota, USA
Terri WatsonCity College New York, USA


Graduate Assistants

Lois Akosua BlayMiami University-Ohio, USA
Susan KoreaMiami University-Ohio, USA


2025 William J. Davis Award Recipient

Engaging Indigenous Families and Community Members: Leadership Towards Relationality and Relational Accountability

by Shaneé A. Washington, University of Washington


Current/upcoming projects or special calls or initiatives

Two upcoming special issues approved by the editorial team (Call for Papers will be out soon):

  • A Paradigm Shift to Estimation Thinking in Quantitative Research within Educational Administration and Leadership (Guest Editor: Jiangang Xia, University of Nebraska-Lincoln)
  • Educational Leadership and Knowledge from the Global South: What have Western Educators been missing? (Guest Editors:  Ismail Hussein Amzat, International Islamic University Malaysia and Muhammad A. Khalifa, The Ohio State University).

Future Efforts

  • The EAQ internal team is  discussing how to reach a broader international audience, and are actively expanding outreach/impact and connections with colleagues and international associations abroad.
  • The EAQ internal team is also in the process of developing content (videos, info sheets, etc) that provide pointers, tips, and advice for prospective international authors. Content will be promoted via our social media accounts as well as our dedicated EAQ webpage.

Contact info

General inquiries eaqjournal@miamioh.edu

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