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Shelby L. Smith
An inequitable distribution of teacher talent: How micropolitics shape the master schedule
Tags: Equity, LeadershipEach year, school leaders must balance the competing interests of students and teachers when creating the master schedule and assigning teachers to courses. Using a micropolitical lens, this study draws on interviews with 17 secondary school leaders to examine how they navigate this process. We… more →
Indiana Charter School Performance During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic
Ron Zimmer, Stephen M. Ponisciak, Mark Berends, Julie W. Dallavis, Joseph J. Ferrare, Adam Kho, Shelby L. Smith, Joseph Waddington.Topics: School ChoiceTags: Charter schools, Covid-19 recoveryThe COVID-19 pandemic disrupted schooling nationwide and contributed to substantial declines in student achievement. At the same time, enrollment patterns shifted and charter school sectors expanded in several states, raising questions about whether charter schools were better positioned to… more →
From Disruption to Recovery: Charter School Performance During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic
Topics: School ChoiceTags: Charter schools, Covid-19 recoveryIn recent decades, an increasing number of students have pursued alternative educational options, including charter schools, as school choice has continued to expand. This trend was accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. While it is well established that students experienced widespread learning… more →