Date Approved
2024
Degree Type
Open Access Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department or School
Leadership and Counseling
Committee Member
David Anderson, PhD
Committee Member
Rob Carpenter, PhD
Committee Member
Davis Clement, PhD
Committee Member
Mort Sherman, EdD
Abstract
Public School educational leaders from around the United States are confronted with choices inhow to invest resources that can create the greatest impact for students. An often-overlooked area of investment is early childhood education. As defined by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), this is the period of development between birth through age 8 for any child. If a district were allowed to self-assess their own early learning readiness, will the leadership of that district be equipped and prepared to deliberate and make appropriately measured decisions based on current practices and utilized resources? This study seeks to explore how educational leaders, including superintendents, when confronted with the ability to self-evaluate their district’s early learning readiness, can uncover the impact early learning can have on the financial planning, facilities management, personnel decisions, family engagement, and the culture of their organization.
Recommended Citation
Manuszak, Edward John II, "Investigating early childhood education through a systemic lens: What impact does early childhood education have on district level leadership" (2024). Master's Theses and Doctoral Dissertations. 1228.
https://commons.emich.edu/theses/1228