Call for papers for the next edition of Journal of Leadership, Equity and Research (JLER)

The Center for Leadership, Equity and Research (CLEAR), along with its online peer-reviewed scholarly journal, the Journal of Leadership, Equity and Research (JLER), is seeking submissions of manuscripts of use and interest to education leaders in California and beyond. We seek empirical studies, concept papers, policy briefs, professional experience reflective essays, and other genres. We are strongly interested in empirical studies and concept papers in the area of equity, advocacy and mentoring.

The Journal of Leadership, Equity and Research, a publication of CLEAR, is focused on providing a multidisciplinary forum to provide a broad range of education professionals an avenue to share scholarly knowledge in the area of Equity and Leadership in K-20 education. The Journal of Leadership, Equity and Research (JLER) is a component of the research strand of CLEAR, a non-profit organization focused on eliminating the equity gap in educational settings.

CLEAR aims to publish peer-reviewed manuscripts that add to the body of knowledge and focus on research and practical applications to practitioners of K-20 education and affiliated institutions. To achieve this goal, the journal seeks to promote research in elementary, secondary, and postsecondary institutions through articles on advocacy, equity, mentoring, cultural proficiency, diversity, community engagement, and the academic, personal, and social experiences of students; professional issues focused on equity for faculty and staff; and the regulatory policies impacting such institutions. In addition, research and manuscripts focusing on such topics as social and emotional health, development of leaders of color, leadership development of diverse populations are highly encouraged and will receive special consideration.

Book and research review submissions on any of the above strands and topics are welcome.

Author Guidelines
Authors are invited to submit an original manuscript of 15-20 pages in accordance to the following guidelines: All manuscripts must be submitted electronically in MS Word, not PDF, RTF or WordPerfect and must adhere to the specifications described in the latest version of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (currently the 6th edition, 2011). All parts of the manuscript must be typewritten in 12-point, Times New Roman font, double-spaced, with one inch margins on all sides. Manuscripts should be consecutively numbered throughout the paper in the upper right hand corner with a running header on the upper left hand corner. Manuscripts should include a cover page with title, authors, and their affiliations submitted separately from the body of the paper. Author(s) name should not appear in the body of the paper. The first page of the paper should include the paper title, followed by an abstract of not more than 150 words, and then followed by the introductory header of the paper. References should be included at the end of the paper on a separate page and conform to the current APA guidelines for citations.

Paper Submission Deadline
Deadline for Article Submission: November 1, 2020
Publication Decision: January 20, 2021
Expected Publication: March, 2021

Submissions should be emailed to msuleiman@csub.edu

For Inquiries and Questions
Mahmoud Suleiman, Ph.D.
Journal of Leadership, Equity and Research (JLER)
Managing Editor
msuleiman@csub.edu

Kenneth R. Magdaleno, Ed.D.,
Journal of Leadership, Equity and Research (JLER)
Journal Executive Director
kmagdaleno@clearvoz.com

Now Open: Accepting Applications for CLEAR Social Justice Leadership Mentoring Program

The Center for Leadership, Equity, and Research (CLEAR) is excited to announce that the CLEAR Social Justice Leadership Mentoring Program is now accepting applications for cohort 9.

Learn more here.

UCLA WSLA | Transformative Voices: Educators for Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Dr. Kenneth R. Magdaleno recently participated in a presentation with the UCLA Graduate School of Education & Information Studies and the UCLA Women’s School Leadership Academy (WSLA). The presentation is titled A Series of Conversations: Transformative Voices | Educators for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Webinar Panel – Transformative Voices: Educators for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Transformative Voices: Educators for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Featuring a panel of school activists

Join Dr. Ken Magdaleno, the Founding Executive Director of the Center for Leadership, Equity and Research as he joins a panel of school activists on a webinar on July 21, 2020 at 5pm PST.

View more information here.

Register here.

Systemic Racial Intolerance and Injustice town hall live

Hosted by ACSA

CLEAR Founder and CEO, Dr. Ken Magdaleno will be a guest speaker on Systemic Racial Intolerance and Injustice town hall, hosted by Association of California School Administrators (ACSA). Join the town hall live on Monday, June 8, 2020, at 5:30pm on the ACSA Facebook and YouTube platforms.  Join via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/acsafans

In Collaboration

Early Lessons from Distance Learning: Placing and then Keeping Students at the Center of the Conversation
Wednesday, 5/27/2020 @ 4PM 

FREE ONLINE WEBINAR
RSVP: https://bit.ly/2XtcUdR 

After 2 months spent transitioning all K-12 education on-line, several ongoing challenges have emerged. Student SEL needs have surged, while instruction has continued to be spotty. Teleconferencing alone has not adequately engaged students, and vital peer-to-peer collaboration is greatly reduced. This webinar will consider these challenges facing all schools and focus upon real solutions. In particular, the group will consider how the Thrively on-line platform has powered a whole child approach that can serve as a model for all educators as we move into an unknown future ahead.