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- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing
- Copyright
- Copyright © Emerald Group Publishing Limited
- ISSN
- 0951-354X
- DOI
- 10.1108/IJEM-08-2016-0178
- Publisher site
- See Article on Publisher Site
Abstract
PurposeThe purpose of this paper is threefold: to sketch the current policy context that frames the education of migrant children in Shanghai; to explore the work lives of school leaders in the privately owned but government-supported schools; and to understand the socio-cultural and educational factors that shape the leadership practices in these schools.Design/methodology/approachThis paper drew from publicly accessible policy papers and interview data with four principals leading migrant children’s schools in Shanghai.FindingsMigrant children’s schools have received increasing policy recognition and attention. Principals of these schools have strived to adopt various leadership strategies to enhance the quality of education as received by migrant children. However, due to the institutional barriers such as hukou, multiple challenges continue to face migrant children and leaders leading migrant schools.Originality/valueThis is one of the first few papers that collected data from principals leading migrant children’s schools. The paper contributes to further understandings about leadership in high-needs school context and about education quality and equity in relation to programme for international student assessment success in Shanghai.
Journal
International Journal of Educational Management – Emerald Publishing
Published: Jun 12, 2017