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Geographical diversification of educational leadership research: Gaps in our understanding - Paul Campbell, Sefika Mertkan, 2025

Historically, educational leadership research has been dominated by Anglo-American perspectives, often neglecting the socio-cultural, political, and economic co...

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Editorial: From research use to knowledge work: rethinking the research–policy–practice nexus in education Guri Skedsmo & Paul Campbell www.emerald.com/jpcc/article...

Editorial: From research use to knowledge work: rethinking the research–policy–practice nexus in education

Over the past 2 decades, the use of research and evidence in education has become a central international policy concern. Governments, international organisations and educational systems increasingly ...

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“I’m working on the margins in order to shake the core”: educational leadership, agency and the reimagining of the principalship

Purpose. Principal agency remains underexplored in non-Western, high-accountability contexts, with implications for leadership learning and practice. This study investigates how Hong Kong principals p...

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‘Leadership for learning: A policy analysis of the global education monitoring report 2024 and its local implications for school leadership’ With @sumtales.bsky.social 😁 journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

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Leading Collaborative Educational Change: A Critical Policy Analysis of Leadership and Governance in Hong Kong Schools

Collaboration is widely promoted as a driver of educational change, yet policy discourse often obscures the sociocultural, organizational, and political dynamics shaping its enactment. This study e...

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New paper out with Melanie Ehren and Yui Chung Kam. We look at how supranational organisations shape #ResearchEngagement and #EvidenceUse in #EducationPolicy, and offer a framework for understanding the systemic conditions that enable or constrain it. www.emerald.com/jpcc/article...

Next week is the proposal submission deadline for #ICSEI2027! Find out more about what to expect in Banff, Canada, January 4th-8th 2027. icsei.org/congress/ics... There you'll find out about the congress theme & context, keynote speakers and much more... See you there!

Honoured to receive the Emerging Scholar Award from the Educational Change SIG of @aeraedresearch.bsky.social Grateful to Patricia Virella and Jim Spillane for their support. This recognition is a reminder of why the work matters: pushing our systems toward something fairer and more honest.

New special issue just published! Editorial: Conceptualizing innovation in education: implications for school leadership and change Paul Campbell, Stephen MacGregor & @sumtales.bsky.social @icsei.bsky.social www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

New paper with @sumtales.bsky.social ‘Leadership for learning: A policy analysis of the global education monitoring report 2024 and its local implications for school leadership’ #GEM2025 #SchoolLeadership journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

Congratulations Paul and all the authors. Already shared with @uogcfte.bsky.social Teacher Associates and @katewall.bsky.social as we launch new CfTE Hub focusing on innovative pedagogies.

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New special issue just published! Editorial: Conceptualizing innovation in education: implications for school leadership and change Paul Campbell, Stephen MacGregor & @sumtales.bsky.social @icsei.bsky.social www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

New special issue just published! Editorial: Conceptualizing innovation in education: implications for school leadership and change Paul Campbell, Stephen MacGregor & @sumtales.bsky.social @icsei.bsky.social www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

New paper! ‘Leading Collaborative Educational Change: A Critical Policy Analysis of Leadership and Governance in Hong Kong Schools' Published in the journal, Leadership and Policy in Schools: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Submissions can be made in German or English.   iads.ep.tu-dortmund.de/details-vera... We welcome contributions from both educational researchers and practitioners.

Reframing Leadership for School Improvement. Roles, Relationships, and Responsibilities in a Demanding World

Conference of Subdivision for Policy and Educational Law (KBBB) endorsed by International Congress for School Effectiveness & Improvement (ICSEI).

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Only 5 days to go!   Call for Submissions - Conference of the KBBB endorsed by ICSEI: "Reframing Leadership for School Improvement. Roles, Relationships, and Responsibilities in a Demanding World" TU Dortmund University, Germany. Conference Date: Sep 10 & 11, 2026 Proposal deadline: Feb 15, 2026

I’m happy to share that my latest article in the Journal of Educational Administration, open access. '“I’m working on the margins in order to shake the core”: educational leadership, agency and the reimagining of the principalship' lnkd.in/g9mvskwS #EducationalLeadership #Agency #Principalship

We are delighted to share that #ICSEI2027 will be held in Banff, Canada! youtu.be/AvqezQWNHAs?... Find out more about what to expect at our next congress via the video below, and find out more soon on our website: icsei.org/congress-ove... Join us to celebrate ICSEI's 40th anniversary!

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🚀 Launching the ICSEI Dialogic 2026! 🚀 This year’s edition is our largest and most multilingual ever, and is titled: “Early Childhood Education and Care: Exploring the Potential for Promoting Children’s Lifelong Learning, Well‑Being, and Sense of Belonging.” Read more: icsei.org/voices/

【Call for Papers】Beyond Borders: Challenging Epistemic Hegemony in Educational Leadership Research 📢Submission of abstracts: March 2026 ➡️Submit to: Dr. Paul Campbell (paulcam@hku.hk) Prof. Sefika Mertkan (sefika.mertkan@emu.edu.tr) 💡For further details:

UNICEF has prioritized children’s protection and essential needs amid many challenges - and we will continue to do so. What children in Gaza really need is long-lasting peace and the opportunity to rebuild their futures with dignity and protection.

It was great to talk with Dr. Jacob Easley II, PMP on the EdUP Xcelerated Excellence podcast covering research, policy and practice in public education, leadership and systems, and future directions for research and advocacy. 🔗 www.edupxe.com/dr-paul-camp... #PublicEducation #Leadership #Policy

Dr. Paul Campbell—Research, Policy, and Practice of Leadership and the Wellbeing for Teachers in Hong Kong and Beyond

Dr. Paul Campbell—Research, Policy, and Practice of Leadership and the Wellbeing for Teachers in Hong Kong and Beyond page for EDUP Xcelerated Excellence

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New open‑access paper: The Leadership of Innovation in Education. What global systems say about innovation—and what leaders can actually do. 🔗 www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

New article out: Conceptualising Innovation in Education. What innovation means, how leadership shapes it, and why context matters. 🔗 www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

New paper with Şefika Mertkan is out (open access). Geographical diversification ≠ epistemic diversity. We map four dimensions the field needs to confront. 🔗 journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

I’m happy to share that I’m now an Associate Editor of the journal, Improving Schools! Improving Schools provides an international forum for peer-reviewed research that interrogates, reimagines and strengthens school improvement. Find out more: journals.sagepub.com/editorial-bo...

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🌍✨ Welcoming the 2025–2026 ICSEI Board ✨🌍 We’re delighted to announce the results of the 2025 ICSEI Board Elections and introduce a globally diverse team of educational leaders who will guide our community in the years ahead. 🔗 Learn more about ICSEI governance: lnkd.in/gpuMpqYM

Honored to be elected President-Elect of @icsei.bsky.social ICSEI has shaped my journey from teacher to leader to academic through its global community of research, practice & policy. Grateful for the trust, inspired by past leaders, and excited to serve alongside Danette Parsley & our board.

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🌍✨ Welcoming the 2025–2026 ICSEI Board ✨🌍 We’re delighted to announce the results of the 2025 ICSEI Board Elections and introduce a globally diverse team of educational leaders who will guide our community in the years ahead. 🔗 Learn more about ICSEI governance: lnkd.in/gpuMpqYM

📣Upcoming Seminar Collaborative Professionalism and Innovation Within and Across Schools 📅December 2, 2025 🕑2:00-3:30PM 📍Room 204, Runme Shaw Building, HKU & Zoom 🎙️Speaker: Prof Andy Hargreaves @ahargreaves.bsky.social 👨‍🏫Chair: Prof Paul Campbell @pcampbell91.bsky.social 🔗Meeting ID: 962 463 6764

Will you be joining us in Doha, Qatar? #ICSEI2026 will examine the theme: ‘Crossing Boundaries in Education: Fostering Innovative, Inclusive and Sustainable Learning Environments’. 🔗 Register: www.conftool.com/icsei2026 See you in Doha!

Excited to have had two papers accepted for presentation at #AERA2026 on principal agency and leadership learning in complex times. Even prouder of my doctoral student Ban Wang, whose first international papers were both accepted! She’ll present on AI, equity, and innovation in Chinese schools.