In this paper, we present a critical reflection on the concept of social capital. We argue that
there is no such idea of an umbrella concept of social capital. Instead, two overarching …

This paper examines the role family and personal relationships play in Australian principals'
turnover decision-making. The case study of one highly complex school district employed …

This paper uses a quantitative social network perspective to provide insights on the
importance of professional interactions for (second career) teachers' work socialization …

The well-being of teachers and preservice teachers has been a topic extensively explored
through the lens of burnout and stress. Despite its manifold benefits, few studies have …

Teacher turnover is high in US public schools, and it is growing. Such turnover has
academic and financial costs, but little is known about the impact on teachers themselves …

Thirteen years after the publication of the book Social Network Theory and Educational
Change, what can we say about the evolution of research connecting social network theory …

Friendships and close relationships within organisations and schools are integral for
developing trust, engagement, and a sense of community. That said, few studies exclusively …

Many school systems face recurring shortages of qualified teachers. Research suggests that
improving teachers' working environment is one way of improving teachers' job satisfaction …

US schools have never had enough special education teachers (SETs) to serve all students
with disabilities, in part due to high SET attrition rates. As such, researchers have long …

This dissertation explores the impact of special education teacher (SET) turnover on general
education teachers (GETs) in K–12 schools. Students with disabilities are increasingly …