Impact of an Educational Leadership Degree on Quality of Teaching as Measured by Student Performance
April L. Strevig, Donald W. Leech, SimmieRaiford, James L. Pate, Jessica B. Graves

Abstract
Recent implementation of professional learning communities in schools has given teacher leaders a new opportunity to influence students beyond their classroom. Though no specific training is required of teachers to serve as leaders, many are pursuing formal training through Educational Leadership degrees from colleges and universities. Current literature discusses this lack of specific training, however, does not address the effect of educational leadership training on student achievement. It was the purpose of this study to determine if obtaining an educational leadership degree for teachers who remain in the classroom relates to student achievement and teacher leadership practices. While this study found no statistical difference in student achievement and teacher leadership practices based on educational leadership degree, results showed teachers with these degrees perceived teaching and leadership practices having changed due to their degree.Impact of an Educational Leadership Degree on Quality of Teaching as Measured by Student Performance

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