Chapter 1: Introduction to Volume

This is the first volume in the reimagined series Research and Theory in Educational Administration. According to the description posted on the Information Age Publishing website, this series is dedicated to improving research and theory in educational administration. To accomplish this goal, the series will: (a) develop theory relevant to the field of educational administration, (b) develop theory relevant to the preparation of educational leaders, (c) present research on organizational and policy issues relevant to educational administration, (d) present research on organizational and policy issues relevant to the preparation of school leaders, and/or (e) engage philosophical questions about inquiry and knowledge utilization in educational administration.