Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School for Educational Leadership
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| Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School for Educational Leadership | |
|---|---|
| Name | Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School for Educational Leadership |
| Established | 2007 |
| Type | Graduate school |
| Parent | Case Western Reserve University |
| City | Cleveland |
| State | Ohio |
| Country | United States |
Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School for Educational Leadership is a graduate school within Case Western Reserve University focused on preparing leaders for K–12 settings and nonprofit organizations. The School emphasizes practice-based training, research translation, and partnerships with local and national entities such as Cleveland Metropolitan School District, Teach For America, and philanthropic organizations like the Mandel Foundation. It draws on collaborations with institutions including Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals and arts organizations such as the Cleveland Orchestra.
History
Founded in 2007 as part of a reorganization at Case Western Reserve University, the School built on antecedents from the Weatherhead School of Management and School of Education initiatives. Early leadership included figures with backgrounds linked to Bill Clinton administration education policy and partnerships with foundations like the Ford Foundation and the Gates Foundation. The School expanded programs through collaborations with local systems including Cleveland Metropolitan School District and regional networks like the Greater Cleveland Partnership, while engaging scholars connected to Harvard Graduate School of Education, Columbia University Teachers College, and Stanford Graduate School of Education.
Academic Programs
The School offers master's and certificate programs in educational leadership, principal preparation, and nonprofit management, aligning coursework with standards from organizations such as the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation and the National Policy Board for Educational Administration. Degree pathways include a Master of Arts, licensure tracks interacting with Ohio Department of Education policy, and executive-style cohorts modeled after programs at Harvard Kennedy School and Wharton School. Students engage in internships and residencies placed with partners like Cleveland Metropolitan School District, Akron Public Schools, and charter organizations resembling KIPP and Uncommon Schools.
Research and Centers
Research at the School spans leadership practice, system reform, and equity-focused initiatives, producing work that dialogues with studies from RAND Corporation, Brookings Institution, and the American Educational Research Association. Centers affiliated with the School convene stakeholders similar to those at The Aspen Institute and host projects investigating school turnaround, distributed leadership, and community partnerships. Faculty collaborate on grants from the U.S. Department of Education, foundations such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and civic entities like United Way and Cuyahoga County agencies.
Administration and Faculty
Administration has included deans and directors with prior roles at Columbia University, University of Pennsylvania, and Michigan State University. The faculty roster features scholars and practitioners whose profiles connect to Linda Darling-Hammond, Michael Fullan, Andy Hargreaves, and researchers publishing in outlets like the Journal of Educational Administration and Educational Researcher. Visiting lecturers and adjuncts come from organizations such as Teach For America, The Broad Foundation, Relay Graduate School of Education, and local leaders from Cleveland Metropolitan School District and Cleveland Foundation.
Facilities and Campus
Located on the Case Western Reserve University campus in University Circle (Cleveland), the School resides near institutions such as the Cleveland Museum of Art, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland Botanical Garden, and health partners Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals. Classrooms and meeting spaces are designed for cohort learning and executive seminars modeled after facilities at Harvard Business School and Stanford Graduate School of Business, and the School leverages community venues across Cleveland for residency placements and partner convenings.
Alumni and Impact
Alumni hold leadership posts in districts such as Cleveland Metropolitan School District, Akron Public Schools, Columbus City Schools, as well as charter networks analogous to KIPP and Achievement First. Graduates serve in roles at nonprofits including Mandel Foundation, United Way, and national organizations like The Wallace Foundation and Education Trust. The School’s influence is noted in joint initiatives with municipal bodies such as City of Cleveland and regional economic partners like the Greater Cleveland Partnership.