معرفی
Martin Scanlan is a Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Higher Education at Boston College's Lynch School of Education. He serves as Program Director for the Educational Leadership and Policy M.Ed. program and is Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Professional Capital and Community. His work bridges research and practice to advance inclusive, equitable education.
Education:
- Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, Madison
- M.A., Trinity College, Washington D.C.
- B.A., Catholic University of America
Research Interests:
Scanlan's scholarship centers on organizational learning in schools, with a focus on how communities of practice shape inclusive educational environments. He examines culturally and linguistically responsive education, particularly in Catholic and public schools, and explores service delivery systems for students with special needs. His work emphasizes family and community engagement as critical levers for social justice in education.
Research Trends:
His publications reveal a consistent focus on equity-driven leadership, examining how schools can dismantle barriers for immigrant, refugee, and bilingual students. Recent work integrates critical spirituality and networked improvement communities to foster systemic change. Studies span urban and rural contexts, emphasizing collaborative governance and policy-practice alignment.
Grants & Awards:
- John Templeton Foundation ($529,590, 2022-2025): Catholic School Networks and Character Formation
- Kern Family Foundation ($1,500,000, 2022-2025): Formative Leadership Education via Communities of Practice
- Boston College Institute for the Liberal Arts ($30,000, 2022-2025): Graduate Education Innovations
- Boston College Formation Grant ($13,300, 2021-2022): Integrating Formative Education and Social Justice Leadership
Editorial & Professional Roles:
As Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Professional Capital and Community, Scanlan curates global scholarship on educational professionalism. He leads the NetEDU Project, an international network advancing school-community collaboration, and directs Boston College’s M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and Policy program.
