School District Diversity and Equity Leadership: A Statewide Case Study of Integration Policy Enactment

• In Event: Partnerships, Policies, and Parental Involvement

Abstract

This paper presents findings from a four-year study that examined the interpretation and implementation of school integration policy in Minnesota, focusing on the role of local school district directors of equity and diversity as intermediary policy actors. Investigating the practice of educators in unique leadership roles can provide insight into how state educational policy is interpreted and enacted at the local level, highlight challenges particular to different district types, and promote the adoption of effective and positive practice across settings. How these leaders navigate their roles as educational advocates while considering both their professional responsibilities and personal commitments are explored through a statewide survey and in-depth case studies of three school districts (one urban, one suburban, and one rural).

Author

• Allison Mattheis, California State University - Los Angeles