School Leadership and Social Justice: Understanding School Principals' Actions on Social Justice

• In Event: 67.044 - Leaders at Multiple Levels Who Address Issues of Access and Equity

Abstract

Despite the constant barrage of federal and state initiatives and reforms, many challenges to needy schools still remain. Students in the U.S. who are from low-income families, who are of color, and for whom English is not their first language continue to be under- represented, underperformed and undereducated. This study examines how and to what extent principals working in high-need schools are exercising social justice leadership in their schools and seeking a better understanding of what is meant by ‘social justice leadership.’ Utilizing a qualitative research methodology, this study focuses on how these high-need school principals are learning, sharing, debating and exploring the extensive aspects of social justice issues.

Author

• Anna Q. Sun, Rowan University