Examining the Decline of Black Male Educators Using an Organizational Socialization Lens

• In Event: Challenges and Triumphs in Teaching

Abstract

This study examines the experiences of Black male educators and their socialization processes in K-12 school settings. Research indicates there is a paucity of Black male educators in P-12 classrooms, with less than 2% of the total teacher population represented by this demographic. The purpose of this qualitative, narrative inquiry is to examine the experiences of thirty-two Black male educators in P-12 schools to determine common factors within their socialization experiences. The objective of this study is to explore commonalities within those experiences that may shed new light on ways to diversify P-12 education with new talent and retain current talent in P-12 schools.

Author

• Kimberly Michele Underwood, University of Phoenix