Black College Leadership in Pre-K–12 Education

Session Type: Invited Speaker Session

Abstract

"This session will explore educational equity, inclusion, belonging, and justice in the context of Black College leadership. Many HBCUs began as institutions to prepare Black teachers for a segregated America. Although their focus has expanded since the nineteenth century, HBCUs remain significant producers of African American teachers. Today, as the United States grapples with educational disparities, lack of diversity among education professionals, systemic racism, and the recent politically-inspired assaults on Critical Race Theory, this panel will explore the need for HBCU leadership in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade education. This session will amplify the research and perspectives of HBCU leaders, including four education deans, to explore how these institutions help school districts optimize education for Black teachers.

Topics the panelists will discuss include: HBCU teacher preparation; building HBCU and PK–12 partnerships; culturally responsive teaching; inclusive assessment practices; and HBCU leadership in STEM education. This panel is ideal for educational researchers, school teachers, and administrators who want to learn from HBCU leadership in teacher preparation as a resource to improve education, as well as HBCU alumni who have been the direct beneficiaries of their leadership.

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Sub Unit

• AERA Presidential Session

Chairs

• Ivory A. Toldson, Howard University

• Ebony O. McGee, Johns Hopkins University

Participants

• Dawn G. Williams, Howard University

• Allyson Leggett Watson, Florida A&M University

• Anthony A. Pittman, Claflin University

• VerJanis Peoples, Southern University and A&M College

• Ivan Banks, Alcorn State University