“Sisterhood Utopia”? Teachers’ Reflections on Achieving Equity for Black Girls in an All-Girls Charter School

• In Event: Friday Roundtable Session 9:45 am
  In Roundtable Session: Teachers as Advocates and Abolitionists (Table 35)

Abstract

Research exploring Black girls’ schooling experiences in all girls charter schools (AGCs) is scarce. Educators from ACGs aimed at serving low-income communities offer unique insights on their impact. This qualitative case study examined educators’ perceptions of the benefits and limitations of the girl-centered, leadership curricula for Black girls at a young charter school in a suburban region of the United States. Responses indicated that the AGC emphasized community and tangible support; however, advantages for Black girls were eroded by top-down mandates, gaps in educator preparedness, and colorblind policies. Implications for educators, policy makers, and funders of ACGs are discussed.

Authors

• Anna Cait Wade, Montefiore Medical Center

• Alea R. Holman, WestCoast Children's Clinic