Mentorship of Black Principals and Teachers : A Meta-Synthesis of Empirical Literature

• In Event: Looking at Mentoring from a PK–12 School District Perspective

Abstract

There have been numerous attempts to improve academic outcomes for Black children. Despite iterative efforts, Black Americans, persistently continue to underperform nearly every subgroup in both public and private arenas of education. These efforts overlook, potentially, one of the most powerful resources to narrow and eliminate inequity and opportunity gaps. Intentional mentorship by Black superintendents (and principals) create systems to retain and promote Black educators, and thereby improve the achievement and outcomes of Black students.

Author

• Nicole Williams Browning, California State University - East Bay