Exploring the Leadership of Black Male K–12 Building-Level Leaders: Implications for Theory and Practice

• In Event: Saturday Roundtable Session 3:05 pm
  In Roundtable Session: Leading Through Crises and Political Turmoil Within Racially and Economically Diverse Communities: U.S. and International Perspectives (Table 29)

Abstract

The study focusses on the experiences of Black male school building-level leaders from across North America. The study utilizes a critical race theory (CRT) interpretive framework, culturally sensitive and humanizing approaches to explore the phenomenon and essence of leading while Black and male as experienced, described and understood by described Black male school leaders in either K-12 public or independent school setting. The research seeks to test theory towards development of a grounded theory, conceptual framework, and model of Black male school leadership. The research project also seeks to inform the development of a range of educational policy to practice, teacher education, certification, principal preparation, and leadership development activities centered on race, equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives.

Author

• Phillip A Smith, Fordham University