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Reconstructing School-Family Partnerships in Urban Schools through Culturally Sustaining Leadership

Wed, April 8, 3:45 to 5:15pm PDT (3:45 to 5:15pm PDT), JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE, Floor: 2nd Floor, Platinum B

Session Type: Symposium

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This paper presents a conceptual and theoretical exploration of culturally sustaining leadership as a transformative approach to reconstructing school-family partnerships in urban schools. Drawing from town hall discussions with urban education researchers, former school leaders, and community advocates, the study employs qualitative content analysis to surface themes of equity, historical mistrust, and family funds of knowledge. Using frameworks from culturally sustaining pedagogy, transformative leadership, and critical family engagement, this paper argues for a shift in leadership preparation and practice to include authentic, community-rooted, and asset-based approaches to family engagement in urban educational contexts.

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