Culturally Relevant Educational Leadership on the Border: Recruitment and Retention of Hispanic Girls in STEM

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Abstract

This qualitative case study identified culturally relevant leadership practices that influence the recruitment and retention of Hispanic girls in Texas Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (T-STEM) programs in a School District in the Southwest Border region. Educators have a social justice responsibility to challenge the inequitable social, cultural, and political constructs in their schools and districts and address the unique needs of students who represent underserved racial, ethnic, and cultural groups. Suggestions for educators and policymakers are made on how to implement culturally responsive and sustaining leadership that can spark and sustain the interest of Hispanic girls to continue their pursuit of higher education and careers in STEM fields.

Authors

• Antoinette Howard, El Paso Independent School District

• Pamela Lee Gray, TX

• Kristin L. Kew, New Mexico State University

• Paola L Vasquez, Ysleta Independent School District