A Critical Race Theory Analysis of the P–16 Movement in Texas: Symbolic Policy or Substantive Reform?

• In Event: 29.090 - Roundtable Session 9
  In Roundtable Session: 29.090-8 - Policy Studies of the Expansion of Access to College

Abstract

This paper investigates how race/ethnicity is addressed (or not) in P-16 initiatives in Texas. Findings indicate that while these reforms aim to increase educational access and achievement for people of color, they fall short of addressing systemic inequities. Using Texas as a case study illumines the ways the growing number of P-16 councils throughout the US might adapt and improve policy development and implementation to more adequately address educational inequities; especially, disparities across racial groups.

Authors

• Stefani Thachik, Virginia Commonwealth University

• Katherine Cumings Mansfield, Virginia Commonwealth University