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Lift Every Voice And Sing: An Intersectional Qualitative Study Examining The Experiences Of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, And Queer Faculty And Administrators At Historically Black Colleges And Universities, Jonathan Wesley

Educational Policy Studies Dissertations

While there is minimal literature that address the experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans* identified students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), the experiences of Black, queer faculty and administrators at HBCUs has not been studied. This intersectional qualitative research study focused on the experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and queer identified faculty and administrators who work at HBCUs. By investigating the intersections of religion, race, gender, and sexuality within a predominantly Black institution, this study aims to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts at HBCUs by sharing the experiences of the LGBQ faculty and administrators that previously …

Beyond Access: A Principal's Behaviors Displayed In The Implementation Of A District-Wide Initiative Focused On Students With Disabilities, Nicklaus Emmanuel Khan

Educational Policy Studies Dissertations

The civil rights movement provided the foundation for students with disabilities to access education in the same settings as their nondisabled peers. However, placement in the same settings is not a guarantee of equitable educational experiences. This study was an exploration of the behaviors of a principal in the implementation of a district initiative for equitable educational opportunities for students with disabilities, with a focus on the co-teaching service delivery model. The study was the means used to explicitly explore how or if those behaviors aligned with the characteristics of the social justice leadership framework. Qualitative methodology, specifically an instrumental …

An Exploration Of One School Leader's Experience Of Creating A School Culture That Fosters Inclusion For Students In Special Education, Stephanie L. Chattman

Educational Policy Studies Dissertations

Purpose: This study aimed to analyze a school culture’s response to the principal creating an inclusion program for students with disabilities. The present study specifically analyzed the principal’s traits of social justice leadership and how she applied them to fostering an inclusion program. The study also examined the principal’s actions to create an inclusion program and the characteristics of the school culture.

Method and Analysis: The study was conducted at one southeastern, urban K-5 public elementary school in a large school district. A case study design was used to guide data collection in a systemic manner and grounded theory was …