Degree Date
6-2020
Document Type
Dissertation - Public Access
Degree Name
Ed.D. Doctor of Education
Academic Discipline
Educational Leadership
First Advisor
Carla Sparks, Ed.D
Second Advisor
Dawn Coffin, Ed. D
Abstract
ABSTRACT
This qualitative study was conducted to inform the present educational system concerning what is known about Black American male former principals and district leaders and how they affected Black American male students in closing the academic achievement gap. The context of this inquiry was an examination of three Black American male former principals/district leaders in one region of the United States, and the study focused on how they used their life and professional experiences to help Black American male students in their schools to close the academic achievement gap. Three themes were acknowledged in this investigation: the impact of having a strong Black American male in their lives, ensuring effective professional development was offered in the schools they led, and the importance of a diverse and culturally competent faculty that included Black teachers.
Recommended Citation
Palija, Linda, "The Study of Black American Male School Principals’ Life Experiences and How They Affect Black American Male Students in Their Schools to Close the Academic Achievement Gap" (2020). Dissertations. 511.
https://digitalcommons.nl.edu/diss/511
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Educational Leadership Commons, Humane Education Commons, Other Education Commons, Other Teacher Education and Professional Development Commons
Comments
This dissertation involves how Black American males are needed in the lives of Black American males students.