Degree Date
4-2026
Document Type
Dissertation - Public Access
Degree Name
Ed.D. Doctor of Education
Academic Discipline
Educational Leadership
First Advisor
Dr. Lynda Williams
Second Advisor
Dr. Nina Nusbaum
Third Advisor
Dr. Harrington Gibson
Abstract
This quantitative study examines systemic factors predicting math achievement for Black and Latino high school students in Chicagoland's 2025 graduating class, using public Illinois School Report Card data. It identifies teacher qualifications, chronic absenteeism, and school ratings as statistically significant predictors, confirming systemic inequities. The study advocates for structural policy reform, targeted teacher investment, and culturally responsive pedagogy to achieve equity and disrupt barriers for marginalized students.
Recommended Citation
Etheridge, David Mikel, "Mathematics in Crisis: Predictors of Achievement for Black and Latino High School Students Post-COVID-19" (2026). Dissertations. 952.
https://digitalcommons.nl.edu/diss/952