ERIC Number: EJ1233439
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019-Dec
Pages: 19
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Failure to Focus on the Discipline of Black Girls: Encouraging School Leaders to Initiate Conversations
Gibson, Taji L.; Decker, Janet R.
Journal of Cases in Educational Leadership, v22 n4 p80-98 Dec 2019
Although increasing attention has been given to the disproportionate discipline of Black students in general, the specific needs of Black girls have often been overlooked. This article encourages school leaders to analyze how discipline policies are often problematic for Black girls. The article provides a case narrative to illustrate the issue and describes current discipline policy trends. The article recommends school leaders attend not only to implicit biases, but also to their legal requirements to protect Black girls from uneven, culturally biased practices. The article concludes with "Teaching Notes" instructing leaders how to hold courageous conversations to support Black girls.
Descriptors: African American Students, Blacks, Minority Group Students, Females, Student Needs, Discipline Policy, Racial Bias, Gender Bias, Cultural Relevance, African American Culture, Cultural Differences, Cultural Awareness, Educational Environment, Principals, Administrator Role, Teacher Role, School Culture
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