The issue of disproportionality, or the over-representation of students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds in special education, has long been a challenge for school districts. This issue predates the implementation of PL 94-192. School building administrators are seen as agents of change, responsible for setting expectations…

This qualitative study aims to explore the lived experiences of Black principals, focusing on the intersectionality of race and educational leadership. Through purposive sampling, the study delves into the challenges encountered by Black principals, including limited preparation provided by principal programs, racial biases undermining their…

Though the societal demand for increased racial diversification in higher education leadership hierarchies is not a new issue, it remains a matter of contention. The persistent underrepresentation of Black leaders at predominantly White institutions is often attributed to racial discrimination. The obstacles Black leaders encounter in their career…

Culturally proficient leaders model cultural competence for the entire school community. They create an environment where students from diverse backgrounds feel valued, respected, and safe. When students feel a sense of belonging and affirmation, they are more likely to engage in their learning and perform better academically. Hence, this…

Despite various efforts to reduce disparities in discipline referrals among African American males in schools, the gap continues to persist. African American males are disciplined at a higher rate than any other demographic in the United States. What might be the root cause? Could the perceptions of adults in the classroom be a major contributing…

Asian American women are underrepresented in college leadership positions, which signals the absence of Asian American women's voices and perspectives in decision making about institutional policies, procedures, and practices for the Asian student body. In addition, the lack of Asian representation, such as role models, mentors, and a diverse pool…

The purpose of the study is to address the lack of women in the superintendency. Many women educational leaders often do not seek promotional positions that lead to the superintendency due to self-imposed barriers and perceived leadership competencies. Only 27% of women hold the position of superintendency in New York. Women of color are more…

The paper aims to explore the impact of teachers' culturally responsive self-efficacy on the overidentification of students from historically oppressed and historically marginalized communities in special education. The current study collected mixed methods data through primary and secondary means, which included critically reviewing the existing…

This dissertation focuses on the relative shortage of female senior leaders in higher education compared to men and the potential effect of gender and personality traits on the timeline to promotion. The primary research question asked was "do gender and personality type predict time to promotion in higher education?" The research…

In NCAA intercollegiate athletics, the number of female athletics directors is substantially lower than the number of male athletics directors. Among the three divisions, Division III has supported the greatest population of women in athletic director positions consistently. African American women have not seen the same success at Division III…

Electrical engineering undergraduate students have been deprived of opportunities to gain professional development, usually obtained through internships, outreach programs, collaborative education programs, and research initiatives resulting from the global pandemic in 2019. Such opportunities are often the means for students to transition to the…

The lack of involvement of students with disabilities in a regular classroom has remained a major concern in education. Every year, the number of special students escalates. For instance, in the United States, students with disabilities accounted for 13.7% of all students between the ages of three to 21 by 2018 (Kositsky, 2019). According to…

As the U.S. and student populations continue to diversify, examining the relationships between college coursework and the students' perceptions of institutional support of diversity in conjunction with learning outcomes is crucial. Higher education's goal is to prepare students for life post-graduation, including being active participants in our…

Disparity exists in disciplinary actions taken toward Black students compared to White students in the public schools of a county school district in a Southwest U.S. state. Successful school leadership practices are needed to minimize the disproportionality of Black students being expelled, suspended, and routed to the school-to-prison pipeline.…

The purpose of this mixed-methods study was to investigate the representation of African American female community college executive leaders in Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Factors that played a role in the growth and development of these leaders on their professional journey were identified. The study also explored initiatives…