Principal preparedness for leading in demographically changing schools

Abstract

This multi-case study sought to construct meaning using a cultural capital lens in relation to educational leadership preparation programs building the capacities of social justice leaders in demographically changing schools. Data revealed principals’ perceptions about preparation, expectations and general beliefs and assumptions related to leadership for social justice emphasizing contradictions between principals’ equity-oriented rhetoric and their underlying beliefs and assumptions affecting their diverse school populations. The implications for research and practice include opportunities that principals and principal preparation programs have to implement to keep leadership for social justice at the forefront of the charge to equitably educate all children.

Leveraging conflict to achieve advances in civil rights: community leadership — an unfinished work for educators

“…Consistent with Miller and Martin's (2015) research, our study confirmed the importance of practicing and prospective educational leaders identifying their own biases, assumptions and contributions to inequities. Arar (2013, p. 838) concludes: 'Consciousness-altering perspectives' may be fostered in educational leadership preparation programs through case study applications, and structured student involvement in ongoing social justice work.…”

Examining the relations among Social Justice Leadership, Attitudes towards School and School Engagement

“…Sosyal adalet liderliğine odaklanan önceki çalışmalar büyük oranda vaka çalışmaları, sosyal adalet lideri yetiştirme programlarının içeriği ve etkililiği, sosyal adalet liderliğinin önündeki engellerin keşfedilmesi ve sosyal adalet liderliğinin kavramsal çerçevesinin belirlenmesi ile sınırlıdır (Furman, 2012;Furman ve Gruenewald, 2004;Gewirtz, 1998;Miller ve Martin, 2015). Yerli yazında ise sosyal adaletin okullardaki görünümlerinin nasıl olduğu, az sayıdaki çalışma ile belirlenmeye çalışılmıştır.…”

Non-affirmative Theory of Education as a Foundation for Curriculum Studies, Didaktik and Educational Leadership

“…Others have documented similar leadership preparation processes aimed at developing social justice oriented leaders who seek equity and excellence in schools (e.g. Brunner et al 2006;Miller and Martin 2015). Recent syntheses of social justice leadership literature (e.g.…”