Document Type
Dissertation
Degree
Doctor of Education
Major
Educational Practice
Date of Defense
5-10-2022
Graduate Advisor
Dr. Theresa Coble
Co-Advisor
Dr. Keith Miller
Committee
Dr. Theresa Coble
Dr. Keith Miller
Dr. Lisa Overholser
Abstract
This dissertation and research looks into the area of Culturally Relevant Practices and Leadership in K-12 schools and the potential effect on all students in having minority leadership present. The research dives into interviews of teachers, hiring leaders, district leaders and building leaders. It also uses survey results from over 700 students, with the central theme of the questions around school safety, climate, culture, support, academics and a sense of belonging. The research purpose was to look into the potential positive effect on students and staff, if Culturally Relevant Practices and hiring of minority leadership was in place within school districts, classrooms and buildings.
Recommended Citation
Suggs, Cassandra and Rogers, Joy N., "Culturally Relevant Practices and Community: Increasing Minority Leadership in School Administration to Improve School Climate" (2022). Dissertations. 1242.
https://irl.umsl.edu/dissertation/1242
Included in
Educational Leadership Commons, Educational Methods Commons, Educational Psychology Commons, Elementary and Middle and Secondary Education Administration Commons, Other Teacher Education and Professional Development Commons