'What the F Am I Supposed to Do in This Position?': (Re)Imagining Leadership Responses to 'Divisive Concepts'

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Title: 'What the F Am I Supposed to Do in This Position?': (Re)Imagining Leadership Responses to 'Divisive Concepts'
Language: English
Authors: Érica Fernández, Bryan J. Duarte (ORCID 0000-0003-4414-8982)
Source: Journal of Cases in Educational Leadership. 2025 28(1):3-15.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 13
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Descriptive
Descriptors: Principals, LGBTQ People, Hispanic Americans, Females, Intersectionality, Professional Identity, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Critical Race Theory, Gender Issues, Educational Policy, Educational Legislation, Responses
DOI: 10.1177/15554589241265324
ISSN: 1555-4589
Abstract: In this case narrative, we introduce readers to Carmén, a newly appointed Queer Latina principal. Faced with bureaucratic responses to proposed anti-critical race theory (CRT) and LGBTQ+ legislation, Carmén is forced to contend with teacher and district responses and concerns. The case narrative is divided into three events, each requiring readers to unpack the tensions and nuances presented by Carmén's intersectional and professional identities. In addition, the case narrative creates space to imagine a policy response that resists anti-CRT/LGBTQ+ attacks. Through Carmén, we encourage aspiring leaders to (re)imagine schools and classrooms as humanizing, liberatory, and CRT/LGBTQ+ centered spaces.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2025
Accession Number: EJ1468245
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:In this case narrative, we introduce readers to Carmén, a newly appointed Queer Latina principal. Faced with bureaucratic responses to proposed anti-critical race theory (CRT) and LGBTQ+ legislation, Carmén is forced to contend with teacher and district responses and concerns. The case narrative is divided into three events, each requiring readers to unpack the tensions and nuances presented by Carmén's intersectional and professional identities. In addition, the case narrative creates space to imagine a policy response that resists anti-CRT/LGBTQ+ attacks. Through Carmén, we encourage aspiring leaders to (re)imagine schools and classrooms as humanizing, liberatory, and CRT/LGBTQ+ centered spaces.
ISSN:1555-4589
DOI:10.1177/15554589241265324