Moving toward Equity? K12 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Plans, Actions, and Resistance
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| Title: | Moving toward Equity? K12 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Plans, Actions, and Resistance |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | George Theoharis, Leela George, Kate Franz |
| Source: | Journal of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. 2025 9(2). |
| Availability: | Southern Connecticut State University. 501 Crescent Street, New Haven, CT 06515. e-mail: 203-392-7278; Web site: https:/go.southernct.edu/jelps/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 21 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Elementary Secondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Elementary Secondary Education, Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Equal Education, School Policy, School Districts, Educational Policy, Resistance to Change, Educational Change, Educational Administration, Superintendents, Administrator Attitudes, School Administration |
| Geographic Terms: | New York |
| ISSN: | 2473-2826 |
| Abstract: | New York State is attempting to push efforts to make K12 schools more equitable. Using a lens of sense making and equity-focused leadership, we addressed the following research questions. 1) How are school districts in CNY using school policy and district plans to move DEI forward? 2) What steps have district leaders taken to carry out their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policy, plans, or initiatives? 3) In what ways have the district leaders encountered resistance to their DEI work? Data were collected through a questionnaire and follow-up interviews with superintendents and district administrators responsible for DEI. Findings include actions districts are taking and the resistance they face in this work. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1492336 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | New York State is attempting to push efforts to make K12 schools more equitable. Using a lens of sense making and equity-focused leadership, we addressed the following research questions. 1) How are school districts in CNY using school policy and district plans to move DEI forward? 2) What steps have district leaders taken to carry out their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policy, plans, or initiatives? 3) In what ways have the district leaders encountered resistance to their DEI work? Data were collected through a questionnaire and follow-up interviews with superintendents and district administrators responsible for DEI. Findings include actions districts are taking and the resistance they face in this work. |
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| ISSN: | 2473-2826 |
