To achieve racial equity in education not only do individuals’ mindsets need to be shifted to a more anti-racist ideology, but the institutions in which they work need to make profound anti-racist changes as well. Therefore, we revisit two sets of literature, research on anti-racism and organizational change, to explore what actions and leadership attributes could foster actual institutional change for racial equity. However, we do acknowledge the limitations of each body of research. Anti-racism research is more so ideological and theoretical and does not operationalize specifically how to take action against racism, and the organizational change research largely overlooks equity discussions, especially race. Yet, when combined, the two sets of research offer a more actionable framework for educational leaders. Thus, we merge key concepts from anti-racism and the organizational change literature to present a conceptual framework that leaders in both PK–12 and higher education institutions can use to be accountable for facilitating broad level systemic anti-racist change.
A Primer on LGBTQ Students at Community Colleges: Considerations for Research and Practice
Eboni M. Zamani-Gallaher, Dibya Devika ChoudhuriFor over a century, community colleges have provided pathways for postsecondary educational attainment for the masses, not just the elite members of the dominant culture. According to the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), 43 percent of all undergraduate students enrolled in higher education attend a community college (AACC, 2009). With over 12 million students, community colleges are frequently the institutions of choice or the only postsecondary opportunity for students from underrepresented, marginalized groups. In fact, 45 percent of African American, 45 percent of Asian American, and over half of all Hispanic and Native American students in postsecondary education are at community colleges. Hence, two-year institutions have been commonly referred to as 4
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