Abstract
This cross-case case study explores how two White principals took the first steps to engage in racial conversations. Using the constructs of race consciousness and antiracism, race neutrality, and resistance to racial dialogue to frame our findings, we illustrate how both principals broached the topic of race with staff members. We demonstrate how the structures of whiteness hindered the principals’ progress toward addressing systemic racial inequities within their respective schools. Our article concludes with recommendations and strategies for principal preparation programs and practicing school leaders.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 732-759 |
| Number of pages | 28 |
| Journal | Urban Education |
| Volume | 54 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jun 1 2019 |
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Keywords
- antiracism
- principalship
- race conscious
- race neutrality
- resistance
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Education
- Urban Studies
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When Good Intentions Only Go So Far : White Principals Leading Discussions About Race. / Swanson, Jason; Welton, Anjale Devawn.
In: Urban Education, Vol. 54, No. 5, 01.06.2019, p. 732-759.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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