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Experiences of African American Teachers in Desegregated PK-12 Schools: A Systematic Literature Review

Authors :
Suh, Yonghee
Daugherity, Brian J.
Maddamsetti, Jihea
Branyon, Angela
Source :
Schools: Studies in Education. Fall 2020 17(2):271-293.
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

This literature review reports findings from 19 empirical studies on the experiences of African American teachers in PK-12 desegregated schools. The research questions were: What do we know about the experiences of African American teachers in desegregated PK-12 schools? What are the challenges African American teachers experience in desegregated PK-12 schools? In response to these questions, the article first discusses school desegregation after the "Brown v. Board of Education" decision and its impact on African American teachers as a historical backdrop. Findings from 19 studies were analyzed through grounded theory. Two core themes were identified from our findings: persistent structural challenges and new challenges since "Brown." Subthemes, such as intercultural conflicts, teacher experience as a social construct, and a gap in research, were also identified. These themes were discussed in comparison to challenges of African American teachers during the process of school desegregation after the "Brown" decision.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1550-1175
Volume :
17
Issue :
2
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Schools: Studies in Education
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ1276763
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Information Analyses
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1086/710947