Why Are So Few Latinas Serving as Superintendents? A Call to Action Following a Decade of Minimal Progress

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ID12763550
AutoresDavid DeMatthews (0000-0001-7442-8454, The University of Texas at Austin, autor correspondente), Alexandra Aylward (0000-0003-1321-6778, University of Nevada, Reno), David S Knight (0000-0002-4067-155X, University of Washington), Pedro Reyes (0000-0002-2069-1414, The University of Texas at Austin)
Ano2024
Volume23
Fascículo5
Páginas1942-1950
Data de publicação2024-02-10
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessNão
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoJournal of Latinos and Education (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 1532-771X • E-ISSN: 1534-8431
EditoraTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/15348431.2024.2314486
OpenAlexW4391717768
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas2
Referências citadas25

The superintendent is one of the most important positions within public school districts because they have the capacity to influence policies, practices, and perceptions among school staff while simultaneously holding sway over the public. Yet, few Latinx administrators are hired into the superintendency – even fewer are Latinas. Consequently, districts are never gaining access to talented leaders that can help foster improved educational experiences and outcomes for all students. In this essay, we briefly outline the important role of the superintendent. Then, we provide a set of unique insights on the racial and gender demographics of Texas superintendents as well as how Latinas move through the educator workforce from principal to superintendent. We conclude with implications to further diversify the superintendency and ensure Latinas are effectively mentored, supported, and hired into district leadership positions

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