Date Capstone Completed
4-2021
Document Type
Capstone Paper
Degree Name
Masters of Science in Leadership Education: Sport Management
Department
Educational Leadership
Advisor
Theresa Waterbury
Location
Winona
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to discover what PK-8 teachers need to be prepared to engage in discussions regarding race with their students and to explore specific strategies to support teachers. Historically, Black students have been disadvantaged by the educational system and their voices silenced by pervasive racism. Using Critical Race Theory in education, this qualitative study will discuss barriers and strategies to engaging in race-discussions. This study will also discuss leadership implications for better supporting PK-8 teachers to be able to engage in race-discussions with their students. Ultimately, this study argues that PK-8 teachers are unprepared to engage in discussions regarding race with their students and the strategies to prepare them are in need of transformation.
Recommended Citation
Hallstrom, McKenzie, "Preparing PK-8 Teachers to Engage in Discussions Regarding Race" (2021). Leadership Education Capstones. 58.
https://openriver.winona.edu/leadershipeducationcapstones/58
