Research Studies on Educating for Diversity and Social Justice

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In the 21st century, issues around diversity and social justice have become popular buzz words in the educational discourse. This volume moves beyond popular buzz to critically explore issues of diversity and social justice through research studies that capture the complexity of educating in the 21st century. Drawing from a wide range of topics such as race, gender, sexual orientation, social class, language, parental involvement and special needs along with other issues; this volume pushes the boundaries of exploring diversity and social justice through the lens of intersectionality. It will be helpful for scholars and practitioners seeking to transform the educational experiences of historically underserved students.

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In this ambitious work, the editors of Research Studies on Educating for Diversity and Social Justice have compiled thought provoking research studies that provide a foundation for developing transformative educational leaders for 21st century schools. This insightful volume begins with a potent critique of those masquerading under the banner of social justice. Throughout the book extraordinary research studies are used to highlight how theory and practice can be used to improve educational outcomes for diverse student populations. -- Tanya Hudson, assisant professor, Fayetteville State University

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Ashraf Esmailserves as the Proposal Review Lead and serves on the Publication Committee for the National Association for Multicultural Education. He is the senior editor for theJournal of Education and Social Justiceand theInternational Journal of Leadership, Education, and Business Studies. Abul Pitreisprofessor of educational leadership at Fayetteville State University, where he teaches courses in multicultural education and leadership. He was appointed Edinboro Universitys first named professor for his outstanding work in African-American education and held the distinguished title of the Carter G. Woodson Professor of Education. Darren E. Lund, is a Professor in the Werklund School of Education at the University of Calgary, Canada, where his research examines social justice activism in schools, communities, and professional education programs. Darren was a high school teacher for 16 years, and formed the award-winning Students and Teachers Opposing Prejudice (STOP) program. Prentice Baptiste, is a Regents and Distinguished Achievement Professor at New Mexico State University. He is President of the National Association for Multicultural Education (NAME). Baptiste has authored or edited seven books, as well as over 125 articles, papers, and chapters on multicultural and science education. Gwendolyn Duhon is an Assistant Professor at McNeese State University in Lake Charles, LA where she teaches courses in multicultural education and counseling. She has edited 10 books on various topics in education. She has presented her research in education both nationally and internationally for the past twenty years.