Journal of Cases in Educational Leadership

Dr. Shawn Joseph Publishes Article Describing Challenges Black Superintendents Faced During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Retrieved on: 
Monday, August 14, 2023
Educational leadership, Journal of Cases in Educational Leadership, Journal, COVID-19, Research, Assistant, Policy studies, Urban, Associate, Female, Howard University, Politics

Dr. Joseph shared, "We lost a lot of Black superintendents during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Key Points: 
  • Dr. Joseph shared, "We lost a lot of Black superintendents during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Dr. Joseph shared, "To protect the identities of the superintendents and districts used in this article, I created a composite profile.
  • Dr. Keisha Fleming represents the issues of multiple Black female superintendents who had challenges navigating the pandemic.
  • Dr. Joseph shared, "I hope this research opens a dialogue on the intersectionality issues Black female superintendents face, particularly in difficult times.

Dr. Shawn Joseph Publishes Case Study Documenting Black Superintendent's Fight to Lead With Equity In Urban School District

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Monday, April 24, 2023
Prejudice, Lead, Howard University, Research, Swimming, Policy studies, Urban, Equity, Assistant, School district, Journal of Cases in Educational Leadership, Journal, Associate, Water, Educational leadership, Racism, White, Black

Dr. Joseph shared, "The true stories of Black superintendents must be told.

Key Points: 
  • Dr. Joseph shared, "The true stories of Black superintendents must be told.
  • In this case, I utilized journal entries and newspaper clippings of a Black superintendent to tell his story as an instructive tool for future aspiring superintendents.
  • Specifically, in this case study, I describe how prejudice and racism played a factor in this school leader's ability to improve outcomes for children.
  • While 14% of the US public school population is Black, only 3-4% of superintendents are Black.