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Cultural Proficiency: The Missing Link to Student Learning
Journal of Cases in Educational Leadership
  • Corinne Brion, University of Dayton
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
11-1-2019
Abstract

This case illustrates why school leaders must be culturally proficient to serve all students and lead effectively. I discuss one case in Ohio that is representative of many other American schools. In particular, I examine the cultural challenges educational leaders must commonly face. This case encourages administrators to participate in meaningful conversations with stakeholders to solve complex issues. The hope is to better understand how school leaders in diverse contexts can lead and embrace different cultures, beliefs, and norms. I also pose questions designed to prepare educational leaders for similar situations where they must address issues of culture.

Inclusive pages
99-114
ISBN/ISSN
1555-4589
Document Version
Postprint
Comments

The document available for download is the author's accepted manuscript, provided in compliance with the publisher's policy on self-archiving. Permission documentation is on file.

Publisher
Sage Publications
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Keywords
  • cultural proficiency,
  • cultural blindness,
  • educational leadership,
  • diversity,
  • equity
Citation Information
Corinne Brion. "Cultural Proficiency: The Missing Link to Student Learning" Journal of Cases in Educational Leadership Vol. 22 Iss. 4 (2019)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/corinne-brion/18/