ERIC Number: EJ1449683
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 9
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ISSN: ISSN-1534-8431
EISSN: EISSN-1532-771X
Why Are so Few Latinas Serving as Superintendents? A Call to Action Following a Decade of Minimal Progress
Journal of Latinos and Education, v23 n5 p1942-1950 2024
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.
Descriptors: Hispanic Americans, Females, Superintendents, Disproportionate Representation, Public Schools, School Districts, Diversity (Faculty), Administrator Role, Racial Differences, Gender Differences, Faculty Promotion, School Demography, Career Pathways
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Texas
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