Modeling Resilience in an Alternative Education Context |
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Authors: | Dawn X Henderson Kevin Washington Sahran Hamit Sarah J Ford Kierra Jenkins |
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Institution: | 1.Department of Psychology,North Carolina A&T State University,Greensboro,USA;2.Department of Human Development and Psychoeducational Studies,Howard University,Washington,USA;3.Department of Psychology,Florida A&M University,Tallahassee,USA |
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Abstract: | Black and Latino students and the educators who serve as their advocates must be resilient in a highly contentious and racialized public education system. Modeling resilience in the public education system relies on individual assets and the extent to which one’s school possesses the resources and support needed to cultivate such assets. This study used interviews and site observations to explore the degree to which educators and students model resilience in an alternative education program. Findings suggest educators engage a sense of agency when they advocate for inclusion of Black and Latino students. In addition, an alternative education context can provide resources and cultivate strong relationships, a sense of self-efficacy and future orientation among educators and students. These findings highlight the assets educators and advocates need and the programs required to promote resilience in the public education system. |
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