African-American Women Superintendents

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Total Pages : 280 pages
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Book Synopsis African-American Women Superintendents by : Shelly Geneen Goines-Harris

Download or read book African-American Women Superintendents written by Shelly Geneen Goines-Harris and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This research study was designed to add to the existing but limited literature that explores perceived barriers and challenges African-American women superintendents experienced while ascending and serving in the superintendency. According to the literature, African-American women are underrepresented in the role of public school superintendents. This study examined the impact of gender and racial discrimination on African-American women superintendent aspirants and those currently serving in the role. This study surveyed and interviewed African-American women superintendents serving in public school districts in North Carolina and South Carolina, examining their perceptions of barriers and challenges experienced while ascending and serving in the superintendency. Race and gender were the two identified themes found in the analysis of survey and interview data. This study determined that race and gender have an impact on African-American women public school superintendents while ascending and serving in the role. All subthemes supported racial and gender biases. Choice of dress, working in a male-dominated field, isolation and exclusion from “good old boy networks,” dispelling the belief that African-American women do not make good administrators, and the lack of acceptance by male and non-African-American administrators and staff were all subthemes of the impact of race and gender. The findings of this study will serve to better prepare African-American women who aspire to and serve in the superintendency when faced with barriers and challenges rooted in racial and gender biases. The findings can be used to better inform school boards, hiring personnel, educational leadership programs, and public school districts of the barriers and challenges African-American women public school superintendents experience and how race and gender impact them in the role of superintendent.

African American Women Accessing the School Superintendency

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Total Pages : 466 pages
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Book Synopsis African American Women Accessing the School Superintendency by : Elnora M. Rowan

Download or read book African American Women Accessing the School Superintendency written by Elnora M. Rowan and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study investigated from a Black feminist standpoint, through qualitative inquiry, the race and gender related barriers reported by African American women as they attempt to access the superintendency. Following in the footsteps of their sisters, African American women superintendents are defying the odds and overcoming a long history that began in slavery (Jackson, 1999). Because of the small number of Black female school superintendents, the move from the "outsider within" status to beyond the glass ceilings and then up the "crystal stairs" is an almost impossible one. Such a move requires that Black women be treated as a group unto itself and that Black women be viewed as a group unto itself through a Black feminist lens (Alston, 1999). Black women superintendents bring to educational leadership a strong commitment to and high expectation for improved student outcomes (Venable, 1995, cited in Brunner, 1999, p. 87), and their collective and individual voices are significant (Alston, 1999). This study used semi-structured interviews to gather information from African American female public school superintendents related to the following primary research questions: (1) What impact do African American female superintendents perceive sexism had on them as they accessed the superintendency? (2) To what extent do African American female superintendents report utilizing the strategy of "shifting" as a psychological tool in their quest for the superintendency? (3) To what extent do African American female superintendents report that institutional racism has hindered them as they accessed the superintendency? (4) How do African American female superintendents report that they have been impacted by societal norms regarding the unsuitability of women for powerful administrative positions such as the superintendency? (5) What kinds of positions did the African American female superintendents hold prior to becoming superintendents? (6) How do African American female superintendents perceive the problems which arise from assumptions made about their professional competence and personal capabilities, based on dominant culture stereotypes about African American females? (7) To what extent do African American female superintendents attribute their professional accomplishments to the successful adoption of the White male model of success? The interviews were audio-taped and later transcribed. Responses for each interview question were compiled and coded to identify common themes. The major findings were reported for each research question, conclusions were drawn and appropriate recommendations for research and educational practice were derived. The four major conclusions were: (1) Many African American superintendents experienced gender bias as they attempted to access the superintendency. (2) African American females utilized the strategy of "shifting" as they attempted to access the superintendency. (3) African American females experienced institutional racism as they attempted to access the superintendency. (4) White male mentors are instrumental in helping African American females access the superintendency.

African American Women Superintendents

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Total Pages : 228 pages
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Book Synopsis African American Women Superintendents by : Veronique N. Walker

Download or read book African American Women Superintendents written by Veronique N. Walker and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Research is limited regarding the demographics of African American women superintendents and their overall experiences accessing the superintendency based on gender and race. This study examined (a) the demographic profiles of African American women superintendents, (b) their perceived barriers and strategies for accessing the superintendency, and (c) if any differences existed among African American women superintendents based on their age, degree, location, and years in their present position. African American women have a rich history of service in the education field. The framework for this study was therefore based upon the intrinsic motivators and extrinsic strategies of historical African American women educational leaders, as their barriers and strategies foreshadowed those of contemporary African American women superintendents. The study employed a quantitative methodology, using the adapted Questionnaire on Perceptions of Barriers and Strategies Impacting on African American Women Accessing the Superintendency. The original questionnaire, Questionnaire on Perceptions of Barriers and Strategies Impacting on Women Securing the Superintendency, was created by Dulac (1992) and later modified by D. M. Anderson (1998) for use in their dissertation studies, and has been replicated in several dissertation studies. Permission was obtained from Dulac and Anderson to modify, adapt, and use the questionnaire. The sample population included African American women superintendents in the United States. Descriptive statistics and t tests were used to analyze returned, useable questionnaires. Findings provided a standard profile of the contemporary African American woman superintendent, as well as the highest perceived strategies and barriers regarding superintendency acquisition. Findings indicated significant differences in perceptions of barriers based on degree and years in their present position categories. Findings also indicated significant differences in perceptions of strategies based on age, degree, location and years in their present position categories. Conclusions and recommendations for further research provide a framework regarding how the study benefits African American women superintendent aspirants, educational leadership graduate programs, school district's recruiting and hiring practices, and future research regarding African American women superintendents.

Tempered Radicals

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Publisher : Harvard Business School Press
ISBN 13 : 9781591393252
Total Pages : 221 pages
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Book Synopsis Tempered Radicals by : Debra Meyerson

Download or read book Tempered Radicals written by Debra Meyerson and published by Harvard Business School Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text explores the experiences of tempered radicals. These are people who want to become valued and successful members of their organisations without selling out on who they are and what they believe in.

Invisibly Visible

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Total Pages : 188 pages
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Book Synopsis Invisibly Visible by : Tracy M. Hinds

Download or read book Invisibly Visible written by Tracy M. Hinds and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: African-American women leading school districts as public school superintendents of schools is rare. It is even more infrequent for multiple African-American women to serve in the position of superintendent of schools in the same state. This historical qualitative study investigated and documented the history of African-American women who served in the position of public superintendent of schools in the state of Missouri. Research on the topic of African-American female superintendents is scarce. This study contributed to the growing body of research focused on the personal stories and experiences of African-American women who served and continue to serve as superintendents. The researcher documented factors and experiences the participants perceived as influential in their ascent to the position. Seven African-American females, either former or current superintendents in the state of Missouri, participated in this study. Personal interviews, along with a semi-structured interview schedule, served as the primary data collection method used to capture data for this study. A Black feminist thought lens was used to examine barriers and experiences of oppression. Findings from this research identified the participants’ various paths to the superintendency, suggested that barriers of race, gender and oppression existed, highlighted perceived accomplishments, provided explanations for why multiple African-American females have served as public school superintendents in the state of Missouri, and proposed recommendations for aspiring African-American females interested in becoming a superintendent.

The Underrepresentation of African American Female Public School Superintendents

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Total Pages : 46 pages
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Book Synopsis The Underrepresentation of African American Female Public School Superintendents by : Joylynn LaGrace Pruitt

Download or read book The Underrepresentation of African American Female Public School Superintendents written by Joylynn LaGrace Pruitt and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract Women, particularly African American women, have been underrepresented in educational administrative leadership at the level of public school district superintendent. Because so few women currently hold the position of public school district superintendent, studies on the characteristics of individuals who become public school district superintendents have almost exclusively been focused on men; therefore the role of school district superintendent has continued to elude very qualified women particularly African American women and other women of color who seek the position of superintendent. This study addressed the perceptions, barriers, and challenges which impede the advancement of African American females who aspire to the position of public school district superintendency. This study was limited to a sample size of six African American female superintendents. A narrative inquiry methodology utilized the semi-standardized interview which identified reoccurring themes. Reflections of successful African American female superintendents are revealed to encourage more African American female aspirants to seek the public school superintendency and thereby shattering the glass ceiling impacted by race and gender. The study provided implications for African American females who aspire to the superintendency, relative to preparation, practice, and policy.

African American Female School District Leaders

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Total Pages : 216 pages
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Book Synopsis African American Female School District Leaders by : Ashauna Renee Short

Download or read book African American Female School District Leaders written by Ashauna Renee Short and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Since the late 1980s, there has been research on the topic of female superintendents that has addressed white women and minority women alike; however, research indicates that there are marked differences regarding the issue of access as it pertains to this level of professional leadership for African American women. Due to the exclusion of their voices in readily accessible literature, and despite a growing number of dissertations on similar topics, the black female educational executive's voice has been all but overlooked. An African American female's role as a school district leader is greatly informed by race and gender. Therefore, these roles must be critically studied through the lenses of race and gender to be useful for African American women. This study explores the career experiences of 13 African American women in district level leadership positions, including seven non-superintendent district leaders and six superintendents. This qualitative study, using the lens of Black Feminist Thought, analyzes the similarities and differences of career experiences for African American female district executives, along with the effects of professional and personal support systems, on their respective experiences. The road to district level leadership and particularly the superintendency is a different road for African American women, and in order to increase access for this underrepresented group, their experiences must be shared. This study was written by an African American woman, featuring African American women, and for African American women as the target audience. Practitioners, gatekeepers, and school district development institutions can use findings and implications of this study in order to increase awareness and access for those often overlooked in school district leadership, particularly the superintendency."--Abstract from author supplied metadata.

The Freedom to be

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Total Pages : 177 pages
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Book Synopsis The Freedom to be by : Anita R. Brown

Download or read book The Freedom to be written by Anita R. Brown and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The purpose of this qualitative study is to enlighten, illuminate, and elucidate readers as to the worldviews of African American women in regards to their recruitment and retention to the public school superintendency. The question this study seeks to answer is whether African American women perceive recruitment and retention to the public school superintendency as intimately connected to gender, race, and social politics. Finally, this qualitative narrative study will explore from their perspectives what can be done to increase the recruitment and retention of African American women to the public school superintendency. In the following text, I discuss my conceptual framework which integrates historical and educational research literature with strands of Black feminist theory to consider key historical, cultural, and political factors that influence (and hinder) the recruitment and retention of African American superintendents, including the influences to the U.S. Civil Rights, the Black Feminist Movement, and the social politics of school districts."--Abstract from author supplied metadata.

The SAGE Handbook of African American Education

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ISBN 13 : 1483342662
Total Pages : 1006 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (833 download)

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Book Synopsis The SAGE Handbook of African American Education by : Linda C. Tillman

Download or read book The SAGE Handbook of African American Education written by Linda C. Tillman and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2008-07-17 with total page 1006 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Handbook received an honorable mention at the 2009 PROSE Awards. The PROSE Awards annually recognize the very best in professional and scholarly publishing by bringing attention to distinguished books, journals, and electronic content in over 40 categories. "This volume fills the tremendous void that currently exists in providing a much-needed lens for cultural leadership and proficiency. The approach provides a wide divergence of perspectives on African American forms of leadership in a variety of diverse leadership settings." —Len Foster, Washington State University The SAGE Handbook of African American Education is a unique, comprehensive collection of theoretical and empirical scholarship in six important areas: historical perspectives, teaching and learning, PK–12 school leadership, higher education, current issues, and education policy. The purpose of the Handbook is to articulate perspectives on issues affecting the participation and leadership of African Americans in PK–12 and postsecondary education. This volume also addresses historical and current issues affecting the education of African Americans and discusses current and future school reform efforts that directly affect this group. Key Features Promotes inquiry and development of questions, ideas, and dialogue about critical practice, theory, and research on African Americans in the United States educational system Makes significant contributions to the scholarship on African Americans in the broad context of U.S. education and society Addresses the central question—in what ways do African Americans in corporate, private, and public positions influence and shape educational policy that affects African Americans? "The SAGE Handbook of African American Education is a unique, comprehensive collection of theoretical and empirical scholarship in six important areas: historical perspectives, teaching and learning, Pre-K-12 school leadership, higher education, current issues, and education policy." —TEACHERS OF COLOR "A wise scientist once argued that to doubt everything or to believe everything often results in the same solution set; both eliminate the need for reflection. This handbook provides an intellectual space for those interested in true reflection on the human ecology of the African American experience in schools, communities, and society. The /Handbook of African American Education/ is a repository of information developed to advance the human service professional." —William F. Tate IV, Washington University in St. Louis "This handbook represents the most comprehensive collection of research on African Americans in education to date. Its breadth spans the historical, the political, institutional and community forces that have shaped educational opportunities and attainment among African Americans. The review of extant research on a range of topics from the role of culture and identity in learning, teacher preparation, educational leadership, to higher education and educational policy is far-reaching and cutting edge. This volume has historic significance and will become a classic collection on African American education for scholars and practitioners alike." —Carol D. Lee, Professor, Northwestern University Vice-President, Division G, American Educational Research Association "This handbook is needed as a basic reference for professors and graduate students conducting research on the education of Blacks in America." —Frank Brown, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

African American Women Superintendents

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Total Pages : 250 pages
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Book Synopsis African American Women Superintendents by : Minta Maxine Downing

Download or read book African American Women Superintendents written by Minta Maxine Downing and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Only recently have scholars paid attention to the African American woman superintendent who is an anomaly in this powerful leadership position in public education. Additionally, only a few academicians have asked why talented African American women who successfully obtain the superintendency exit the position so quickly. The primary purpose of this phenomenological focused qualitative study was to identify and document the experiences contributing to the decisions of selected former African American women superintendents to exit, voluntarily or involuntarily, their public school superintendencies and not to seek another one, choosing instead to pursue other positions, either in education or in a totally different field.

Intersectional Identities and Educational Leadership of Black Women in the USA

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ISBN 13 : 1134913311
Total Pages : 146 pages
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Book Synopsis Intersectional Identities and Educational Leadership of Black Women in the USA by : Sonya Douglass Horsford

Download or read book Intersectional Identities and Educational Leadership of Black Women in the USA written by Sonya Douglass Horsford and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-04-08 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume examines the educational leadership of Black women in the U.S. as informed by their raced and gendered positionalities, experiences, perspectives, and most importantly, the intersection of these doubly marginalized identities in school and community contexts. While there are bodies of research literature on women in educational leadership, as well as the leadership development, philosophies, and approaches of Black or African American educational leaders, this issue interrogates the ways in which the Black woman’s socially constructed intersectional identity informs her leadership values, approach, and impact. As an act of self-invention, the volume simultaneously showcases the research and voices of Black women scholars – perspectives traditionally silenced in the leadership discourse generally, and educational leadership discourse specifically. Whether the empirical or conceptual focus is a Black female school principal, African American female superintendent, Black feminist of the early twentieth century, or Black woman education researcher, the framing and analysis of each article interrogates how the unique location of the Black woman, at the intersection of race and gender, shapes and influences their lived personal and/or professional experiences as educational leaders. This collection will be of interest to education leadership researchers, faculty, and students, practicing school and district administrators, and readers interested in education leadership studies, leadership theory, Black feminist thought, intersectionality, and African American leadership. This book was originally published as a special issue of the International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education.

African American Women Serving as K-12 Superintendents

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Total Pages : 259 pages
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Download or read book African American Women Serving as K-12 Superintendents written by and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While women comprise the majority of those employed in K-12 school districts, educational administrators who are women, especially African American women, are underrepresented in the superintendency position. Broadly, the position of superintendent is one of the most gender stratified occupations in K-12 school systems, and African American women who seek career advancement in these systems face challenges that are unique when compared to African American men and White men and women. In particular, African American women face social stigmas related to the challenges of sexism, racism, and classism in career advancement. The reality of intersectionality further complicates these barriers and can be experiential deterrents that impact African American women during their advancement to the position of K-12 public school superintendent. This study explored the lived experiences of seven African American women who have ascended to the position of K-12 public school superintendent. Findings obtained through this qualitative research revealed five themes: (1) spirituality, (2) dual bias status, (3) supportive relationships, (4) preparation, and (5) self-care. In sum, insights gained through these themes fills a gap in the literature by offering greater understanding on how to mitigate the underrepresentation of African American women in this position.

Sacred Dreams

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Publisher : SUNY Press
ISBN 13 : 9780791441596
Total Pages : 254 pages
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Book Synopsis Sacred Dreams by : C. Cryss Brunner

Download or read book Sacred Dreams written by C. Cryss Brunner and published by SUNY Press. This book was released on 1999-01-01 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers practical advice and research results on women school superintendents, a field traditionally dominated by men.

A Multiple Case Study Examining the Success and Persistance of African American Female Superintendents

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Total Pages : 174 pages
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Book Synopsis A Multiple Case Study Examining the Success and Persistance of African American Female Superintendents by : Kimberly Dixon Ferguson

Download or read book A Multiple Case Study Examining the Success and Persistance of African American Female Superintendents written by Kimberly Dixon Ferguson and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this qualitative multiple case study was to describe the experiences of African American women in their ascent to the position of superintendent in school districts in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The theories guiding this study were Delgado’s critical race theory and Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory as they address the plights faced by African American women, specifically racism, sexism, classism, loneliness, microaggressions, marginality syndrome, and the status of outsider. The central question guiding this study was: How do African American female superintendents describe their success and perseverance achieving the school superintendent position? The subquestions for this study were designed to explore in deeper detail how African American female superintendents describe their path to success in achieving superintendence and how they describe the experiences and strategies that contributed to their perseverance in superintendence. Data collection included individual interviews with 11 past and present superintendents of school districts in the Commonwealth of Virginia, a focus group interview with five participants, and participants’ documents and personal artifacts. Data analysis involved organizing and coding the data to reflect the research subquestion areas of success and perseverance, to produce two major themes: desire to succeed and determination to continue. Findings included study participants’ descriptions of their experiences as challenging with gender and race presenting obstacles to their leadership progression, but they viewed their impact on others as a significant motivator to persist. Additionally, all agreed success is achievable when there are supportive professional and personal networks in place to undergird their efforts to lead.

A Study of New York State African American Superintendents

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Total Pages : 115 pages
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Book Synopsis A Study of New York State African American Superintendents by : Kimberly Young Wilkins

Download or read book A Study of New York State African American Superintendents written by Kimberly Young Wilkins and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The cited research clearly demonstrates that there is a gap in the literature on African American educational leaders. The data indicates that there are few African American superintendents leading districts, not only in New York State, but nationally as well. There have been significant gains in the number of women obtaining this key educational leadership position in the last twenty-five years, but this increase is much less for African Americans. This study was limited to seven African American superintendents who were currently serving as superintendents in New York State. The results of this study reflect only the experiences, views and perceptions of the seven African American superintendents that participated in this research. Nevertheless, this study contributes to a better understanding of the contexts by which African American superintendents are obtaining their coveted positions. The intent for this study was to contribute to the body of knowledge concerning African American superintendents in this White, male-dominated educational position. The findings of this study revealed that African Americans encountered race and racism, as they sought the position of the superintendency. All of the participating superintendents acknowledged that they had encountered issues of race and racism in the pursuit of the superintendency. However, this study's findings show that the issues of race or racism were experienced differently for each of the participants. What became evident in the findings were their perceptions of and reactions to racism. The findings also revealed that African American superintendents gained access to the superintendency, despite the barriers and challenges they encountered.

Accessing the Superintendency

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Total Pages : 310 pages
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Book Synopsis Accessing the Superintendency by : Antonio M. Shelton

Download or read book Accessing the Superintendency written by Antonio M. Shelton and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Voices of African-American Women Superintendents in Public School Systems

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Total Pages : 222 pages
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Book Synopsis Voices of African-American Women Superintendents in Public School Systems by : Angela R. Barrens-Alexander

Download or read book Voices of African-American Women Superintendents in Public School Systems written by Angela R. Barrens-Alexander and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: