Commentary of the Special Issue Promoting the Positive Development of Black Males: Supporting Social, Behavioral, Emotional, and Academic Success

In this commentary on the special issue Promoting the Positive Development of Black Males: Supporting Social, Behavioral, Emotional, and Academic Success, five current Black male school psychology graduate students highlight the necessity for social justice and equitable practices to be a critical c...

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Published inSchool psychology review Vol. 52; no. 3; pp. 389 - 394
Main Authors Pollard, Jordan, Jacobs, Marcel, Kelly, Kendell, Murphy, Jarett, Allen, Mitchell
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Bethesda Routledge 04.05.2023
Taylor & Francis Ltd
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culturally relevant educational spaces
marginalized
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Summary:In this commentary on the special issue Promoting the Positive Development of Black Males: Supporting Social, Behavioral, Emotional, and Academic Success, five current Black male school psychology graduate students highlight the necessity for social justice and equitable practices to be a critical component embedded within school psychology graduate programs to better support positive outcomes for Black males in schools. The authors incorporated their experiences to highlight inequitable practices and cultures within public schools that impact Black boys and provide suggestions for implementing systemic and individualized strength-based supports for Black students in schools. Furthermore, recommendations are discussed to help Black male graduate students prosper and feel safe within school psychology programs.
ISSN:2372-966X
0279-6015
2372-966X
DOI:10.1080/2372966X.2023.2202109