Giving Black Male Leaders the Mentoring They Most Need.

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Title:	Giving Black Male Leaders the Mentoring They Most Need.
Authors:	Chism, Dwayne¹ dchism0602@gmail.com, Childs, Javan² javanchilds@yahoo.com
Source:	Educational Leadership. Oct2023, Vol. 81 Issue 2, p60-65. 6p.
Subject Terms:	Educational leadership, School principals, *Black people, Two-person zero-sum games, Critical race theory
Abstract:	The article discusses the importance of representation-based mentorship for newly appointed Black male principals in the field of education. It highlights the unique challenges faced by Black male leaders, such as feeling isolated due to the scarcity of male leaders of color in principal positions.It emphasizes that mentorship by individuals who can empathize with and validate their experiences and identity is crucial for their success and long-term retention in these roles.
Database:	Education Research Complete

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Abstract:	The article discusses the importance of representation-based mentorship for newly appointed Black male principals in the field of education. It highlights the unique challenges faced by Black male leaders, such as feeling isolated due to the scarcity of male leaders of color in principal positions.It emphasizes that mentorship by individuals who can empathize with and validate their experiences and identity is crucial for their success and long-term retention in these roles.
ISSN:	00131784