Striking the Tip of an Iceberg: A Critical Analysis of School Discipline and African American Special Education.
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Payne, Andrew; Burr, Shaun
- Source
- Journal of African American Studies. Mar2023, Vol. 27 Issue 1, p92-102. 11p.
- Subject
- *SPECIAL education
*SCHOOL discipline
*AFRICAN Americans
*AFRICAN American students
*CRITICAL analysis
*ALASKA Natives
*HISPANIC American students
- Language
- ISSN
- 1559-1646
The purpose of this literature review is to discuss past histories regarding minority groups and their disproportionate representation in special education. Data consistently illustrates African American students are among the highest disproportionately represented in special education. This racial gap extends beyond African American students and includes Hispanic and American Indians. A consistent theme among the research is teachers' perceptions of culture and how to support and capitalize on student diversity within the classroom effectively. Lastly, we seek to conduct an appreciative inquiry and shed light on successful programs and currently implementing strategies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]