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GIVE TEACHERS THE MIC: AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE LITERACY GAP AND EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Threats, Tawny
Threats, Tawny
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2025-05
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Educational Leadership
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https://doi.org/10.34944/0scf-2w15
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This dissertation examines literacy disparities in education, focusing on the roles of leadership, teacher demographics, and professional development in addressing these gaps. Using surveys (n=50) and interviews (n=8), findings highlight the critical influence of transformational, transformative, and distributed leadership in fostering equitable learning environments. Transformative leadership addresses systemic inequities, while transformational leadership inspires innovative practices, and distributed leadership emphasizes collaboration and shared responsibility. Teacher-student demographic alignment emerged as a significant factor in improving engagement and cultural understanding. Professional development and early interventions during transitional academic periods were found to be pivotal in addressing literacy challenges. Recommendations include targeted resource allocation, data-driven interventions, and systemic policy reforms to reduce disparities. This research provides actionable insights for educational leaders and policymakers to create inclusive, effective learning environments that address literacy inequities and improve outcomes for all students.
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