Why Black Superintendents Feel Pressure To Earn Doctorates For The Job
Dr. Aleesia Johnson had her sights set on earning her doctorate the moment she applied to be the Indianapolis Public Schools superintendent in 2018. As the first Black woman to lead Indiana’s largest school district, Johnson, who had only a master’s degree at the time, felt she needed the extra credential to support her qualifications…
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