Although research has overwhelmingly demonstrated the negative consequences of
perceived racial–ethnic discrimination on children's and youth's well-being and academic …

Challenges in the measurement of racial disparities in school discipline are a significant
barrier to identifying policy and programmatic reforms that are effective at closing gaps. This …

During adolescence, Black girls face the developmental task of achieving a positive identity
while developing skills to navigate hostile contexts, including schools. This study brings …

Gender and sexually diverse (GSD) students face unique challenges in schools due to the
privileging of cisgender and heterosexist norms in these settings. In particular, GSD youth …

African American families navigate not only everyday stressors and adversities but also
unique sociocultural stressors (eg,“toxic upstream waters” like oppression). These adverse …

Abstract Introduction In the United States, physical activity (PA) among adolescents is
declining; 75% of high school students do not meet daily PA guidelines. Low rates of PA are …

Schools may be one important context where adolescents learn and shape the behaviors
necessary for promoting global inclusivity in adulthood. Given the importance of bystanders …

Literature suggests that culturally promotive curricula can counter the effect of anti-
Blackness in United States (US) schools by cultivating Black students' cultural, social, and …

This qualitative study explored the influence of implementing a virtual culturally responsive
and equity-centered trauma-informed professional development series with seven urban …

Decades of research have positioned student engagement as a malleable factor that can
help improve learning outcomes. Research also demonstrates that schools struggle to …