Community Engagement and Advocacy in Distributed Leadership: Pathways to Social Justice Leadership Praxis in South U.S. Schools

Authors

Atefeh Ataran, Clemson UniversityFollow
Jacquelyn Williams, Clemson UniversityFollow
Brandi Hinnant-Crawford, Clemson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

11-2025

Abstract

This study explores the relationship between distributed leadership and social justice leadership behaviors among K–12 school leaders in the South U.S. Survey responses from 179 principals and assistant principals showed a significant positive correlation. Leaders who engage in distributed leadership, particularly through community engagement and advocacy, tend to demonstrate social justice leadership practices. The findings emphasize the importance of collaborative leadership in creating inclusive schools and preparing future leaders to use distributed leadership strategies.

Comments

Conference paper that was presented at the 39th Annual Convention of the University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA) in 2025, San Juan, Puerto Rico

https://www.ucea.org/ucea25_general_info.php

Recommended Citation

Ataran, Atefeh; Williams, Jacquelyn; and Hinnant-Crawford, Brandi, "Community Engagement and Advocacy in Distributed Leadership: Pathways to Social Justice Leadership Praxis in South U.S. Schools" (2025). Publications. 24.
https://open.clemson.edu/ed_org_ldrshp_pub/24