Date of Award
Spring 6-10-2025
Author Requested Restriction
Open Access (no restriction)
Work Type
Masters Capstone Project
Degree Name
Master of Education (MEd)
Department
Education
First Advisor
Dr. Matthew Weinstein
Abstract
This research explores the systemic trauma experienced by Black male students in the U.S. public education system. Three themes were identified: racialized discipline and the school-to-prison pipeline, restorative justice as a mitigation strategy, and the underrepresentation of Black male educators. The paper goes on to examine how practices at City Middle School could be aligned with research, emphasizing the need for culturally sustaining, trauma-informed, and equity-driven approaches. It then explores implications for future research and transformed practice, calling for systemic reforms that prioritize restorative justice, increase Black male educator representation, and dismantle structures that perpetuate educational trauma for Black boys.
Recommended Citation
Oldham, Donovan J., "The Trauma of Black Males Within the Education System" (2025). M.Ed. Literature Reviews. 44.
https://digitalcommons.tacoma.uw.edu/med_theses/44
Included in
Elementary Education and Teaching Commons, Junior High, Intermediate, Middle School Education and Teaching Commons, Urban Education Commons