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Biocultural and Racial Diversity Changes in KG-12 Schools in the Greater Central Indiana Region from 2010-2020

Smeathers, Andrew James
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ysu1711460773720434

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2024, Doctor of Education (Educational Leadership), Youngstown State University, Department of Teacher Education and Leadership Studies.
This dissertation investigates biocultural diversity index scores for 470 schools in Central Indiana from 2010 to 2020 while simultaneously examining racial and ethnic disparities between schools and their local communities. Indiana Department of Education and U.S. Census Bureau data was utilized to analyze changes in biocultural diversity, variations among school types, and school-community diversity relationship. Biocultural diversity index scores increased consistently from 0.36 in 2010 to 0.41 in 2020. Traditional public schools consistently scored higher (0.38 in 2010, 0.42 in 2020), while charter schools (0.37 in 2010, 0.41 in 2020) and non-public schools (0.24 in 2010, 0.35 in 2020) displayed lower scores. Traditional public schools maintained a small positive diversity differential (3% in 2010, 2% in 2020) compared to local communities. Charter and non-public schools were less diverse than their local communities with non-public schools improving from 16% less in 2010 to 11% in 2020 and charter schools improving from 20% less in 2010 to 16% in 2020. Practical implications for policymakers include informed strategies to promote diversity and equity within the educational landscape. The study acknowledges limitations and emphasizes the dynamic nature of biocultural diversity, urging continued consideration in educational policy and practice.
Jane Beese, EdD (Committee Chair)
Richard Rogers, PhD (Committee Member)
Daniel Van Dussen, PhD (Committee Member)
224 p.
Education; Education Policy; Educational Leadership
Biocultural Diversity; Ethnicity; Race; School Choice; Enrollment Trends

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  • Smeathers, A. J. (2024). Biocultural and Racial Diversity Changes in KG-12 Schools in the Greater Central Indiana Region from 2010-2020 [Doctoral dissertation, Youngstown State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ysu1711460773720434

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Smeathers, Andrew. Biocultural and Racial Diversity Changes in KG-12 Schools in the Greater Central Indiana Region from 2010-2020. 2024. Youngstown State University, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ysu1711460773720434.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Smeathers, Andrew. "Biocultural and Racial Diversity Changes in KG-12 Schools in the Greater Central Indiana Region from 2010-2020." Doctoral dissertation, Youngstown State University, 2024. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ysu1711460773720434

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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