Leveraging the Holmes Scholars Program to Dismantle Racial Injustice in Public Education
Thu, April 11, 2:30 to 4:00pm, Pennsylvania Convention Center, Floor: Level 100, Room 119BSession Type: Symposium
Abstract
The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education Holmes Scholars Program supports students who self-identify as racially and ethnically diverse and are pursuing graduate degrees in education at AACTE member institutions. Founded in 1991 for doctoral students, the Holmes Program now provides mentorship, peer support, and professional development opportunities. This symposium will provide an overview of the Holmes Scholars Program, key features that respond to the persistent issues facing minoritized doctoral students, particularly those in educator preparation and the personal narratives of current students and alumni. Recommendations and implications for future research and program development for minoritized doctoral students will be provided.