Social Emotional Learning for Black Girls

What is it about?

Black girls’ emotional, behavioral, and academic experiences in school settings are at risk. Interventions that address this issues will increase protective factors and resiliency that can help Black girls adapt and navigate school environments. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a social-emotional learning curriculum, specifically for Black girls.

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Photo by Alex Nemo Hanse on Unsplash

Photo by Alex Nemo Hanse on Unsplash

Why is it important?

Although much of the literature on disproportionality has focused on Black boys, Black girls are suspended at higher rates than girls of any other race due to the misconstrued ideology that Black girls are less innocent and feminine and more adultlike than their White counterparts. Culturally responsive interventions at the student level can support students’ social, emotional, and behavioral well-being and improve their skills in navigating inequitable school systems. This study demonstrates preliminary findings to support the need for culturally responsive interventions for Black girls.