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From previous research, boys have been deemed relational learners, yet boys of color, especially Black boys, receive greater attention as disenfranchised, at a higher risk of incarceration, disproportionately labeled as having special needs or behavioral problems, or predisposed to academic failure (Arrington, Hall, & Stevenson, 2013; Jensen, 2018; Nelson, 2016; Reichert & Hawley, 2014). In 2020, discussions developed surrounding intentional efforts to build capacity to serve the many needs of this particular population, especially within schools, with increasing dialogue about the mindful creation of safe spaces for students of color. Through the lens of professional development, this study aimed to explore the mindful practices that inform decisions around professional development in support of male students of color at historically predominantly White independent schools and why it is necessary to ascertain the challenges that this population experiences in the midst of the adolescent phase of identity development. Participants in this study included 35 upper school teachers who teach a diverse student population and 10 independent school leaders who plan, support, and evaluate professional development experiences for faculty. The researcher aimed to evaluate the mindful practices that are reflected through professional development at these independent schools. As this study focuses on four independent schools in the northeast United States, the perceptions of teachers and school leaders may not be generalized to all independent school faculty and school leaders who work with more diverse student populations. However, the mindful practices that support male students of color at historically predominantly White independent schools were supported by research and proved beneficial to current and future educators and school leaders.

This project is dedicated to the exploration of the nature, the causes and the means of combating corruption. It focuses on the context and experience in Central Asia, seeking to contribute towards the betterment of these countries and peoples. Growing attention is being given to the phenomenon of corruption worldwide. There have been established numbers of specialized International Organizations directly addressing to the issues of preventing and combating against corruption. According to Transparency International corruption traps people in poverty, undermines democracy, distorts national and international trade, diminishes ethics, contributes socioeconomic and political crises, threaten security, hinders development, and affects nature.

The purpose of this paper is to study the trauma and adjustments that American Indian students encounter while attending Eastern New Mexico University.

This study sought to determine the extent of the influence of Navajo cultural expectations upon the academic achievement of the Navajo pupils.