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April 1, 2026Educational Administration QuarterlyOpen Access

“This is Their Ways:” Oklahoman and Alaskan School Principals’ Experiences Qith the Culture, Education, and Discipline of American Indian/Alaska Native Youth

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DTDa’Shay TempletonBVBree Valla

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Overview

Qualitative study explores principals’ experiences with Indigenous students’ education and discipline, suggesting important educational reforms.

Key Points

  • This study aims to understand principals' experiences regarding the education and discipline of American Indian and Alaska Native students.
  • Conducted qualitative interviews with 22 school principals from Oklahoma and Alaska
  • Utilized Pewewardy and Hammer's culturally responsive leadership framework for analysis
  • Identified central themes related to cultural competence and trauma-informed practices
  • Highlighted the importance of building strong relationships with families and communities
  • Emphasized the necessity of cultural competence among school leaders
  • Found that trauma-informed disciplinary practices can address historical inequities

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Templeton et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ccb72e16edfba7beb89086https://doi.org/10.1177/0013161x261436032
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