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Dr. James C. Bridgeforth is an Assistant Professor in the School of Education at the University of Delaware, specializing in educational leadership with a focus on community voice in education policy and governance. His research examines manifestations of racism and anti-Blackness in schools and the politics of educational leadership.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Urban Education Policy (K-12 Policy), University of Southern California (2023)
- M.Ed. in Educational Administration and Policy, University of Georgia (2017)
- B.A. in Political Science and Sociology, Georgia College & State University (2013)
Research Interests: Dr. Bridgeforth investigates systemic inequities in education governance, particularly how racialized policies impact school leadership and community engagement. He critiques legislative censorship and racial crises in K-12 institutions, advocating for participatory democracy in school boards.
Awards & Grants: Recipient of the Spencer Foundation Dissertation Fellowship and a $11.8M grant for California Community Schools Partnership. Recent grants include studies on legislative censorship impacts and school board racial crisis leadership. His work appears in journals like Journal of School Leadership and Education Policy Analysis Archives, with media coverage in Education Week and The Washington Post.
Professional Experience:
- Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Community Schools Learning Exchange (2023-2024)
- Research Associate, USC Race and Equity Center (2019-2023)
- Former K-12 teacher and college admissions officer
Labs/Initiatives: Active in the Community Schools Learning Exchange as a Faculty Affiliate, advancing equity-focused education models.
