Centering the contributions,perspectives,and experiences of Black school psychologists: Commentary on Proctor (2022)

Abstract

This commentary offers a reflection on Proctor's (2022) contribution to the special issue. In particular, it focuses on three primary threads: (a) centering Black voices in school psychology's history; b) applying an anti-racist lens to recruitment and retention research and practices; and c) recognizing the role of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in advancing school psychology. Future directions for school psychology research and practice are discussed.

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Black school psychologists recruitment retention historically Black colleges and universities school psychology

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