NAHSA'S Mission
The National Association of Holmes Alumni supports the professional development and leadership among its members and scholars of color to enhance research, practice and policy within the broader education profession. While upholding the ideals of equity, diversity, and inclusion, NAHSA seeks to foster collaborative relationships within the profession as well as organizational sustainability.
Research
NAHSA members are authors of the following products and are engaged in the related research areas:
Dr. Jacob Easley II, drjeasleyii@gmail.com
Research Interests:
· Contextualized Leadership
· Educational Policy/Politics
· School Reform
Recent Publication:
Easley, J. (2009). What do students know anyway?: High school graduates’ perceptions of standards and
implications for educational improvement. Journal of Urban Learning, Teaching, and Research, 5, 15-
20.
Standards have become a prominent feature of the educational architecture. Most K-12 curriculum planning is informed by state, local and/or national content area standards. While the 1980’s central focus on the international competitiveness of U.S. education has waned somewhat, the debates regarding the achievement gap between White and non-Asian minority students continue. This paper addresses particular perspectives to reveal that high school graduates hold a particular assessment of standards with regard to equity, student learning, and educational quality. Their perspectives are important for guiding educational improvements in policy and practice.