Creating Home for Students of Color: A Qualitative Study

Abstract

My name is Owen Setiawan, and I am an Indonesian-American eighth grader. This piece is a reflection on a qualitative research study I worked on with a group of students that investigated how school climates feel for middle, high school, and college students of color in the United States. After analyzing data from interviews and personal reflections from my student team, I then present the specific ways in which and reasons why students of color feel comfortable or uncomfortable in different educational settings. I conclude with recommendations for making educational spaces more welcoming and home-like for diverse populations.