James C. Bridgeforth

James C. Bridgeforth is an assistant professor specializing in educational leadership in the School of Education at the University of Delaware. His research and teaching primarily examine the politics of educational leadership and governance, specifically focusing on issues of equity, racial justice, and community voice in policy and decision-making.
A 2022 National Academy of Education/Spencer Foundation Dissertation Fellow, his scholarship has been published in academic journals such as the Journal of School Leadership, Education Policy Analysis Archives, Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, and Educational Administration Quarterly. He has also shared his work in national media outlets including Education Week, Educational Leadership Magazine, and The Washington Post.