S2, Ep12: Breaking the Mold: A Chat with Dr. Byron McClure, the Black Unicorn School Psych
Welcome to another episode of R4F- the Podcast and today we sit down with THE INCREDIBLE Dr. Byron McClure, a rare gem in the field of school psychology—part of the less-than-1% club of Black male school psychologists. We’re jumping right into his journey, starting with how he got into the world of school psych.
We’re not skirting around the issues. Dr. McClure discusses the culture of low expectations that often shackles Black students, the hesitation to set high standards, and the unfortunate trend of overassessing and placing Black students in special education.
Dr. McClure shares his insights on helping parents understand the often confusing process of special education, connecting certain behaviors to disabilities, and shining a light on the high number of Black boys being written up by teachers who might be lacking a bit in the cultural awareness department.
Dr. McClure drops the details on his creation—an app that’s not just about identifying, but actively combating discipline disparities. And because he’s not just about the issues, but also about solutions, we dive into his passion for Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and its powerful impact on Black boys.
We are so honored to sit down and have this chat with Dr. McClure!
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