Black Girls Matter Survey

How Do Black Girls Experience K-12 Schools in Nevada?

Are you a self-identified Black girl enrolled in K-12 schools in Nevada? If so, we are asking you to help us learn more about your school experience. This survey is short and should take no more than 11 minutes. It contains a combination of multiple choice, ranked, and short answer questions. Elementary aged students may need caregiver support.

The information shared will be used to create resources to support Black girls. Thank you in advance for taking the time to complete this survey! We appreciate you!

If you have questions, contact Danae Dunlap, at Danae.dunlap@codeswitch.org

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* 1. In general, how much respect do students at your school have for you and other Black girls?

A great deal

A lot

A moderate amount

A little

Not at all

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* 2. In general, how much respect do teachers at your school have for you and other Black girls?

A great deal

A lot

A moderate amount

A little

None at all

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* 3. In general, how much respect do administrators (principal, counselors, etc) at your school have for students who self-identify as Black girls?

A great deal

A lot

A moderate amount

A little

None at all

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* 4. How fairly are Black girls at your school disciplined?

Extremely fairly

Very fairly

Somewhat fairly

Not so fairly

Not at all fairly

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* 5. Are police officers present on your school's campus?

Police officers are present on my school's campus all day

Police officers visit my school's campus throughout the day but are not permanently stationed there

Police officers are present on my school's campus a few times a week

Police officers visit my school once a week

No, there is not a police presence on my school's campus

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* 6. If police officers are on your campus, how fairly do they treat you and other Black girls at your school?

Extremely fairly

Very fairly

Somewhat fairly

Not so fairly

Not at all fairly

I don't think the idea of policing in schools could ever be fair so none of the above applies.

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* 7. How excited are teachers to be at your school?

Extremely excited

Very excited

Somewhat excited

Not so excited

Not at all excited

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* 8. How excited are you to be at your school?

Extremely excited

Very excited

Somewhat excited

Not so excited

Not at all excited

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* 9. How much do you care about learning?

A great deal

A lot

A moderate amount

A little

Not at all

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* 10. How much would you say you value your education?

A great deal

A lot

A moderate amount

A little

Not at all

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* 11. What is your view towards the current state of education?

Highly Favorable

Slightly Favorable

Neutral

Slightly Unfavorable

Highly Unfavorable

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* 12. How comfortable do you feel in being your authentic self at school?

Extremely Comfortable

Somewhat Comfortable

Neutral

Slightly Uncomfortable

Highly Uncomfortable

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* 13. How safe do you feel at your school?

Extremely safe

Very safe

Somewhat safe

Not so safe

Not at all safe

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* 14. Explain your answer for question 13 , and/or any of the above questions you choose.

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* 15. How satisfied are you with the extracurricular activities available to you and other Black girls at your school?

Extremely satisfied

Very satisfied

Somewhat satisfied

Not so satisfied

Not at all satisfied

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* 16. Does your school have affinity groups (Black Student Unions, LGBTQ+ clubs, Women-led clubs, etc)?

Yes, a lot!

Yes, a few.

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* 17. How satisfied are you with the curriculum available to you and other Black girls at your school?

Extremely satisfied

Very satisfied

Somewhat satisfied

Not so satisfied

Not at all satisfied

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* 18. How satisfied are you with the number of Black teachers, administrators, and other professionals on your school campus?

Extremely satisfied

Very satisfied

Somewhat satisfied

Not so satisfied

Not at all satisfied

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* 19. For the next few question, you will be given a series a statements. We want to know how much you agree/disagree with said statements.

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Neutral	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
My school provides me with the resources and/or support to succeed academically.	My school provides me with the resources and/or support to succeed academically. Strongly Agree	My school provides me with the resources and/or support to succeed academically. Agree	My school provides me with the resources and/or support to succeed academically. Neutral	My school provides me with the resources and/or support to succeed academically. Disagree	My school provides me with the resources and/or support to succeed academically. Strongly Disagree
I am encouraged by school staff to participate in ‘overachiever’ activities (advanced classes, honor societies, extracurriculars, etc.).	I am encouraged by school staff to participate in ‘overachiever’ activities (advanced classes, honor societies, extracurriculars, etc.). Strongly Agree	I am encouraged by school staff to participate in ‘overachiever’ activities (advanced classes, honor societies, extracurriculars, etc.). Agree	I am encouraged by school staff to participate in ‘overachiever’ activities (advanced classes, honor societies, extracurriculars, etc.). Neutral	I am encouraged by school staff to participate in ‘overachiever’ activities (advanced classes, honor societies, extracurriculars, etc.). Disagree	I am encouraged by school staff to participate in ‘overachiever’ activities (advanced classes, honor societies, extracurriculars, etc.). Strongly Disagree
I feel as though my identity as a Black girl is respected within my schooling environment	I feel as though my identity as a Black girl is respected within my schooling environment Strongly Agree	I feel as though my identity as a Black girl is respected within my schooling environment Agree	I feel as though my identity as a Black girl is respected within my schooling environment Neutral	I feel as though my identity as a Black girl is respected within my schooling environment Disagree	I feel as though my identity as a Black girl is respected within my schooling environment Strongly Disagree
I feel as though natural/Afro-centric hairstyles (afros, locs, cornrows, etc.) are respected within my schooling environment.	I feel as though natural/Afro-centric hairstyles (afros, locs, cornrows, etc.) are respected within my schooling environment. Strongly Agree	I feel as though natural/Afro-centric hairstyles (afros, locs, cornrows, etc.) are respected within my schooling environment. Agree	I feel as though natural/Afro-centric hairstyles (afros, locs, cornrows, etc.) are respected within my schooling environment. Neutral	I feel as though natural/Afro-centric hairstyles (afros, locs, cornrows, etc.) are respected within my schooling environment. Disagree	I feel as though natural/Afro-centric hairstyles (afros, locs, cornrows, etc.) are respected within my schooling environment. Strongly Disagree
I feel as though African American Vernacular English is respected within my schooling environment.	I feel as though African American Vernacular English is respected within my schooling environment. Strongly Agree	I feel as though African American Vernacular English is respected within my schooling environment. Agree	I feel as though African American Vernacular English is respected within my schooling environment. Neutral	I feel as though African American Vernacular English is respected within my schooling environment. Disagree	I feel as though African American Vernacular English is respected within my schooling environment. Strongly Disagree
I feel as though Black culture as a whole is respected within my schooling environment.	I feel as though Black culture as a whole is respected within my schooling environment. Strongly Agree	I feel as though Black culture as a whole is respected within my schooling environment. Agree	I feel as though Black culture as a whole is respected within my schooling environment. Neutral	I feel as though Black culture as a whole is respected within my schooling environment. Disagree	I feel as though Black culture as a whole is respected within my schooling environment. Strongly Disagree
I have at least one ‘safe person’, or an adult I can go to at a time of crisis, in school.	I have at least one ‘safe person’, or an adult I can go to at a time of crisis, in school. Strongly Agree	I have at least one ‘safe person’, or an adult I can go to at a time of crisis, in school. Agree	I have at least one ‘safe person’, or an adult I can go to at a time of crisis, in school. Neutral	I have at least one ‘safe person’, or an adult I can go to at a time of crisis, in school. Disagree	I have at least one ‘safe person’, or an adult I can go to at a time of crisis, in school. Strongly Disagree
I feel as though my identity as a Black girl has caused me to be treated differently within my school environment.	I feel as though my identity as a Black girl has caused me to be treated differently within my school environment. Strongly Agree	I feel as though my identity as a Black girl has caused me to be treated differently within my school environment. Agree	I feel as though my identity as a Black girl has caused me to be treated differently within my school environment. Neutral	I feel as though my identity as a Black girl has caused me to be treated differently within my school environment. Disagree	I feel as though my identity as a Black girl has caused me to be treated differently within my school environment. Strongly Disagree

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* 20. In general, which statement best captures how you feel about your experience as a Black girl at your school?

I absolutely love everything about my school. It's LIT!

I'm good! My school is good! It's all good!

I have a good experience at my school but understand that many students like me may have a different experience.

My school is meh! It's my friends for me! Just saying!

I am not here for my school at all. I only show up because the adults in my life force me to!

I dislike everything about my school and have all but checked out!

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* 21. In general, which do you feel is a barrier to an equal education for you and other Black girls? (Check all that apply)

race/gender discrimination, harassment, and bullying by other students

race/gender discrimination, harassment, and bullying by teachers or other adults in the building

systemic racism carried out through school policies (unfair discipline, over policing in school, racial and gender bias, etc.)

limited access to Black Teachers and School Leaders to serve as role models and mentors

lack of curriculum with a focus on Black history and culture

lack of opportunities and access to advanced studies programs (AP classes, Gifted and Talented, Magnet Programs, arts/music enrichment, sports, etc.)

lack of family and/or community support

individual student trauma

conditions related to poverty: housing and food insecurity, drug and alcohol addiction, unfunded schools, etc.

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* 22. Consider your answer to the previous question. What do you believe will make the school experience better and more equitable for you and other Black girls?

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* 23. What grade are you in?

Elementary Age (K-5)

6th

7th

8th

9th

10th

11th

12th

Other

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* 24. What do we need to do to create schools where Black girls thrive, achieve, and can show up as their unapologetic Black selves? Paint the picture for us with your words.

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* 25. Besides identifying as a Black girl, what else can you tell us about your identity that may help us better understand how Black girls are experiencing K-12 schools (Optional)

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* 26. What else would you like to say that will help us understand your answers to the questions above?

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* 27. BLACK GIRL STORIES ABOUT DISCIPLINE AND POLICING IN SCHOOLS: In the future, we will reach out to Black girls to learn more about how they experience discipline and school police on their campus. If you would be interested in participating in a confidential 30 minute interview, please leave us with your contact information and we will contact you when time. (Optional)

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ZIP/Postal Code

Email Address

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