Mavis G. Sanders is an American research scientist studying education and Black families.
Sanders received a Bachelor's in Urban Affairs with a concentration in political science from Barnard College/Columbia University in 1987.
[1][2] From 1987 through 1989 Sanders taught social studies and English in Papua New Guinea in the Peace Corps.
Hong notes that Sanders "makes two important distinctions as she lays the groundwork for her book: that community is not constrained by the geographical boundaries of neighborhoods, and that parental involvement — a part of community involvement — is not the focus of her book" and that the book challenges educators to work in ways that "move beyond a mere focus on parental involvement" and offers multiple concrete actionable ways to do so.
Sanders studies education, racial equity, youth development, Black families and children, and full-service community schools.