Bending the arc toward justice : equity-focused practices for educational leaders / edited by Rajni Shankar-Brown.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Shankar-Brown, Rajni, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Educational equalization--United States.

Educational equalization.

Educational leadership.

Social justice and education.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (326 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Charlotte, NC : Information Age Publishing, Incorporated, 2021.

Summary:

"School districts are experiencing increasing economic, racial, ethnic, linguistic, gender and sexuality, cultural diversity across the United States and globally. With increasing diversity and persistent social inequities widening (National Center for Educational Statistics, 2019; U.S. Census Data, 2018), school administrators face immense challenges and must actively work to build an equitable, healthy school climate. Educational leaders are critical for ensuring positive student outcomes and success, but often report feeling inadequately prepared for current challenges (Mitani, 2018; Coalition for Teacher Equality, 2016; Miller, 2013; Jordan, 2012; Papa, 2007). Unfortunately, growing challenges are contributing to high school administrator turnover rates and shortages (Mordechay & Orfield, 2017; Jacob et al., 2015; Gates et al., 2006) as well as perpetuating social inequities among preK-12 students instead of dismantling them (Beckett, 2018; Rangel, 2018; Shankar-Brown, 2015, Manna, 2015; Fuller, 2012). A research study by the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) and the Learning Policy Institute (LPI) reveals that public schools with higher percentages of low-income students and students of color are more likely to experience administrative turnover, which compounds equity issues affecting already vulnerable students (Levin and Bradley, 2019). This book provides educational leaders with a deeper understanding of equity-focused and inclusive leadership practices, while offering intersectional views on social inequalities and stark reminders of the work still ahead. Connecting theory to practice, this book offers needed encouragement and inspiration to both in-service and practicing educational leaders. Rooted in social justice and weaving together diverse voices, this edited volume systematically examines equity-focused PreK-12 and higher education leadership practices. Shankar-Brown (Ed.) calls on educational leaders to rise and mindfully work together to bend the arc toward justice"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Acknowledgments

Chapter 1. A revolution of love and action: Bending the arc toward justice through equity-focused educational leadership / Rajni Shankar-Brown

Chapter 2. The power of educational leaders to influence school climates towards equity and sustainable change in bilingual education / Kristen L. Pratt and Maria Dantas-Whitney

Chapter 3. Woke leadership: Why critical race consciousness matters for educational leaders / Michael W. Quigley and Angela Allie

Chapter 4. Leaders reducing the impact of implicit bias: The justice for bias framework / Gina Laura Gullo

Chapter 5. The privilege of intersectionality and the development of response(able) educators / Lesliee Antonette, Cynthia López Elwell, Kimberly Rodriguez, and Rose Vilchez

Chapter 6. Interculturally inclusive leadership: Transformative practices for educational equity / Thomas Lee Morgan and Keisha Kayon Morgan

Chapter 7. Breaking our box thinking: Examining conceptions and challenging practices to promote equity / Michael G. Ryan

Chapter 8. Equity audits as tools for school improvement: Educators' experiences and perceptions / Andrea L. Beall and Carey E. Andrzejewski

Chapter 9. My brother's keeper male academy: A response to race-based inequalities for males of color in urban schools / Fatima Morrell

Chapter 10. High-achieving success models for administrators working in high poverty schools / Amber Bryant

Chapter 11. Making space for teachers to create social justice brave spaces: Educational leadership that supports social justice work in classrooms / Karyn A. Allee-Herndon and Katherine A. Perrotta

Chapter 12. Soft skills and entrepreneurial competencies to promote equity in schools / Michela Floris and Serena Floris

Chapter 13. Giving equity a voice: Supporting school administrators with global equitable theories and practices / Erik Jon Byker, Elizabeth O. Crawford, and Hsuieh Dean Lee. About the Editor. About the Contributors.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher; resource not viewed.

Print version record.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9781648026102

1648026109

OCLC:

1260690267