Book contents
- Understanding the Role of Equity
- Understanding the Role of Equity
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Preface
- 1 Why Equity?
- 2 An Understanding
- 3 “Should I Stay (Away) or Should I Go?” – PRIDE Parade Case Study
- 4 “Only the Few, the Proud, the Gifted …”: Gifted and Talented Case Study
- 5 “Weird Book” – Book Censorship Case Study
- 6 “Just Not a Good Fit” – Hiring Practices Case Study
- 7 “Must be the Music” – Hateful Language Case Study
- 8 “Credible Threat” – School Safety Case Study
- 9 The Leadership Journey
- “No Progress without Struggle”
- References
- Index
2 - An Understanding
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 12 October 2023
Book contents
- Understanding the Role of Equity
- Understanding the Role of Equity
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Preface
- 1 Why Equity?
- 2 An Understanding
- 3 “Should I Stay (Away) or Should I Go?” – PRIDE Parade Case Study
- 4 “Only the Few, the Proud, the Gifted …”: Gifted and Talented Case Study
- 5 “Weird Book” – Book Censorship Case Study
- 6 “Just Not a Good Fit” – Hiring Practices Case Study
- 7 “Must be the Music” – Hateful Language Case Study
- 8 “Credible Threat” – School Safety Case Study
- 9 The Leadership Journey
- “No Progress without Struggle”
- References
- Index
Summary
Concerns regarding equity and diversity are ongoing. Effective school and district leaders need to become ever-evolving researched practioners to meet the needs of the students, staff, and communities they serve. The achieve gap is explored and reflective practice is emphasized as a crucial tool as leaders delve into the additional concerns associated around the opportunity, confidence, and honesty gaps. Leaders are given a “mirror” to examine their place along the continuum regarding the concepts of being an ally, advocate, and/or activists.
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- Understanding the Role of EquityEquity Focused Case Studies for Education Leaders, pp. 18 - 45Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2023