Public School Equity: Educational Leadership for Justice

Efforts to address inequities within schools often ignore the underlying beliefs that sustain injustices. This book offers educators guidance for leading a school or district grounded in social justice that focuses on teachers and belief systems, providing concrete "how-to s" and reflection questions to apply the content to their context.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 11 March 2022
Publisher: WW Norton & Co

Efforts to address inequities within our schools often overlook the underlying beliefs that perpetuate injustices, instead focusing on short-lived policies and practices. This book takes a distinct approach to eradicating educational disparities. Drawing on over forty interviews with teachers, principals, and district leaders, Manya C. Whitaker provides educators with guidance for leading a school or district grounded in social justice, centered on teachers rather than teaching practices, and focused on the belief systems that shape decision-making.

The chapters guide educational leaders through a strategic process for long-term change, encompassing school planning for family and community engagement, hiring and onboarding teachers, and sustaining equity through comprehensive professional development and equitable evaluation. Concrete "how-to's" are provided throughout, accompanied by reflection questions to assist readers in applying the content to their specific context. For any school or district leader committed to addressing the numerous inequities highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic, this book serves as an indispensable manual.

Weight: 464g
Dimension: 221 x 228 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780393714753