Shatter the System: Equity Leadership and Social Justice Advocacy in Education

Shatter the System is a critique of the American education system that introduces the Equitable-Social Change Process (ESCP) model for social justice advocates and equity leaders to guide their efforts. It emphasizes the humility, diversity, inclusion, and equity framework (HDEI) and provides activities, exercises, and strategic equity planning ideas to help organizations transform their schools to center and advance equity.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 124 pages
Publication date: 15 May 2022
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Shatter the System is a comprehensive critique of the American education system, delving into the social and cultural conditioning that has created disparities among students. The book aims to provide a framework for social justice advocates and equity leaders in schools and other organizations to promote sustainable and actionable equity efforts.

The Equitable-Social Change Process (ESCP) model is introduced as a guiding tool for these leaders. It encompasses four phases: awareness, accountability, action, and advocacy. Through these phases, leaders are equipped to navigate the complexities of equity work and ensure that their efforts resonate with all stakeholders.

The HDEI framework, which stands for humility, diversity, inclusion, and equity, is woven throughout the book. Humility serves as a foundational element in the framing of equity issues, emphasizing the importance of recognizing one's own biases and limitations. It also encompasses values and competencies that equity leaders need to possess, such as facilitating conversations about the intersectionality of race, gender, identity, and other factors that impact behavior, relationships, and curriculum.

Shatter the System offers a wealth of practical resources to assist schools and other organizations in their quest for equity transformation. It includes activities, exercises, strategic equity planning ideas, and equity auditing questions that can help leaders assess their current practices and identify areas for improvement. The book also serves as a clarion call for leaders to leverage their power, positions, and privileges to honor the dignity of others and create alliances and cross-cultural alliances for social change.

By embracing the principles outlined in Shatter the System, educators and leaders can work towards creating a more inclusive and equitable education system that celebrates the diversity of its students and prepares them for success in a rapidly changing world.

Weight: 168g
Dimension: 208 x 143 x 9 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781475864502