If not now, when?
Anchored in the tenets of justice, repair, and belonging, Equity Now is a comprehensive guide for educators that emphasizes the urgent need for immediate action to dismantle systemic barriers in education. Aimed at K-12 professionals at all levels of the education system, the book urges us to move beyond individual efforts by applying an equity lens to our policies and practices.
Through honest, sustained, and critical dialogues in ‘brave spaces, ‘ educators can address disparities and create equity-centered school communities. Equity Now proposes a solutions-oriented approach to fostering welcoming, affirming, responsive, and rigorous learning environments. Author Tyrone C. Howard, one of the leading authorities on issues related to racial inequality in our schools, provides
- An equity framework grounded in justice, repair, and belonging
- A clear vision of equity-focused leadership
- Essential practices, strategies, and resources for classroom teachers
- Suggestion for engaging parents, families and caregivers in schools
- Recommendations for engaging data in an equity based way
- Reflection questions and additional resources at the close of each chapter
This book is a must-read for educators, administrators, and policymakers who are committed to creating conditions in which our children can reach their highest potential.
Зміст
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Introduction: Why Equity Matters
Chapter 1: Equality v. Equity: Delineating Definitions.
Chapter 2: District Wide Equity: Responding to The Covid Effect & Beyond
Chapter 3: School Wide Equity: Centering Our Most Vulnerable Students
Chapter 4: Leadership & Equity: The foundation of Equity Centered Schools
Chapter 5: Equity in the Classroom
Chapter 6: Parent/Caregiver Engagement & Equity
Chapter 7: Data & Equity
References
Про автора
Tyrone C. Howard is the Pritzker Family Endowed Chair in the School of Education and Information Studies at UCLA. Howard is the co-director of the UCLA Pritzker Center for Strengthening Families and Children. He also is the co-director of the UCLA Center for the Transformation of Schools. Dr. Howard has published over 100 scholarly journal articles, book chapters, policy briefs, and technical reports. He is the author of six books. Dr. Howard is the president of the American Educational Research Association, which is the world’s largest educational research organization. He is a Fellow of the American Educational Research Association. In 2021 Dr. Howard was elected as a member of the National Academy of Education. His work has been highlighted by the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and the Washington Post. He is regularly featured on National Public Radio and many other media outlets. Dr. Howard is considered one of the nation’s foremost thinkers on issues tied to racial inequality in education.
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