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Equity 101- The Equity Framework
Book 1

Foreword by Bonnie M. Davis



June 2012 | 184 pages | Corwin
Equity is key to closing the achievement gapThis first volume of a four-book series outlines a simple, yet powerful framework for guiding school leaders through implementing institutional equity. The series provides the foundation necessary for educational leaders to discuss their schoolsÆ limitations and biases, as well as what they need to do to become more equitable. The author introduces the three essential characteristics of equity:Clear expectations for closing the achievement gapCommitment to rigorous curriculumRelationships that promote learningUltimately, this powerful book provides a clear vision and action plan for creating a system where equity can flourish.
 
Acknowledgments
 
About the Author
 
Prologue
 
1. Finding Equity
Realizing Equity

 
My Path to Equity

 
Black and White

 
Understanding My History

 
Embracing Diversity

 
Discovering Race

 
Norming Difference

 
Authenticating My Present

 
The Equity Lens

 
 
2. Defining Equity
Equity Success: Northrich Elementary

 
Exploring Equity

 
Describing Equity

 
Equity Definition

 
Deconstructing Equity

 
 
3. Framing Equity
Equity Success: Elmont Memorial High School

 
Framework Versus Strategy

 
The Equity Framework

 
Equity Framework: Characteristics

 
Equity Framework: Leadership

 
Equity Framework: Culture

 
Equity Framework: Practice

 
 
4. Personal Equity
Equity Success: Frankford Elementary

 
Individual Collectivism

 
Overcoming Biases

 
Acknowledging Privilege

 
Missionary Syndrome

 
Personal Equity Equals Passion

 
 
5. Institutional Equity
Equity Success: Sanger Unified School District

 
Understanding Institutionalism

 
Dominant Culture: Whiteness

 
Institutionalized Whiteness

 
Who Equitably Benefits?

 
Institutionalized Equity Equals Persistence

 
 
6. Professional Equity
Equity Success: Dunbar High School

 
Shifting Practice

 
Practice to Theory

 
Equitizing Standards

 
Implementing Equity

 
 
7. Moral Equity
Equity Plus Excellence

 
Equity Success: Behrman Charter Elementary

 
Staring Down Failure

 
The Journey Behind - The Journey Ahead

 
Internalizing Equity

 
Driving Equity

 
 
Epilogue
 
References

Sample Materials & Chapters

Foreword

Prologue


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