educational equalization

"'Doing equity' means coming to terms with some uncomfortable truths. The first of these is that our educational system is inequitable by design in that it was created to serve the needs of a privileged few at the expense of historically marginalized children and families. The second is that the decades of education reform that followed the passage of Brown versus Board of Education have done little to disrupt our inequitable status quo. Equity matters now more than ever. It will take many years to fully comprehend the extent of damage caused by the COVID 19 pandemic, but a singular truth became evident very early on: some groups of Americans, i.e. those who are BIPOC, poor, and otherwise disenfranchised, experienced disproportionate levels of harm and this pattern was replicated in our schools. While policy makers lament the learning losses that occurred we have literally lost children who are still unaccounted for in the wake of the pandemic"--Provided by publisher.

"Today's world poses many challenges for its inhabitants. Social injustice and environmental issues are at the forefront in the news and in the minds of young people. This text explores a difficulty many people around the world face lack of access to quality education. By exploring this issue around the world, readers will learn about activists who are making positive changes and about the obstacles they have yet to overcome. It's a perfect reminder to young activists and everyday readers that they have the power to change the world"--Provided by publisher.

"Cultural proficiency consultant Huda Essa guides educators in uncovering and overcoming their unconscious biases to effectively support all their students"--.

"Meckler's 'Dream Town' asks: Can a group of well-intentioned people fulfill the promise of racial integration in America? What does success look like and has Shaker achieved it? What are Black Americans asked to sacrifice and what will white people have to give up? The result is a complex portrait of a place that, while never perfect, has achieved more than most, and a road map for communities that seek to do the same"--Provided by publisher.

"Takes a . . . look at how we can create peaceful, inclusive classrooms where students can thrive. Through an intentional blend of theory, academic framework, narrative, and teacher-to-teacher advice, all educators, from those in the classroom for the first-time to those with years of experience, can begin to intentionally create joyful classrooms"--Back cover.

"[This book] provides a structure to begin . . . conversations about race, culture, bias, privilege, and power during the four quarters of the school year"--Provided by publisher.

Contains more than fifty essays that discuss the many issues of racism, offering advice for parents and teachers on how to respond when children bring up questions about race, and covers internalized oppression, colorblind classrooms, role models, and representing diversity in curriculums, and more.

"This edition retains the hallmark features previous editions, including the four agreements, the protocol, activities, reflective prompts and a series of powerful Racial Autobiographies. However, it has been updated to reflect our current sociopolitical environment--especially the current spotlight on racial injustice juxtaposed against a white nationalist backlash. This book has helped equity leaders in K-12 schools as well as other institutions develop their racial consciousness, and guide others to greater understanding and action"--Provided by publisher.

"In [this book], two . . . educators describe the phenomenon of unconscious racial bias and how it negatively affects the work of educators and students in schools"--OCLC.

"... shows staff developers how to develop training for educators that examines the relationship between race and achievement and promotes academic parity"--Amazon.com.