Full Description
Anti-Racist Practices in K-12 Schools and Systems equips aspiring school and systems leaders with the necessary tools to disrupt oppressive systems and foster inclusivity within schools and classrooms. Bringing together voices of educators who have worked tirelessly to promote equity and excellence in America's schools, this book provides a wealth of impactful anti-racist, justice-seeking strategies and frameworks. Grounded in both research and lived experience, these actionable tools are informed by historical, socio-political, geographical, and educational realities, guiding readers to create more inclusive and just learning environments. A must-read for aspiring and practicing leaders who are keen to incorporate racially just educational practices into effective school leadership and engage in change for all their students.
Contents
1. A Call for Anti-Racist School and Systems Leaders 2. Repositioning Teacher Training to Teach in an Anti-Black Climate 3. Power Re(Distribution) and Agency-Building as Frameworks for an Anti-Racist Pedagogy 4. Race and Emerging Technologies in Education: Towards an Anti-Racist Educational Technology Leadership (AETL) Praxis 5. Boundary Crossing Leadership for Anti-Racist Leadership 6. Youth Engagement as a Cornerstone of Antiracist Education: From Theory to Transformative Practice 7. Leveraging School Counselors to Drive Antiracist School Leadership 8. Going Against the Grain: Black Male Teachers' Pedagogical Approaches and the Move from Enforcer to Instructional Leader 9. Developing Sustainable Antiracist Environments in K-12 Spaces 10. The Will to Change: Humanizing Learners through Grief Fluency as Anti-Racist Leadership 11. Making Love the Default: Implementing Reciprocal Feedback Systems to Cultivate Culturally Responsive Math Classrooms 12. Principal Supervisors as a Lever for Anti-Racism in Schools: Missed Connections and Opportunities in Research and Professional Standards 13. Leading for Equity and Humanity: Rising Through Crisis with Antiracist and Culturally Responsive Vision
