Full Description
Leveraging Crisis for Equitable School Improvement: Leadership Strategies from the Field is a must-read for school leaders seeking to navigate crises effectively while prioritizing equity. The book draws on real-world examples and extensive research to explore how school leaders can leverage crises to bring about equitable school improvement. It provides practical guidance on crisis leadership, from assessing the crisis to delivering resources and connecting with the community. The authors highlight the disproportionate impact of crises on marginalized populations and the need for a coherent and equitable response to crises, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. They also address the challenges faced by school leaders in managing crises, including limited funding and access to resources. Leveraging Crisis for Equitable School Improvement is a valuable resource for anyone interested in crisis leadership, equity in the public school system, and improving education outcomes for all students. The book's insights and strategies will help school leaders build more resilient, equitable, and effective schools that can thrive in the face of crises.
Contents
Chapter 1. The Imperative for Equitable Crisis Leadership in Schools: A Call to Action; Patricia M. Virella
Chapter 2. Toward Leadership for Equity: Unexpected Ways the COVID-19 Pandemic Helped Create Opportunities for Equitable Education; Aki Murata, Xueqin Lin, Quennie Dong, and Rebecca Cheung
Chapter 3. Coaching: An Actionable Strategy to Address Equity; Matthew Pearson and Joan Birringer-Haig
Chapter 4. Learning Under Pressure: Leading Educational Change Through Technology Implementation During COVID-19; Alexandra J. Lamb
Chapter 5. Re-Thinking-Re-Building-Re-Visioning Educational Leadership in a Pandemic Crisis Environment: Investigating Principals' and Assistant Principals' Concerns and Use of Time; Margaret-Mary Sulentic Dowell, Langley P. McClay, Angela Bradley, and Claudette Jackson
Chapter 6. Equity Gains from Unforeseen Crisis: Leadership Insights From 10 Texas Superintendents; Alexis Campbell, Rolf Straubhaar, and Melissa A. Martinez
Chapter 7. Uncovering Hidden Opportunities; Salliann Ran
Chapter 8. Creating a Space for All Voices: Gay Latino Teachers' Experiences and the Urgency for LGBTQQIA Equity in Schools; Juan Juárez
Chapter 9. Detracking in Response to Crisis; Margaret E. Thornton and Shannon Holder
Chapter 10. Commitment to Working Families: Foundations for Aftercare Programming; Christi Cipollini
Chapter 11. Structures of Hope: Leveraging Networked Communities to Facilitate Academic Support for Students; Shannon L. Kelley, Ryan Broderick, and Kate Callahan
