Pg. 99: Decoteau J. Irby and Ann M. Ishimaru's (eds.) "Doing the Work of Equity Leadership for Justice and Systems Change"

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About the book, from the publisher:

This book reveals the complex and crucial work of sustaining justice-focused educational systems change in the face of subtle resistance and outright attacks.

Scholars and practitioners, who have worked together in various capacities across different school systems, examine systemic equity leadership in U.S. public schools over the course of nearly a decade and across a time of profound racial and historical change.

This volume weaves together real-world insights, research-based strategies, and practical tools for transforming P–12 education systems into more equitable and just learning spaces. Contributors explore the early days of district equity leadership sparked by the Obama administration's focus on civil rights in education; Black Lives Matter (beginning with the Million Hoodies Movement for Justice); the proliferation of formal equity director roles, policies, and priorities; and the recent politically driven anti-DEI backlash.

This book is important reading for school leaders, district personnel, policymakers, and everyone who cares about a public education that works for all students.

Visit Decoteau J. Irby's website and Ann M. Ishimaru's website.

The Page 99 Test: Doing the Work of Equity Leadership for Justice and Systems Change.

--Marshal Zeringue