Equity Issues for Today's Educational Leaders

Part 1 Introduction: Equity Issues for Today's School Leaders
Part 2 Introduction: Creating Equitable Schools for All
Chapter 3 The Meaning of Equity in Creating and Leading Equitable Schools: Revitalizing a Democratic Principle
Chapter 4 Preparing Democratic Educational Leaders: An Equity-Based Approach
Part 5 Introduction: Equity Issues for Today's Educational Leaders
Chapter 6 Meeting the Challenge of Ending Gender Bias in Public Education
Chapter 7 Educational Equity and School Choice: The Effect of Voucher Programs on Access to an Equitable Education and the Role of the School Leader
Chapter 8 Achievement Equity and the Gap that Divides
Chapter 9 Educational Equity and the Special Needs Student
Chapter 10 Addressing Equity and Social Justice Issues for English Language Learners: Using Reflection and Criticality
Chapter 11 Equity and the Preparation of Students for Postsecondary Education
Chapter 12 Diversity, Equity, and the Importance of Culturally Responsive Educational Leaders
Chapter 13 Coda: The Equity Problem and the Work of Educational Leaders

A profoundly important book that focuses on equity issues prevalent in our schools today. In this era of standards-based accountability, this collection of essays provides a greatly needed critical review of the challenges educators face in creating equitable schools for all students. As a university professor involved in leadership preparation, I am grateful for this collection and look forward to incorporating this work into my classroom teaching.