What Every Principal Needs to Know to Create Equitable and Excellent Schools

by George Theoharis (Editor), Jeffrey S. Brooks (Editor)

This book is a critical instructional leadership resource for new and veteran principals who want to see all students succeed. Key scholars show how to put into practice a commitment to equity and excellence across the Pre-K–12 spectrum. Readers learn directly from experts in each of the content domains (literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, music, early childhood, special education, English language learners, world languages, and physical education) how a commitment to social justice and equity can be grounded in core subject areas, why each has a place in the school, and what they need to know and do in each subject area. “This book is a noble work of art; it is thoughtful, well written, and passionate.”
― Sarah Jerome , superintendent, past president of the AASA
“A much-needed and important extension in our understanding of instructional leadership.”
― Joseph F. Murphy , Vanderbilt University
“At last a book on what principals need to know that doesn’t sacrifice the idea of an education to develop the entire human being instead of workers who can compete with China.”
― Fenwick W. English , The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
“Bridges the gap between the intellectual considerations of academia and the everyday aspects of leadership practice. It is a must-read for principals, superintendents, curriculum specialists, and those who prepare them.”
― Autumn Cyprès , The University of Tennessee
“Finally, a thoughtful, well-crafted book that guides school leaders on promoting both high-quality teaching and learning and equity principles to improve student learning across content areas and needs.”
― Terry Orr , Bank Street College of Education
"WOW! Social justice leadership with explicit core content areas addressed all in one book. All principals hoping to improve student achievement and equity should consider this book when thinking about their leadership."
― Deborah Hoffman , principal, Lincoln Elementary School, Madison, WI
“As a school principal in high-need schools for the past 10 years, I truly recommend this book to anyone interested in improving the state of learning and increasing achievement scores.”
― Rob DiFlorio , principal, Henninger High School, Syracuse, NY

240 pages, Paperback

First published August 17, 2012

Reviews

[Joseph Schneider · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thought provoking book that makes me want to investigate certain topics. Has a lot of good ideas, yet the challenges to implementation are brushed off. Makes for a good starting point of where thoughts should be to promote equity.

[Mills College Library]

371.207 W5552 2012

[Joe · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not exactly my definition of "fun reading" as it was read for class . . . but it should still count. Typical grad text whose contents are clearly explained in its title.

[Angela · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fabulous evidence-based collection of articles geared toward leaders working in diverse schools with an emphasis on equity and social justice.