The Equity Expression: Six Entry Points for Nonnegotiable Academic Success

by Fenesha Hubbard

Create space for equity conversations that empower

Equity work is not a destination, but a journey. Equity work is nuanced and often difficult to discuss. In The Equity Expression, Hubbard creates space for equity conversations and empowers practitioners to be equity change agents.
Built around the framework of six entry points-- systems, mindsets, relationships, products, spaces, and processes-- this guide serves as a tool for deliberate and productive planning for equitable change. Reaching into the deepest layers of self to identify personal beliefs, practitioners can use this book to tackle hard truths and challenge themselves to do better.

This book provides a fresh take on dissecting equity with a lens to positively impact all students, including: concrete sequential steps to work towards solutions, a set of tools to identify problems of practice and establish implementation plans through the six entry points for equity, and reflection questions to help educators turn findings into actionable plans

For those committed to helping students succeed, the steps outlined in this book provide meaningful solutions to embed equity into every learning culture.

195 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 26, 2023

About the author

Word nerd. Acrostic thinker. Chicago Public Library cardholder. Educator. Writer. Speaker. Storyteller. Akita lover.

Reviews

[Tara Isaacs · Rating 5 out of 5]

"This is my first experience with an author who is thinking about equity through a lens to positively impact all students. It is a book for practitioners willing to tackle hard truths through reflective exercises that allow participants to reach into their deepest layers of self to identify what they believe, why they believe it, and what can be done; so they can work strategically towards a uniform solution. Readers will be captivated by the non-threatening way in which the author challenges all of us to look at ourselves and to do better, while offering a set of tools to identify problems of practice as well as creating strong implementation plans through the six entry points for equity. Practitioners, leaders, and adults committed to helping students will be interested in this book, as it puts the onus of learning on educators while also providing concrete sequential steps needed to work towards meaningful solutions. and ultimately to embed equity into every learning culture." -- Tara L. Isaacs Reviewed: 2023-02-01

[Lindsay Prendergast · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fenesha Hubbard's The Equity Expression should be mandatory reading for every educator at every level. No matter what preconceived notions you may have about the concept of equity, you will gain new insights, learn practical skills to use immediately, and evolve your approach to teaching and learning in powerful ways that are bound to have a positive impact on students! I previously thought I was pretty informed around how my beliefs, mindsets, and professional practices could shape my staff and students' learning experiences in significant ways. Hubbard's ideas quite literally blew the doors open on my existing understandings and broad gaps in my awareness, and it was a refreshing experience! The book is highly relational and her words invite you to engage in reflection and try new approaches. You will find yourself not wanting to put it down until the last word on the last page!