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

by Theoharis, George; Brooks, Jeffrey S.

• ISBN13: 9780807753538
• ISBN10: 080775353X
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-08-17
• Publisher: Teachers College Pr

Summary

School leaders who succeed at creating a high-achieving learning community must also be committed to creating an equitable environment for all students. In this new book, key scholars across the content areas show how to put into practice a commitment to equity and excellence across the Pre-K12 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 critical instructional leadership resource for new and veteran principals who want to see all students succeed. Contributors: Antonio J. Castro, Julie Causton-Theoharis, Virginia Collier, Katherine Delaney, Catherine Ennis, Virginia Goatley, Beth Graue, Rochelle Gutiérrez, Kathleen A. Hinchman, Anne Karabon, Christi Kasa, Dave McAlpine, Mitchell Robinson, Victor Sampson, Sherry A. Southerland, and Wayne Thomas

Author Biography

George Theoharis is an associate dean in the School of Education at Syracuse University and an associate professor in Educational Leadership and Inclusive Elementary Education. He is the author of The School Leaders Our Children Deserve. Jeffrey S. Brooks is an associate professor and program coordinator of Educational Administration at Iowa State University. He is the author of Black School, White School: Racism and Educational (Mis)leadership.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. ix
Introduction-Equity-Oriented Instructional Leadership	p. 1
Literacy-Leading Literacy Programs That Foster Excellence in All Students	p. 13
Mathematics-Beyond the Achievement Gap: What It Takes to Become an Effective Leader in Mathematics for Marginalized Youth	p. 31
Science-Creating Effective School Leaders for 21st-century Science	p. 54
Social Studies-Teaching Social Studies for Democratic Equity and Excellence	p. 71
Music-Music Teaching and Learning in a Time of Reform	p. 89
Early Childhood-Learning to Love Your Noisy Neighbor: A Principals Guide to the Education of Young Children	p. 110
Special Education-Leadership for Inclusive Education: What Every Principal Needs to Know	p. 130
English Language Learners-What Really Works for English Language Learners: Research-Based Practices for Principals	p. 155
World Languages-Understanding Foreign Language Instruction in Your School	p. 174
Physical Education-Innovative Practices and Programs in Physical Education	p. 191
Afterword-Instruction and Learning Are at the Core of Leadership for Equity and Excellence	p. 209
About the Editors and Contributors	p. 213
Index	p. 217
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