Leading Equity

Equity is a word that is very popular in today’s culture. But when we probe into it, we wonder if everyone understands it, or if we all have a different view of it. Equity by definition of the dictionary means ‘the quality of being fair and impartial.  But Equity in education means ensuring equally high outcomes for all participants in our educational system; removing the predictability of success or failures that currently correlates with any social or cultural factor (National Equity project). 

Make an Equity Action plan with me to look intently at the inequities in your learning center or classroom using simple data. Then find meaningful ways to interrupt the inequitable practices for all students.

Cultural humility will be a big part if teachers, as well as administration are to pursue cultural proficiency. They need to consider and accept their own biases and make it a learning process. They will need to have grace for themselves, as well as give grace to others, and be willing to participate in difficult conversations. But having these conversations can bring about policy change from the top. And teachers will be empowered to value student diversity and use student culture as an asset in the classroom.