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Since the beginning of the 21st century, government at the federal and state levels has tried to dramatically increase accountability for the academic outcomes of all students, as exemplified by education legislation and funding mandates. One result has been major reforms in the preparation and professional development of educational leaders. Nevertheless, the disparities in student educational outcomes have persisted despite changes in funding priorities and school/leadership reforms. This practical guide is designed help increase the consciousness, willingness, and political savvy of all adult school community stakeholders to successfully implement equity reforms. It proposes a bold, new leadership paradigm - Culturally Courageous Leadership - that facilitates the adoption of the values, beliefs, attitudes and skills needed to achieve equitable educational outcomes.

"If your work environment challenges you to step outside of your comfort zone, this book will help you to be successful there. It is relatively easy to be a leader when everyone sees one another through the same cultural lens. John Browne helps you to develop the understanding, attitudes, and behaviors of a leader who cares about results and seeks to engage effectively with the people who will deliver them. In this book you will be challenged, inspired, and encouraged as you work to become a culturally courageous leader." -- Kikanza J. Nuri-Robins 20120123 "John Browne makes an important contribution to the conversation about educational leadership for equity, presenting us with the inescapable challenge of becoming culturally courageous. Browne's work provides valuable insights into the complexity of the issues educational leaders must confront to create more equitable schools. He partners these insights with pragmatic, strategic approaches so that we might all be more culturally courageous leaders." -- Jeff Duncan-Andrade, Associate Professor 20120123 "This sorely needed book is an invaluable source of ideas, strategies, and insights for new, future, and practicing administrators who are interested in pursuing an equity agenda for their schools and districts." -- Sonia Nieto, Professor Emerita 20120330 "Browne adds unique perspectives toward 'equity capacity building' for educational leaders and institutions in better meeting the learning needs of underachieving students of color and poverty, including compelling real-life examples of culturally courageous leadership, an impressive blend of theory and practice, and an analytical style that is action-focused." -- Geneva Gay, Professor of Curriculum and Instruction 20120330 "Equity warriors everywhere will find this useful resource packed with effective strategies, user-friendly processes, and helpful tools." -- Jennifer Frentress, Director of Teaching and Learning 20120123 "Browne answers practitioners' 'So what?' and 'What now?' questions that arise after analyzing data. I highly recommend this book for teachers, counselors, site and district administrators, parents, and any other stakeholders interested in using data as a tool to identify gaps in access and opportunities for success in school and beyond." -- Tonia Causey-Bush, Director of Research, Evaluation, and Accountability 20120123

ISBN: 9781412997812
ISBN-10: 141299781X
Audience: Professional
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number Of Pages: 408
Published: 14th August 2012
Dimensions (cm): 25.4 x 17.8  x 2.8
Weight (kg): 0.839