Cultural Proficiency helps establish a mindset and worldview for effectively describing and responding to inequities. Its inside-outside approach to leadership is grounded in the assumption that honest introspection is a requirement to leading equity-driven change.
This book is dedicated to providing readers with the knowledge and skills to maximize the educational opportunities for children raised in low socio-economic conditions.
New content abounds in this fully updated second edition of the influential work on improving the learning experience by valuing student diversity and cultural dignity.
Positive systemic change begins when leaders propel schools toward diverse-friendly environments. Build welcoming, safe spaces through this inside-out analysis of cultural proficiencies, policies, and practices.
This book is a guide for educators who have the desire to interrupt the cycle of hostility directed toward historically marginalized groups and create a more equatable educational environment.