Using Equity Audits to Create Equitable and Excellent Schools

by Linda E. Skrla (editor), Kathryn Bell McKenzie, James Joseph Scheurich

Use the power of equity audits to help eliminate achievement gaps and educational bias!   Grounded solidly in theory and the use of data, this resource provides practical, easy-to-implement strategies for effectively using equity audits to ensure a high-quality education for all students, regardless of socio-economic class. Readers will discover how to increase equity awareness at school and district levels and remedy inequalities in teacher quality, program design, and student achievement by

Genres: Education

152 pages, Paperback

First published May 5, 2009

Reviews

[Tina]

While I had to read this for a graduate class, I recommend this book for new school administrators that can have a voice in budget, faculty, & academic programming for schools all in an effort to help close the achievement gap.

[Meara Healy]

This is a great book to read. Especially if you’ve ever been bothered by the presumed acceptance that some schools are just “that way” when it comes to performance.

Increasing equity in resources, programs, and teacher quality is a battle that all should be willing to participate in!

[sharon a grigsby]

A slow read, but necessary for the understanding of theory-based application in education and building equity in our schools today.

[Shea]

Had to read for a class. Strictly informative for how to do an equity audit in your school. Other than that, not worth reading.

[Spacek Kim]

This book gets to the heart of the issue in educating all students. Strategies are given to provide equity to all students. Leaders are key to an attitude of educating all students.