We Must Say No to the Status Quo: Educators as Allies in the Battle for Social Justice - Couverture souple

McDermott, Dr. Veronica

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1506345344 ISBN 13 : 9781506345345

Editeur : Corwin, 2017

Synopsis

It takes more than good intentions to make meaningful change

The “spirit slashing” of injustice: that is how McDermott describes the psychic toll that marginalized students face every day. So how can you make a difference? McDermott gives you the tools to become a powerful ally, showing you how to:

• Better understand injustice so you can pierce the fog of privilege and embrace ally-hood
• Fill the gap between your desire to eliminate injustice and the attitudes and skills required to be effective
• Leverage your natural strengths, including your disposition, educational training, and professional position
• Challenge the structural barriers, practices, and beliefs that diminish opportunities for many students

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Veronica McDermott, Ph.D., is a retired school superintendent who continues to focus her efforts on school transformation, social justice, and equity. She is a frequent keynote speaker and workshop leader at national and international conferences devoted to issues of leadership and learning for equity and social justice. She is the author of many articles, chapters and opinion pieces, as well as co-author of two books designed to change the way educators think about, talk about and interact with our students who are not thriving.


Dr. McDermott received her Ph.D. from New York University, a professional diploma from Long Island University, and her Masters and Bachelor degrees from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. In addition to being superintendent of schools, she has served as assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction; principal; district director of English Language Arts, Reading, Second Language and ESL; and English teacher. She was also a regional director with a national professional development organization that provided high-quality, embedded learning experiences for urban educators.

Her legacy project is to eradicate the crime of squandered potential.

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

This book shows educators how to become powerful, effective allies for marginalized students so they can challenge the barriers, practices, and beliefs that diminish opportunities for many students.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Corwin
• Date d'édition: 2017
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1506345344
• ISBN 13: 9781506345345
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 264
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible