10 Perspectives on Equity in Education

In: Routledge Great Educators Ser.

Abstract

Cover -- Half Title -- Series Information -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Meet the Authors -- Introduction -- About the Routledge Great Educators Series Books -- Launching Volume I: All About Innovation -- Launching Volume Ii: All About Learning -- Launching Volume Iii: Equity Issues in Education -- 1 Equity in Education: The Underlying Impact-Recruitment to Retention -- Equity Defined -- Do We Have An Equity Issue in Schools? -- Recruitment to Retention -- The Work of Equity-Centered Leaders -- …To Better Serve Our Students -- Check Your Privilege -- Be the Disruptor -- Resources -- 2 Funds of Knowledge: Embracing the Cultural capital of Students of Color -- My Funds of Knowledge Story -- Relationships and Connections -- Funds of Knowledge and Cultural Capital -- Funds of Knowledge -- Cultural Capital -- Why Do Funds of Knowledge and Cultural Capital Matter? -- Implicit Bias, Equity, and Mirror Checks -- Embracing Funds of Knowledge and Cultural Capital -- How Do I Tap Into My Student's Funds of Knowledge in my Classroom or School? -- Leaders, What Are You Prepared to Do? -- Conclusion -- Resources -- 3 Equity in Early Childhood Education -- Equity for At-Risk Groups of Early Childhood Students -- Early Childhood Students From Low-Income Families -- Early Childhood Students With Special Needs -- Early Childhood Students Learning English -- Addressing Biases in Early Childhood Classrooms -- Recognizing Microaggressions -- Auditing Learning Materials -- Maintaining High Expectations -- Current Practices That Encourage Equity -- Differentiation -- Inclusive Practices -- Suggestions for Program Supports -- Parental Engagement -- Professional Development for Early Childhood Educators -- Conclusion -- Resources -- 4 Equity of Access: Moving Beyond the Barriers that Limit Opportunities for all Students -- Barrier 1: Beliefs.