Using Equity Audits to Create Equitable and Excellent Schools
Author | : Linda Skrla |
Publisher | : Corwin Press |
Total Pages | : 153 |
Release | : 2009-05-05 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781452208312 |
ISBN-13 | : 145220831X |
Rating | : 4/5 (12 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: 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 using: A set of “inequity indicators” for evaluating schools, generating essential data, and identifying problem areas Nine skill sets for improved equity-oriented teaching Charts, graphs, and support materials that can be customized for specific settings