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Sonja Hollins-Alexander and Nicole Law use a highly interactive and practical approach to conveying the theories and best practices of realizing the imperative of collective equity."
-- James McKay
"Collective Equity
is timely at any stage of professional development. It will help to set the stage for prospective educators and challenge them to think deeply about the importance of collectively and authentically providing instruction. It will help to strengthen their capacity to engage and commit to consistent proven practices that best meet the varied needs of students. This book charges us to be lifelong learners." -- Dr. Theresa W. Yeldell, Ed.D
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Successful implementation of educational equity requires joining forces with all school stakeholders to build brave spaces where all voices and perspectives are acknowledged, affirmed, and validated. This is the key to unlock creativity, innovation, and sustained commitment. Collective Equity
provides a blueprint of the essential dispositions, components, structures, and reflection tools for engagement in this never-ending equity journey. Collective equity brings the plane down to earth so that we can close the knowing and doing gap." -- Waldo V. Alvarado, M.S.Ed.
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Sonja Hollins-Alexander and Nicole Law eloquently illustrate the synergy that can happen in a collective learning community to address inequities and make a real impact in schools. Send a copy of this book to every school administrator, classroom teacher, and policymaker you can find and urge them to read it." -- Ron Wahlen
Table of ContentsForeword Acknowledgments Publisher’s Acknowledgments About the Authors Introduction Chapter 1: Coming Together Coming Together Through Our Shared Truth Working Together Coming Together to Work Together Connecting Dimensions of Identity Community Agreements and Equity Fatigue Coming Together Using a Collective Equity Framework Equity Pathways and Equity Pavers Understanding the Three Levels of Culture From Culturally Conscious to Culturally Humble (An Equity Pathway) Chapter 2: Cultivating an Environment of Collective Equity From Deficit Thinking to Asset-Based Actions Shared Truths and Purpose Vision and Mission Development Essential Components of Collective Equitable Cultures Collective Engagement by Design Process Chapter 3: Enacting Motivation and Relational Trust for the Collective Equity Movement Relational Trust The Circle of Trust Approach The Art of the Heart The Stimuli of Building Relational Trust Motivation to Nurture the Collective Can We Breathe? Chapter 4: Culturally Fortifying Practices From Equity Moves to Culturally Fortifying Transformational Practices Culturally Fortifying Classroom Strategies Chapter 5: Equity Dispositions for The Collective Cultural Sustainability From Systems to Classrooms Collective Efficacy Collective Equity Dispositions Chapter 6: Realizing the Promise of Collective Equity Leading for Collective Equity Collective Equity Leadership Attributes Disrupting Systems of Oppression and Inequity Engaging the Collective Equity Pathways Equity Pavers Final Words From the Authors Glossary References
