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Book SynopsisFocuses on the leader's role in initiating and sustaining anti-bias education in programs for young children and their families. This second edition emphasizes how the journey requires thoughtful, strategic, long-term planning that addresses all components of an early childhood care and education program.
Trade ReviewPraise for the First Edition!
"This book is a tool box for building early childhood programs that foster sentiments of justice and fairness in leaders, teachers, and young children." —Herbert Kohl, educator and bestselling author
"A concise and powerful message for anti-bias leaders in early childhood education everywhere. A truly inspired gift of lessons from the movement, for the movement." —Carol Brunson Day, board president, NAEYC (2014–2016)
"For those who are seeking to make a real difference and impact on the world we live in, this book lays a road map and foundation for the work ahead." —Luis A. Hernandez, early childhood education specialist
"Recognizes the essential role early childhood administrators play in initiating and sustaining culturally relevant care and education. This book provides the tools program leaders need." —Paula Jorde Bloom, founder, McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership
"If you are an educator wanting to see more equity and inclusiveness in the world, you'll find reassurance, resources, and strategic thinking to engage with in this anti-bias work." —Margie Carter, author and international early childhood consultant
Table of ContentsForeword by Iheoma U. IrukaAcknowledgments
Introduction
Organization of This Book
Meet the Authors and Contributors
1. Pursuing the Anti-Bias Vision: The Conceptual Framework
Revisiting Anti-Bias Education
Becoming an Anti-Bias Program
Changing Adult Consciousness and Behavior
Understanding the Phases of Adult Anti-Bias Development
Recognizing Contested Grounds for Anti-Bias Education
Anti-Bias Education—Within Reach
2. Best Practices of Early Childhood Program Leaders: The Foundation for Anti-Bias Leadership
Key Aspects of ECCE Program Leadership
Core Attributes of Effective ECCE Program Leaders
Professional Development of ECCE Program Leaders
Taking on the Challenge
3. Reading the Program and Preparing for Anti-Bias Change
Collecting Preliminary Impressions: Establishing a Baseline for Planning
Making Sense of the Baseline for Strategic Planning
Setting the Stage for Action
A Dynamic and Cyclical Process
4. Fostering Reflective Anti-Bias Educators
Building a Community of Anti-Bias Learners
Committing to an Anti-bias Education Framework Being a Life-Long Learner
5. Engaging Families and Growing Anti-Bias Partnerships
The Framework for Working with Families
Introducing Anti-Bias Values and Expectations
Family Anti-Bias Education and Dialogues
Promoting Family Partnership and Leadership
Making All Families Visible
6. Deepening and Sustaining Anti-Bias Awareness, Knowledge, and Skills
Enhancing the Professional Development of Anti-Bias Teachers
Facilitating Teachers' Work with Families
Staff Development Throughout the Year
7. Managing and Negotiating Disequilibrium and Conflict
Understanding Conflict
Building the Foundation for Productive Conflict
Turning Conflict into Growth
Responding to Pushback and Opposition
Thoughtful Risk Taking
8. Documenting and Assessing Anti-Bias Education Change
Indicators and Strategies for Documenting Anti-Bias Change
Strategically Managing External Standards Requirements and Assessment Tools.
Documentation and Empowerment
Epilogue. Sustaining the Anti-Bias Vision
Motivation Comes from Our Inner Core
"Man Man Lai": Slowly It Will Come
Fostering a Community for Change
Staying Over the Long Haul
Carry on the Movement for Change
References
Index
About the Authors
