Description
Book SynopsisPractical ways and tools for school leaders to operationalize diversity, equity, and inclusion
What Goes Unspoken is a must-have guide for any school or educational systems leader looking to comprehend and put into play an effective, equity-centered plan that champions students, teachers, and staff. Moving beyond the abundant resources that focus on DEI theories, author Krystal Hardy Allen shows leaders and administrators how to concretely center DEI within both practices and policies, as well as how to do the interpersonal work of becoming a self-aware and equity-focused leader. With these resources, you''ll learn how to ensure that DEI is embedded in your strategic planning to create schools and education organizations that are transformative, inclusive, and equitable for both children and adults.
Focusing on ten specific domains of school leadership and district operationsincluding school board governance, finance, community engagement, instruction, school cul
Table of Contents
Introduction ix
Part One Getting Started 1
Chapter 1 Establishing a Shared Language and Vision 3
Chapter 2 Looking in the Mirror 19
Part Two Operationalizing DEI Within Your School or District 43
Chapter 3 Organizational Clarity and Commitment 47
Chapter 4 School Board Governance 67
Chapter 5 Organizational Leadership and Management 83
Chapter 6 Human Resources (HR) 93
Chapter 7 Teaching and Learning (Instruction) 115
Chapter 8 Student Culture and Climate 127
Chapter 9 Operations and Finance 141
Chapter 10 Family and Community Engagement 149
Chapter 11 Marketing, Branding, and Communications 159
Part Three Looking Ahead 163
Chapter 12 Where to Go from Here 165
Chapter 13 Tools You Can Leverage 167
Key Terms: A DEI Glossary 171
References 181
Acknowledgments 183
About the Author 185
Index 187
