Improvement Science: Promoting Equity in Schools

Author:   Deborah Peterson ,  Susan Carlile
Publisher:   Myers Education Press
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9781975504670


Pages:   125
Publication Date:   30 September 2021
Format:   Paperback
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"Improvement Science: Promoting Equity in Schools is intended for classroom teachers, school leaders, and district leaders charged with leading improvement efforts in schools. From questions such as ""how do I develop a love of reading in my classroom?"" to ""how can I better manage student behavior during independent learning time?"" to ""what should we do to make sure kids of all races read at grade level by third grade"" to ""how could we include families of all backgrounds as partners in learning"" or ""how do we increase our graduation rate among underserved students"" or even ""how do we reduce theft during lunchtime,"" this book shares real-life examples from those who are currently leading equity-focused improvement in our classrooms and schools. If you are curious about how Improvement Science has been used, or how others have succeeded--or failed--at equity-focused improvement efforts in our classrooms and in our schools, or if you're wondering how to spur discussions in school districts, universities, and communities about leading equity-focused improvement, this book is for you. Teachers, students, family members, community members, principals and superintendents will be inspired to embrace Improvement Science as a method to improve equity in their schools. The book helps people new to Improvement Science to understand the basic steps to implement the process. If you're a beginner, it provides some basic steps and a resource (https://www.carnegiefoundation.org/our-ideas/six-core-principles-improvement/) to help you understand the process better; for those with some experience, the book will be an excellent refresher and tool with functional suggestions to take your practice further."

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Author:   Deborah Peterson ,  Susan Carlile
Publisher:   Myers Education Press
Imprint:   Myers Education Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 22.60cm
Weight:   0.333kg
ISBN:  

9781975504670


ISBN 10:   1975504674
Pages:   125
Publication Date:   30 September 2021
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock   Availability explained
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Change does not come easy, but I know it is possible to use a change lens to increase nurturing, culturally responsive and reassuring relationships in schools. The stories in this book recognize the importance of connection, compassion, data and the role of the teacher in improving classroom instruction. This book is a gift to the field!! --Dr. Karen Fischer Gray, Oregon Superintendent of the Year 2018 It is our moral obligation to think about our children and their future with an equity lens, offering all of them the tools they need to succeed in school and beyond. This book, created by educators for educators, is the perfect tool to learn new strategies on how to improve instruction in our classrooms. These are inspirational and motivational examples developed with an equity lens in mind. This book is an essential contribution to all educators who want to reshape our educational system with the hope of closing our academic gaps among the most marginalized students. Thank you, Dr. Peterson and Professor Carlile, for your forward thinking in compiling all this learning in one book. --Dr. Victor Vergara, Executive Director of Equity and Student Success, Edmonds School District, 2012 Oregon Middle School Principal of the Year School improvement is a very contextual endeavor. It is about finding what works for which students and under what conditions! Peterson and Carlile have captured the authentic stories of teachers and school leaders engaged in improvement science methods as they seek to advance equitable outcomes for their students within the context of their own schools. A great read for educators looking to get better at getting better! --Bill Eagle, Associate Director of Student Success, North Central Educational Service District Improvement Science: Promoting Equity in Schools demonstrates what collaborative problem solving among practitioners in schools and communities can look like when equity and justice are at the forefront and change is guided by the improvement science process. This important volume offers a firsthand look at improvement in action and shows us how the tools of improvement science are needed for improving and ensuring equitable and just educational systems. Kudos to Peterson & Carlile for putting together this resource! --Jill Alexa Perry, Ph.D., Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate & University of Pittsburgh As superintendent, I take seriously the goal of listening to and taking action on our students' and families' perceptions of school culture. I also believe deeply in empowering our teachers and staff to analyze and utilize data to lead and measure improvement in our classrooms and schools so each child achieves their dreams. Improvement Science: Promoting Equity in Schools provides numerous examples and ideas for teachers and principals as they collaborate with students, families, and colleagues to implement culturallyresponsive, anti-racist practices--with real results. --Dr. Susan Enfield, Superintendent, Highline Public Schools, 2020 Women in School Leadership Award by the American Association of School Administrators Collaborating with students, teachers, staff, families, and the broader community to ensure that each student and family has access and opportunity is at the heart of what I do as superintendent. Improvement Science: Promoting Equity in Schools is the kind of book that teachers, staff members, principals, community members, and superintendents can use to inspire impactful and lasting change and continuous improvement, building on the expertise of our community to create the high-performing, equity-focused classrooms and schools our children and families deserve. This book shares a multitude of perspectives across a wide-range of topics, all with a singular focus of educational improvement for our students. --Dr. Greg Baker, Superintendent, Bellingham Public Schools, Washington State 2020 Superintendent of the Year In Today's educational landscape we must possess the ability to adapt to change, while holding equity at the forefront of every decision. We make these changes while focusing on the needs of all students. Improvement Science: Promoting Equity in Schools provides educators with practical tools they need to make meaningful changes. These changes will positively impact student outcomes by removing barriers, and providing student-focused learning that is culturally relevant and engaging. This book highlights the expertise of teachers, school leaders and practitioners and provides a framework for success. It also includes practices that can be replicated and applied across classrooms, schools and districts. --Dr. Paul E. Coakley, Superintendent, Multnomah Education Service District


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Deborah Peterson (MA, Portland State University; EdD, Lewis and Clark College) is an associate professor at Portland State University. In her previous career as a school leader, she was known for increasing equity, community engagement, and student voice while dramatically improving student outcomes. Her teaching and research focus on preparing current and future school leaders to serve as anti-racist, culturally responsive leaders for equity. Her work has been published in numerous journals. The recipient of numerous grants for her work on equity, her current research includes examining the experiences of women leaders and leaders of color in numerous professions. Susan Carlile (MA, University of Oregon; graduate work in education, University of Washington and Harvard University) is a professor of practice and program lead for the Educational Leadership and Policy Program. She has facilitated the leadership development of over 600 school leaders, received 18 grants for her work, and presented and published in dozens of state, national and international forums of leadership. Most recently, her research has focused on examining the issues facing women in leadership positions and strategies for navigating the workplace to ensure gender, racial, ethnic, linguistic and socio-economic equity in education.

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