Educational Leadership

Includes bibliographical references.

Unconscious bias : when good intensions aren't enough -- Let's talk about racism in schools -- Code red: the danger of data-driven instruction -- The opportunity gap in literacy -- Students facing poverty : the new majority -- The root of discipline disparities -- Protecting black girls -- After sticks, stones and hurtful words -- Gender insights coming to your classroom -- The schools transgender students need --The (evasive) language of school reform -- Peeling back the wallpaper.

[Article Title : Unconscious bias : when good intensions aren't enough / Sarah E. Firaman, p. 10-15] Abstract : We absorb bias in the same way we breathe in smog, and it affects our decisions - and our lives.;[Article Title : Let's talk about racism in schools / Rick Wormeli, p. 16-23] Abstract : Racism is learned and can be unlearned, but only if we begin to talk together about it.;[Article Title : Code red: the danger of data-driven instruction / Susan B. Neumann, p. 24-29] Abstract : The ubiquitous data walls often discourage rathe than motivate students. ;[Article Title : The opportunity gap in literacy / Daborah Wolter, p. 30-35] Abstract : Many struggling students can learn to read and write if we focus on building on their strengths.;[Article Title : Students facing poverty : the new majority / Steve Suitts, p. 36-41] Abstract : By failing to give the majority a strong chance, we enlarge inequality in long-lasting ways.;[Article Title : The root of discipline disparities / James E. Ford, p. 42-48] Abstract : Why is it that students of color get disproportionately punished and suspended?;[Article Title : Protecting black girls / Monique W. Morris, p. 49-53] Abstract : Many black girls face harsh discipline practices and are pushed out of school.;[Article Title : After sticks, stones and hurtful words / Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, and Dominique Smith, p. 54-61] Abstract : Restorative justice begins the healing process for those who harm and those who are harmed.;[Article Title : Gender insights coming to your classroom / David Sadker and Mellissa Koch, p. 62-69] Abstract :Have girls made progress? what are the prevailing stereotypes? what new insights have we gained?;[Article Title : The schools transgender students need / Ellen Kahn, p. 70-73] Abstract : Educators must dramatically shift their school climate to be safe, secure and inclusive.;[Article Title : The (evasive) language of school reform / Pedro A. Noguera and Jill C. Pierce, p. 74-48] Abstract :Decisions to consolidate New York City public schools have harmed the most vulnerable children and families.;[Article Title : Peeling back the wallpaper / Robin Avelar La Salle and Ruth S. Johnson, p. 79] Abstract : How district leaders can look beyond summary data and gain more complex explanations for outcome disparities.