Leading Equity In Your Schools

Leading Equity In Your Schools Sheldon L. Eakins, Ph.D. is the Founder of the Leading Equity Center and host of the Leading Equity Podcast. He is also the author of Leading Equity: Becoming an Advocate for All Students. With over 11 years in education, he has served as a teacher, principal, and Director of Special Education. Dr. Eakins has a passion for helping educators accomplish equitable practices in their schools. He has earned a B.S. degree in Social Science Education, an M.S. degree in Educational Leadership, and a Ph.D. in K-12 Education. Show Highlights The downfall of having an equity checklist. The book that takes you on a resourceful journey for learning to make changes at your school and systems. Finding your voice comes through understanding your identity in challenging situations. Avoid doing harm with strategies and approaches for having conversations that are difficult for you. Practical, empathic, and very doable relationship building strategies and advice. Equity is not limited to just race. All schools have room for growth in understanding the reality and not the idea of equity. Recognize the process, exclusions, and tradition necessary for generating buy-in...