Achieving Equity and Justice in Education through the Work of Systems Change

Jennifer Neitzel

In Achieving Equity and Justice in Education through the Work of Systems Change, Dr. Neitzel contends that our nation is at a crossroads. Do we continue with the band aid approach to equity that is focused on implementing isolated intervention programs aimed at reducing the achievement gap? Or do we embrace systems change, which requires us to focus on disrupting the roots that are sustaining deep disparities between Black and White students? She guides readers through the history of the educational system to facilitate a greater understanding about how barriers have morphed to disadvantage Black students and why systems change is necessary to address racial inequities within our schools. She lays out a systems change framework that provides the path forward for educational leaders, teachers, policy makers, and community members. "The Work" identifies key issues that must be addressed and offers a revolutionary new way of thinking about how to bring about lasting change for all students.

Lexington Books

Pages: 158 • Trim: 6 x 9

978-1-4985-9946-7 • Hardback • January 2020 • $85.00 • (£65.00)

978-1-4985-9947-4 • eBook • January 2020 • $45.00 • (£35.00)

Subjects: Education / Inclusive Education

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In Achieving Equity and Justice in Education through the Work of Systems Change, Dr. Neitzel contends that our nation is at a crossroads. Do we continue with the band aid approach to equity that is focused on implementing isolated intervention programs aimed at reducing the achievement gap? Or do we embrace systems change, which requires us to focus on disrupting the roots that are sustaining deep disparities between Black and White students? She guides readers through the history of the educational system to facilitate a greater understanding about how barriers have morphed to disadvantage Black students and why systems change is necessary to address racial inequities within our schools. She lays out a systems change framework that provides the path forward for educational leaders, teachers, policy makers, and community members. "The Work" identifies key issues that must be addressed and offers a revolutionary new way of thinking about how to bring about lasting change for all students.

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Lexington Books

Pages: 158 • Trim: 6 x 9

978-1-4985-9946-7 • Hardback • January 2020 • $85.00 • (£65.00)

978-1-4985-9947-4 • eBook • January 2020 • $45.00 • (£35.00)

Subjects: Education / Inclusive Education

Author

Jennifer Neitzel is the Executive Director of the Educational Equity Institute.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: The Current State of Educational Equity

Chapter 3: The History of Our Education System

Chapter 4: Key Issues that Work Against Educational Equity

Chapter 5: Achieving Equity through Systems Change

Chapter 6: Thinking Outside the Box: Using Community Organizing to Change Systems

Chapter 7: The Path Forward

Chapter 8: The Continuing Journey

Achieving Equity and Justice in Education through the Work of Systems Change

Jennifer Neitzel

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