Equity Implementation

Candice Dowd Maxwell, EdD is the Associate Vice President of Diversity, Equity, Belonging, and Inclusion at McHenry County College. She is praised for her ability to work with organizations and schools to strengthen, internalize, and operationalize their equity efforts. Andrea Brown-Thirston, PhD, is the CEO and Founder of Optimal Learning Solutions LLC. Optimal Learning is a consulting company specializing in innovative education solutions to improve student learning outcomes.

• ForewordPrefaceAcknowledgmentIntroductionSection 1: Why this Book and How Will It Help Me?Chapter 1: Making the CaseChapter 2: Introducing the Ascension School District Chapter 3: Honoring the Personal JourneyChapter 4: Cultivating an Equity EcosystemSection 2: Planning for ChangeChapter 5: Equitable Curriculum and Instruction in Elementary School Chapter 6: Equitable Curriculum and Instruction in Middle School Chapter 7: Equitable Curriculum and Instruction in High SchoolChapter 8: Social and Emotional Wellness and Wellbeing in Elementary School Chapter 9: Social and Emotional Wellness and Wellbeing in Middle School Chapter 10: Social and Emotional Wellness and Wellbeing in High School Chapter 11: Leveraging the Commitment to PracticeAbout the Authors

Drs. Maxwell and Brown-Thirston present a compelling analysis of equity education. This book empowers educators to implement equitable practices and inspires readers to commit to transformative change and disruptive practices in education that impact diverse students. This framework is a necessary tool to develop students to not only succeed in the American economy but also compete globally. In their utilization of case studies, I saw the stories of many broken educational systems where millions of our students are educated. This book is a necessary contribution to the field; it provides in depth analysis, thoughtful reflection, and conjures meaningful dialogue to impact current and future generations. This is a must read!