Patrick M. Jenlink is professor of doctoral studies in the Department of Secondary Education and Educational Leadership and director of the Educational Research Center at Stephen F. Austin State University.

• Part 1 Introduction: Equity Issues for Today's School LeadersPart 2 Introduction: Creating Equitable Schools for AllChapter 3 The Meaning of Equity in Creating and Leading Equitable Schools: Revitalizing a Democratic PrincipleChapter 4 Preparing Democratic Educational Leaders: An Equity-Based ApproachPart 5 Introduction: Equity Issues for Today's Educational LeadersChapter 6 Meeting the Challenge of Ending Gender Bias in Public EducationChapter 7 Educational Equity and School Choice: The Effect of Voucher Programs on Access to an Equitable Education and the Role of the School LeaderChapter 8 Achievement Equity and the Gap that DividesChapter 9 Educational Equity and the Special Needs StudentChapter 10 Addressing Equity and Social Justice Issues for English Language Learners: Using Reflection and CriticalityChapter 11 Equity and the Preparation of Students for Postsecondary EducationChapter 12 Diversity, Equity, and the Importance of Culturally Responsive Educational LeadersChapter 13 Coda: The Equity Problem and the Work of Educational Leaders

A profoundly important book that focuses on equity issues prevalent in our schools today. In this era of standards-based accountability, this collection of essays provides a greatly needed critical review of the challenges educators face in creating equitable schools for all students. As a university professor involved in leadership preparation, I am grateful for this collection and look forward to incorporating this work into my classroom teaching.

Patrick M. Jenlink is professor of doctoral studies in the Department of Secondary Education and Educational Leadership and director of the Educational Research Center at Stephen F. Austin State University.

• Part 1 Introduction: Equity Issues for Today's School LeadersPart 2 Introduction: Creating Equitable Schools for AllChapter 3 The Meaning of Equity in Creating and Leading Equitable Schools: Revitalizing a Democratic PrincipleChapter 4 Preparing Democratic Educational Leaders: An Equity-Based ApproachPart 5 Introduction: Equity Issues for Today's Educational LeadersChapter 6 Meeting the Challenge of Ending Gender Bias in Public EducationChapter 7 Educational Equity and School Choice: The Effect of Voucher Programs on Access to an Equitable Education and the Role of the School LeaderChapter 8 Achievement Equity and the Gap that DividesChapter 9 Educational Equity and the Special Needs StudentChapter 10 Addressing Equity and Social Justice Issues for English Language Learners: Using Reflection and CriticalityChapter 11 Equity and the Preparation of Students for Postsecondary EducationChapter 12 Diversity, Equity, and the Importance of Culturally Responsive Educational LeadersChapter 13 Coda: The Equity Problem and the Work of Educational Leaders

A profoundly important book that focuses on equity issues prevalent in our schools today. In this era of standards-based accountability, this collection of essays provides a greatly needed critical review of the challenges educators face in creating equitable schools for all students. As a university professor involved in leadership preparation, I am grateful for this collection and look forward to incorporating this work into my classroom teaching.

Patrick M. Jenlink is professor of doctoral studies in the Department of Secondary Education and Educational Leadership and director of the Educational Research Center at Stephen F. Austin State University.

• Part 1 Introduction: Equity Issues for Today's School LeadersPart 2 Introduction: Creating Equitable Schools for AllChapter 3 The Meaning of Equity in Creating and Leading Equitable Schools: Revitalizing a Democratic PrincipleChapter 4 Preparing Democratic Educational Leaders: An Equity-Based ApproachPart 5 Introduction: Equity Issues for Today's Educational LeadersChapter 6 Meeting the Challenge of Ending Gender Bias in Public EducationChapter 7 Educational Equity and School Choice: The Effect of Voucher Programs on Access to an Equitable Education and the Role of the School LeaderChapter 8 Achievement Equity and the Gap that DividesChapter 9 Educational Equity and the Special Needs StudentChapter 10 Addressing Equity and Social Justice Issues for English Language Learners: Using Reflection and CriticalityChapter 11 Equity and the Preparation of Students for Postsecondary EducationChapter 12 Diversity, Equity, and the Importance of Culturally Responsive Educational LeadersChapter 13 Coda: The Equity Problem and the Work of Educational Leaders

A profoundly important book that focuses on equity issues prevalent in our schools today. In this era of standards-based accountability, this collection of essays provides a greatly needed critical review of the challenges educators face in creating equitable schools for all students. As a university professor involved in leadership preparation, I am grateful for this collection and look forward to incorporating this work into my classroom teaching.