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Equitable schools equal high achievement for all students!

The Principal as Leader of the Equitable School is an invaluable book that provides an expanding awareness of equity issues to not only principals and district leaders, but also school equity committees. From the novice to the experienced school leader, readers will discover how to create a learning community that erases achievement gaps and welcomes students of all backgrounds, including students of color, students with disabilities, and students of poverty. This new volume in the Leading Achievement Series provides action steps for:

• Establishing a climate that promotes equity
• Empowering and supervising staff to accelerate change
• Garnering support and involvement from students and the community
• Assessing progress toward equity and sustaining growth

Offering reader-friendly tools for reflection, case studies, and action items, The Principal as Leader of the Equitable School helps you transform equity issues into successful outcomes for all learners.