Leading for Racial Justice: A Series
Most educators have been too timid in confronting the effects of racism in schools, write former superintendent Jennifer Cheatham and sociologist John B. Diamond.
In this three-part series, the authors explore the hard but necessary work of making schools places where Asian, Black, Indigenous, and Latinx students can truly thrive.
School & District Management
Opinion
Ed. Leaders: Discuss Race, Call Out White Supremacy
Downplaying the realities of racism leads to misunderstanding school problems and developing inadequate solutions.
School & District Management
Video
Two Educators Reflect on Leading for Racial Justice
Two education leaders, one an assistant principal, the other a faculty member at Harvard's ed school, talk about racism in schools.
Equity & Diversity
Opinion
Does Your District's Way of Decisionmaking Reinforce Systemic Racism?
Leaders must ask if their vision of student success reflects what Black and brown families say is most important, write John B. Diamond and Jennifer Cheatham.
School & District Management
Opinion
Are Your Leadership Practices Good Enough for Racial Justice?
Scratch being a hero. Instead, build trust and reach beyond school walls, write Jennifer Cheatham and John B. Diamond.
