What Every Principal Needs to Know to Create Equitable and Excellent Schools

This book is a critical instructional leadership resource for new and veteran principals who want to see all students succeed. Key scholars show how to put into practice a commitment to equity and excellence across the Pre-K–12 spectrum. Readers learn directly from experts in each of the content domains (literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, music, early childhood, special education, English language learners, world languages, and physical education) how a commitment to social justice and equity can be grounded in core subject areas, why each has a place in the school, and what they need to know and do in each subject area.

George Theoharis is an associate dean in the School of Education at Syracuse University and associate professor in Educational Leadership and Inclusive Elementary Education. He is the author of The School Leaders Our Children Deserve. Jeffrey S. Brooks is an associate professor and program coordinator of Educational Administration at Iowa State University. He is the author of Black School, White School: Racism and Educational (Mis)leadership.