Driven by Justice: Exploring the Work of School District Equity Directors

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  • Author(s): Weiler, Jessica R.; Stanley, Darrius A.
  • Language:
    English
  • Source:
    Journal of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. 2023 7(1).
  • Publication Date:
    2023
  • Document Type:
    Journal Articles
    Reports - Research
  • Additional Information
    • Availability:
      Southern Connecticut State University. 501 Crescent Street, New Haven, CT 06515. e-mail: 203-392-7278; Web site: https:/go.southernct.edu/jelps/
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      22
    • Education Level:
      Elementary Secondary Education
    • Subject Terms:
      Social Justice; School Districts; Administrators; Equal Education; Leadership; Educational Change; Public Schools; Educational Planning; Faculty Development; Data Use; Community Involvement; Family Involvement; Elementary Secondary Education
    • ISSN:
      2473-2826
    • Abstract:
      A growing number of school districts are engaging in systems-level, equity-based reform to redress persistent disparities, and many are hiring Equity Directors to lead the way. This qualitative study explores the role of Equity Directors, asking, "What are the leadership practices of Equity Directors?" and "What are the purposes behind those practices?" We interviewed six district-level equity directors across one southeastern state within the United States. Using a grounded theory approach, we analyzed interviews and documents to construct an emerging framework outlining the work of district-level equity leaders. Our framework connects eight educational leadership practices (within four categories) to six, primary purposes.
    • Abstract:
      As Provided
    • Publication Date:
      2023
    • Accession Number:
      EJ1396397