{"product_id":"9781071835838-belonging-inclusion-in-ident","title":"Belonging and Inclusion in Identity Safe Schools","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Guide for Educational Leaders\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLead an identity safe learning community where students of all backgrounds thrive\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  Students of all backgrounds reach their full potential when they feel a sense of belonging and inclusion. When their social identities are valued as assets rather than barriers to learning, they flourish. This guide provides evidence-based strategies that support you as a leader in creating an environment that promotes identity safe students, who experience a challenging curriculum that respects their diverse social identities. \u003cbr\u003e    \u003cbr\u003e  Features in the book include:\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuiding principles for student voice, equalizing status and cultivating acceptance across race, ethnicity, gender and other differences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeas and examples for anti-racist dialogue and activities for teachers and students that counter colorblind practices, stereotype threat and biases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVignettes, and examples of identity safe practices for students and adult learning for staff, families and the community\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSystems for student-centered assessment and data collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResources for developing equitable school policies and a comprehensive identity safety plan for your school\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  Educators fulfill the promise of an equitable education when students of all backgrounds know that who they are and what they think matters. Start the journey to become an identity safe school and see the results for yourself!\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  “\u003cem\u003eBelonging and Inclusion in Identity Safe Schools: A Guide for Educational Leaders\u003c\/em\u003e is a timely and important book.  For several years, the nation′s schools have been asked to focus their energies on raising student achievement.  However, too often educators have ignored the need to honor, support and affirm the identities of the students they serve.  For educators who serve children of color, particularly Black, Native American and Latinx children who are often subject to overt and covert forms of forced assimilation, this book will be an invaluable resource on how to create learning opportunities that make it possible for such children to thrive.”\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cstrong\u003e Pedro Noguera, Dean of Rossier School of Education, University of Southern California\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  “Bravo to authors Cohn-Vargas, Gogolewski, Creer Kahn, and Epstein for their ground-breaking book on I\u003cem\u003edentify Safe Schools for Administrators and Teacher and Staff Leaders\u003c\/em\u003e!  They provide much-needed evidence for educators to elevate and even inspire the equity, empowerment, and academic growth needed to wholly support all children to flourish in school and their lives.”  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cstrong\u003e Debbie Zacarian, Director, Zacarian and Associates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e     \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40722248171617,"sku":"9781071835838","price":33.43,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_27882041.jpg?v=1722430225","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781071835838-belonging-inclusion-in-ident","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}