Preface - Randall B. Lindsey Introduction - Randall B. Lindsey About the Editor About the Contributors Part I. For All Educators 1. The Tools of Cultural Proficiency - Delores B. Lindsey, Linda D. Jungwirth, Jarvis V. N. C. Pahl, and Randall B. Lindsey 2. Why Race? - Glenn Singleton and Curtis Linton 3. The Wallpaper Effect: Uncovering Inequities Using the Other Data - Ruth S. Johnson and Robin Avelar La Salle 4. Teacher Quality Equity - Linda Skrla, Kathryn Bell McKenzie, and James Joseph Scheurich Part II. For Classroom Teachers and Those Who Support Classroom Teachers 5. Reaching Diverse Learners Through Strategic Instruction - Bonnie M. Davis 6. Diversity and Power - Carl A. Grant 7. Only the Strong Survive: Dealing With Roadblocks to Effective Classroom Management - Gail L. Thompson 8. Connecting Home and School - Concha Delgado Gaitan Part III. Closing 9. Heuristic Reflection - Franklin CampbellJones, Brenda CampbellJones, and Randall B. Lindsey References
Equity expertise from premier educators The Best of Corwin series showcases key chapters from critically acclaimed Corwin publications for a powerful compilation of perspectives on important education issues and topics. The Best of Corwin: Equity features a variety of stellar authors who believe in making education accessible and successful for all students and ultimately creating a stronger democratic society. Offering a unique perspective on overcoming barriers to student achievement, these authors share academic research, creative ideas, and concrete, practical strategies. Key topics include: The tools of cultural proficiency Courageous conversations about race How to analyze data to uncover and eliminate inequities Equity audits Powerful classroom strategies Reflecting on practice This book is aimed at all educators, with particular emphasis on teachers and those who support teachers. Learn from the best as you strive to make our schools places of excellence where all students have the same opportunity to learn.
Randall B. Lindsey is Emeritus Professor at California State University, Los Angeles. He has served as a teacher, an administrator, executive director of a non-profit corporation, as Interim Dean at California Lutheran University, as Distinguished Educator in Residence at Pepperdine University, and as Chair of the Education Department at the University of Redlands. All of Randy's experiences have been in working with diverse populations and his area of study is the behavior of white people in multicultural settings. His Ph.D. is in Educational Leadership from Georgia State University, his Master of Arts in Teaching is in History Education from the University of Illinois, and his B.S. in Social Science Education is from Western Illinois University. He has served as a junior high school and high school teacher and as an administrator in charge of school desegregation efforts. At Cal State, L.A. he served as Chair of the Division of Administration and Counseling and as Director of the Regional Assistance Centers for Educational Equity, a regional race desegregation assistance center. With co-authors he has written several books and articles on applying the Cultural Proficiency Framework in various contexts. Email - randallblindsey@gmail.com Website - CCPEP.org Twitter - @RBLindsey41
