EPISODE · May 11, 2026 · 1H 24M
Equity Warriors: Cracking the System's Code to Build Schools Every Child Deserves
from EnlightenEdD Practitioners · host Dr. Julie DiPilato and Dr. Jonathan Page
Summary:In this episode of "Enlighten Practitioners," hosts Dr. Jonathan Page and Julie DiPilato engage with Dr. George S. Perry Jr., a renowned equity and leadership consultant. They explore the challenges and strategies involved in transforming underperforming schools to ensure every student belongs and succeeds. The discussion delves into the importance of adaptive versus technical challenges, culturally responsive education, and the role of leadership in fostering an inclusive educational environment. Dr. Perry emphasizes the need for systemic cultural change and the commitment required to be an "equity warrior."Chapters:· Introduction to Enlighten Practitioners (0:25)· Dr. Perry's Background and Vision (0:37)· Exploring Belonging in Education (1:30)· Challenges in Achieving Educational Equity (2:20)· The Role of Language and Mission Statements (4:29)· Adaptive vs. Technical Challenges (6:19)· Culturally Responsive Education (13:26)· Addressing Achievement Gaps (20:21)· Cracking the System's Codes (24:28)· Leadership and Systemic Change (32:20)· Equity Warriors and Cultural Change (39:09)· Navigating Polarization in Education (56:04)· Call to Action and Closing Thoughts (72:18) Explore Dr. Perry's book, Equity Warriors: Creating Schools That Students Deserve, & equity-warriors.com to take a deeper dive. ReferencesDeming, W. E. (n.d.). Deming quotes. The W. Edwards Deming Institute https://deming.org/quotes/10141/Dewey, J. (1902). The school and society. University of Chicago Press.Heifetz, R. A., & Linsky, M. (2002). Leadership on the line: Staying alive through the dangers of leading. Harvard Business School Press.Moses, R. P., & Cobb, C. E., Jr. (2001). Radical equations: Civil rights from Mississippi to the algebra project. Beacon Press.National Study Group for the Affirmative Development of Academic Ability. (2004). All students reaching the top: Strategies for closing academic achievement gaps. Learning Point Associates. https://www.air.org/sites/default/files/downloads/report/All_Students_Reaching_the_Top_0.pdf
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Summary:In this episode of "Enlighten Practitioners," hosts Dr. Jonathan Page and Julie DiPilato engage with Dr. George S. Perry Jr., a renowned equity and leadership consultant. They explore the challenges and strategies involved in transforming underperforming schools to ensure every student belongs and succeeds. The discussion delves into the importance of adaptive versus technical challenges, culturally responsive education, and the role of leadership in fostering an inclusive educational environment. Dr. Perry emphasizes the need for systemic cultural change and the commitment required to be an "equity warrior."Chapters:· Introduction to Enlighten Practitioners (0:25)· Dr. Perry's Background and Vision (0:37)· Exploring Belonging in Education (1:30)· Challenges in Achieving Educational Equity (2:20)· The Role of Language and Mission Statements (4:29)· Adaptive vs. Technical Challenges (6:19)· Culturally Responsive Education (13:26)· Addressing Achievement Gaps (20:21)· Cracking the System's Codes (24:28)· Leadership and Systemic Change (32:20)· Equity Warriors and Cultural Change (39:09)· Navigating Polarization in Education (56:04)· Call to Action and Closing Thoughts (72:18) Explore Dr. Perry's book, Equity Warriors: Creating Schools That Students Deserve, & equity-warriors.com to take a deeper dive. ReferencesDeming, W. E. (n.d.). Deming quotes. The W. Edwards Deming Institute https://deming.org/quotes/10141/Dewey, J. (1902). The school and society. University of Chicago Press.Heifetz, R. A., & Linsky, M. (2002). Leadership on the line: Staying alive through the dangers of leading. Harvard Business School Press.Moses, R. P., & Cobb, C. E., Jr. (2001). Radical equations: Civil rights from Mississippi to the algebra project. Beacon Press.National Study Group for the Affirmative Development of Academic Ability. (2004). All students reaching the top: Strategies for closing academic achievement gaps. Learning Point Associates. https://www.air.org/sites/default/files/downloads/report/All_Students_Reaching_the_Top_0.pdf
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