The Battle For Equity in Schools: Leadership Practices That Work

Professor and Director of the Endeavor Antiracist & Restorative Leadership Initiative (EARLI) at Teachers College, Columbia University, Dr. Mark Gooden joins us to discuss his book, Five Practices for Equity-Focused School Leadership which provides a comprehensive guide for school leaders who desire to engage their school communities in transformative systemic change. Mark’s research focuses broadly on culturally responsive school leadership with specific interests in principalship, anti-racist leadership, urban educational leadership, and legal issues in education. Mark is the 2017 recipient of the UCEA Jay D. Scribner Mentoring Award and the 2021 recipient of the UCEA Master Professor Award for distinguished service in teaching, curriculum development, and student mentoring. His research has appeared in a range of outlets, including American Educational Research Journal, Educational Administration Quarterly, Teachers College Record, Review of Educational Research, and The Journal of Negro Education & Urban Education. He is the Past President of the University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA). Tune in for this special broadcast on Wednesday, January 3 @ 6pm EST!