The Encyclopedia of Educational Equity

A Resource for Dialogue and Impactful Change
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The Encyclopedia of Educational Equity
April 2025 | 392 pages | Corwin
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Unlock the language of educational equity to create meaningful change in schools.

As educators, professors, policymakers, and advocates work to dismantle systemic barriers and advance equity in education, they must begin with a common understanding of the words that shape their actions. The Encyclopedia of Educational Equity offers over 650 carefully curated terms, concepts, and strategies essential for productive conversations about equity. This powerful tool will provide readers with a deep understanding of fundamental concepts in equity—like "color blindness," "gender expansive," and "meritocracy"—enabling them to identify challenges and craft solutions to improve educational outcomes for all. 

Key features include: 

  • Micro-Checks to reflect and interrogate personal beliefs
  • Equity timeline notes embedded throughout, which provide essential historical context for many terms
  • Supplemental resources including tips for bias-free language, a list of frequently misused terms, critical thinking prompts for professional learning communities (PLCs), and a guide to further reading 
  • Evidence-based strategies and best practices for achieving equity in education, interwoven throughout the text 

Whether you are a novice or a veteran, this encyclopedia is user-friendly and accessible to anyone working toward equity—from educators and students to administrators, researchers, and community advocates.

Contents

Introduction

  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D
  • E
  • F
  • G
  • H
  • I
  • J & K
  • L
  • M
  • N
  • O
  • P
  • Q
  • R
  • S
  • T
  • U & V
  • W
  • X, Y, Z

Appendix A: 30 Critical Thinking Questions for PLCs

Appendix A: 30 Critical Thinking Questions for PLCs

Appendix B: Bias-Free Language Tips

Appendix B: Bias-Free Language Tips

Appendix C: Common Acronyms

Appendix C: Common Acronyms

Appendix D: Micro-Checks at a Glance

Appendix D: Micro-Checks at a Glance

Appendix E: Most Frequently Misused Equity Terms

Appendix E: Most Frequently Misused Equity Terms

Appendix F: Recommended Reads and Websites

Appendix F: Recommended Reads and Websites

References

References

Description

Unlock the language of educational equity to create meaningful change in schools.

As educators, professors, policymakers, and advocates work to dismantle systemic barriers and advance equity in education, they must begin with a common understanding of the words that shape their actions. The Encyclopedia of Educational Equity offers over 650 carefully curated terms, concepts, and strategies essential for productive conversations about equity. This powerful tool will provide readers with a deep understanding of fundamental concepts in equity—like "color blindness," "gender expansive," and "meritocracy"—enabling them to identify challenges and craft solutions to improve educational outcomes for all. 

Key features include: 

  • Micro-Checks to reflect and interrogate personal beliefs
  • Equity timeline notes embedded throughout, which provide essential historical context for many terms
  • Supplemental resources including tips for bias-free language, a list of frequently misused terms, critical thinking prompts for professional learning communities (PLCs), and a guide to further reading 
  • Evidence-based strategies and best practices for achieving equity in education, interwoven throughout the text 

Whether you are a novice or a veteran, this encyclopedia is user-friendly and accessible to anyone working toward equity—from educators and students to administrators, researchers, and community advocates.

Contents

Introduction

  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D
  • E
  • F
  • G
  • H
  • I
  • J & K
  • L
  • M
  • N
  • O
  • P
  • Q
  • R
  • S
  • T
  • U & V
  • W
  • X, Y, Z

Appendix A: 30 Critical Thinking Questions for PLCs

Appendix A: 30 Critical Thinking Questions for PLCs

Appendix B: Bias-Free Language Tips

Appendix B: Bias-Free Language Tips

Appendix C: Common Acronyms

Appendix C: Common Acronyms

Appendix D: Micro-Checks at a Glance

Appendix D: Micro-Checks at a Glance

Appendix E: Most Frequently Misused Equity Terms

Appendix E: Most Frequently Misused Equity Terms

Appendix F: Recommended Reads and Websites

Appendix F: Recommended Reads and Websites

References

References

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The Encyclopedia of Educational Equity

A Resource for Dialogue and Impactful Change


April 2025 | 392 pages | Corwin

Format Published Date ISBN Price
Paperback 07/01/2025 9781071955437 $41.95
Lifetime 11/08/2024 9781071955451 $38.00

Unlock the language of educational equity to create meaningful change in schools.

As educators, professors, policymakers, and advocates work to dismantle systemic barriers and advance equity in education, they must begin with a common understanding of the words that shape their actions. The Encyclopedia of Educational Equity offers over 650 carefully curated terms, concepts, and strategies essential for productive conversations about equity. This powerful tool will provide readers with a deep understanding of fundamental concepts in equity—like "color blindness," "gender expansive," and "meritocracy"—enabling them to identify challenges and craft solutions to improve educational outcomes for all. 

Key features include: 

  • Micro-Checks to reflect and interrogate personal beliefs
  • Equity timeline notes embedded throughout, which provide essential historical context for many terms
  • Supplemental resources including tips for bias-free language, a list of frequently misused terms, critical thinking prompts for professional learning communities (PLCs), and a guide to further reading 
  • Evidence-based strategies and best practices for achieving equity in education, interwoven throughout the text 

Whether you are a novice or a veteran, this encyclopedia is user-friendly and accessible to anyone working toward equity—from educators and students to administrators, researchers, and community advocates.


Table Of Contents:

  • Introduction
  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D
  • E
  • F
  • G
  • H
  • I
  • J & K
  • L
  • M
  • N
  • O
  • P
  • Q
  • R
  • S
  • T
  • U & V
  • W
  • X, Y, Z
  • Appendix A: 30 Critical Thinking Questions for PLCs
  • Appendix B: Bias-Free Language Tips
  • Appendix C: Common Acronyms
  • Appendix D: Micro-Checks at a Glance
  • Appendix E: Most Frequently Misused Equity Terms
  • Appendix F: Recommended Reads and Websites
  • References

Recent Product Reviews:

"The Encyclopedia of Educational Equity is an essential resource for anyone committed to dismantling systemic barriers in education. As an education professional dedicated to advancing equity, I appreciate how this work demystifies complex terms like 'culturally responsive pedagogy' and 'implicit bias,' providing a shared language for meaningful action. This book is more than a reference—it is a call to educators, policymakers, and advocates to engage in informed, transformative change. I urge anyone invested in creating truly student-centered learning environments to read and apply the insights of this text."
Rosalyn Rice-Harris, Former Principal, District Leader, and Leadership Coach
There is a growing need to understand the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in our school system. The Encyclopedia of Educational Equity is a tool for mobility, opening our eyes to terms and phrases that assist in opening doors to profound conversations, extending accessibility to those who are under-represented, and activating a spark toward systemic change in our current educational system.
Renee Nealon, Fifth Grade Teacher

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