Leveraging Crisis for Equitable School Improvement

Leadership Strategies From the Field

Patricia M. Virella

• Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited
• Year: 2025
• Print ISBN: 9798887308715, 9798887308722
• eBook ISBN: 9781837085675
• Topic: Education
• Subtopic: Education Administration

Leveraging Crisis for Equitable School Improvement: Leadership Strategies from the Field is a must-read for school leaders seeking to navigate crises effectively while prioritizing equity. The book draws on real-world examples and extensive research to explore how school leaders can leverage crises to bring about equitable school improvement. It provides practical guidance on crisis leadership, from assessing the crisis to delivering resources and connecting with the community. The authors highlight the disproportionate impact of crises on marginalized populations and the need for a coherent and equitable response to crises, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. They also address the challenges faced by school leaders in managing crises, including limited funding and access to resources. Leveraging Crisis for Equitable School Improvement is a valuable resource for anyone interested in crisis leadership, equity in the public school system, and improving education outcomes for all students. The book's insights and strategies will help school leaders build more resilient, equitable, and effective schools that can thrive in the face of crises.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Series Page
• Title
• Copyright
• Contents
• Foreword
• 1. The Imperative for Equitable Crisis Leadership in Schools: A Call to Action
• 2. Toward Leadership for Equity: Unexpected Ways the COVID-19 Pandemic Helped Create Opportunities for Equitable Education
• 3. Coaching: An Actionable Strategy to Address Equity
• 4. Learning Under Pressure: Leading Educational Change Through Technology Implementation During COVID-19
• 5. Re-Thinking-Re-Building-Re-Visioning Educational Leadership in a Pandemic Crisis Environment: Investigating Principals’ and Assistant Principals’ Concerns and Use of Time
• 6. Equity Gains from Unforeseen Crisis: Leadership Insights From 10 Texas Superintendents
• 7. Uncovering Hidden Opportunities
• 8. Creating a Space for All Voices: Gay Latino Teachers’ Experiences and the Urgency for LGBTQQIA Equity in Schools
• 9. Detracking in Response to Crisis
• 10. Commitment to Working Families: Foundations for Aftercare Programming
• 11. Structures of Hope: Leveraging Networked Communities to Facilitate Academic Support for Students
• About the Authors