Using Equity Audits to Create Equitable and Excellent Schools

By: Linda E. Skrla and James Joseph Scheurich and Kathryn B. McKenzie

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Synopsis: Use the power of equity audits to help eliminate achievement gaps and educational bias! Grounded solidly in theory and the use of data, this resource provides practical, easy-to-implement strategies for effectively using equity audits to ensure a high-quality education for all students, regardless of socio-economic class. Readers will discover how to increase equity awareness at school and district levels and remedy inequalities in teacher quality, program design, and student achievement by using: A set of “inequity indicators” for evaluating schools, generating essential data, and identifying problem areas; Nine skill sets for improved equity-oriented teaching; Charts, graphs, and support materials that can be customized for specific settings.