Chapter 10 and the articles “A Decade of Research on the Rich-Poor Divide in Education: Many Studies Show Large and Growing Inequities” and “Why White School Districts Have So Much More Money” suggest that education in the United States reflects social stratification, which, you may recall from Module Four, is the division of society into […]

Describe the difference between individual and institutional discrimination. Then provide a specific example of institutional discrimination (also known as systemic inequality) from current events. Your example may be based on either race or gender, using a local or national news source.

After reading about takeaways at the end of Chapter 3 in Mike Schmoker’s book, Leading with Focus, select two takeaways that you deem would make the most impact on your current school setting. Discuss why each takeaway would be utilized to enhance student learning and HOW to go about adjusting school practice to improve student […]

Utilize the Leverage Leadership Instructional Leader Rubric found on the Leverage Leadership DVD to evaluate your current administrator. Make notes of the overall strengths and areas of growth/goals for each area measured directly on the rubric. Do NOT show or discuss this rubric rating with your administrator. Analyze the rubric results (rating given and your […]