Graduation Term
2023
Degree Name
Doctor of Education (EdD)
Department
Department of Educational Administration and Foundations: Educational Administration
Committee Chair
John K. Rugutt
Abstract
To secure the economic well-being of our country in the current global society, we must be concerned with all students, and all means all. This qualitative research study asserts the need to stop focusing on the achievement gap and work to close opportunity gaps through equitable school practices. This narrative inquiry study critically analyzed equity frameworks and sought to understand how equity directors translate theory into praxis. Their counternarratives shared their approach to praxis during their journey. This study used Critical Race Theory (CRT) and CRT in Education theoretical frameworks to examine the equity directors' experiences. Their stories provided wisdom and guidance along with concrete, actionable steps for new equity directors and school leaders to enact change.
Keywords: achievement gap, opportunity gap, equity director, equity framework, action steps
Access Type
Dissertation-Open Access
Recommended Citation
Hassan, Michelle Y., "More than a Framework: Adopting an Equity Mindset Action Steps for School Leaders To Enact Change" (2023). Theses and Dissertations. 1677.
https://ir.library.illinoisstate.edu/etd/1677
DOI
https://doi.org/10.30707/ETD2023.20230711063201644765.999974