Equitable Leadership and Distributed Leadership Practice: Cultivating Culture of Equity and Social Justice in Schools

• In Event: AERA Roundtable Session 10
  In Roundtable Session: Equity, Accessibility, and Quality in Transformative Education

Abstract

This study uses distributed leadership as a lens for exploring equitable leadership (EqL) practice in schools, as enhanced by teacher leadership (TL). Because research is limited to explain how administrators understand and/or enact EqL practice, this study sought those perspectives from school and district leaders, from various school types. Findings show enhanced awareness and active response are lacking specific to equity and social justice. The research informs academic and professional learning for leaders regarding EqL practice.

Authors

• Tiffany M. Squires, The Pennsylvania State University

• Marsha E. Modeste, The Pennsylvania State University

• Hansol Woo, Samsung Global Research