The school leaders our children deserve : seven keys to equity, social justice, and school reform / George Theoharis ; foreword by Lynda Tredway.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

School leadership and social justice -- The seven social justice principals and their schools -- "There is no social justice without inclusion" : advancing inclusion, access, and opportunity for all -- "Changing how we teach, what we teach, and how we approach schooling" : improving the core learning context -- "Connecting and respecting" : creating a climate of belonging -- Closing the opportunity gap and increasing student learning : toward a theory of socially just school reform -- "At every turn" : the barriers faced by social justice principles -- "Saving my sanity" : the resilience that leaders develop to sustain justice and equity -- "The intricacies and details" : consciousness, knowledge, skills, and core traits of social justice leaders -- "But that's just good leadership" : lessons and directions for social justice leadership.

"This is an updated edition of the best-selling, seminal book on school leadership, equity, and social justice. George Theoharis draws on the experiences and words of successful public-school principals committed to advancing equity and social justice. Through the work of these principals, Theoharis shows why social justice leadership is needed and how it can be effective in creating more equitable schools. Although facing tremendous barriers, these principals made important strides toward closing both the outcome and opportunity gaps in their schools through the use of inclusive, and equitable practices. Updated with examples and frameworks for today's leaders, this edition features a mix of theory and practical strategies. In current context of national resistance to issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion, this timely book portrays how real school leaders seek, create, and sustain equitable schools, especially for marginalized students. The author identifies seven "keys" that are crucial for social justice leadership: Key 1: Acquire Broad, Reconceptualized Consciousness/Knowledge/Skill Base Key 2: Possess Core Leadership Traits Key 3: Advance Inclusion, Access, and Opportunity for All Key 4: Improve the Core Learning Context - Both the Teaching and the Curriculum Key 5: Create a Climate of Belonging Key 6: Increase Student Learning Key 7: Sustain Oneself Professionally and Personally"-- Provided by publisher.