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This research article demonstrates that racial/ethnic disparities continue to exist for minoritized communities, noting that White students were overrepresented as having autism in special education. Caregiver perspectives were gathered and the data showed that English speaking parents were more likely to identify early signs of autism.
Paul Luelmo, Hall, Laura J., and Estrellado, R. 2022. Examination of Racial/Ethnic Disproportionality of Autism in California.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1750946722000885 (accessed September 16, 2022).
With forward by Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Blankstein and Noguera use narrative and story to provide the necessary impetus for educators to embark on a journey to equitable schools and society.
Blankstein, Alan M., and Noguera, Pedro. 2016. Excellence Through Equity: Five Principles of Courageous Leadership to Guide Achievement for Every Student. Alexandria, VA: ASCD.
This author argues that physical activity and fitness is essential to maintain good mental health, and that a regimen of exercise is an effective treatment for a range of mental illnesses including mild to moderate depression.
National Alliance on Mental Health, (2020).
This study examined black teachers’ racialized experiences through their experiences of racial microaggressions and the social structures that affect them.
Jones-Frank, T., Powell, M.G., View, J.L., Lee, C., Bradley, J.A., & Williams, A. "Exploring Racialized Factors to Understand Why Black Mathematics Teachers Consider Leaving the Profession." Educational Researcher, (2021), 381-391.
In this presentation, Special Education researcher Mitchell Yell examines the connections among MTSS, PBS, and the 2017 Endrew F. Supreme Court ruling in terms of their impact on public schools.
The article, First Encounters with Racism, is the result of collaboration between the New York Times and Youth Radio, Oakland, California. Written by four youths from differing backgrounds, the short pieces provide readers with a somber reminder that there is significant work to be done to erase pervasive discrimination and bias both in schools and in society.
The New York Times. 2017. "First Encounters With Racism." https://nyti.ms/2hoLG6g (accessed April 3, 2018).
A New York Times bestseller, this book provides a balance of stories and strategies to help urban educators to understand the realities of their students' lives and to recognize their strengths.
Emdin, Christopher. 2017. For White Folks Who Teach in the Hood... and the Rest of Y'all Too: Reality Pedagogy and Urban Education (Race, Education, and Democracy). Boston: Beacon Press.
This webinar presents strategies for strengthening relationships, building inclusive classrooms, developing trust, and fostering a sense of psychological safety.
Bindreiff, D. (2023). Fostering Belonging to Heal, Empower, and Educate Kids. Corwin. Accessed March 25, 2024.
This paper suggests using root cause analysis with educational partners to address issues of equity in discipline.
Sandomierski, T., Martinez, S., Webster, R., Winneker, A., & Minch, D. (2022). From “Quick Fix” to Lasting Commitment: Using Root Cause Analysis to Address Disproportionate Discipline Outcomes. Preventing School Failure, 66(1), 1–13. https://doi.org/10.1080/1045988X.2021.1937025
This report focuses on learning experiences in the early years, both through age five and the early grades (K-5). Three key policy areas are identified that strongly influence children's experiences in the classroom: 1. Harsh discipline and its disproportionate application 2. Segregation of children with disabilities in learning settings 3. Inequitable access to bilingual learning opportunities for dual language and English Learners. The report includes learnings and recommendations from their research. Report includes three chapters totaling 140 pages.
Children's Equity Project and the Bipartisan Policy Center. From the Early Years to the Early Grades. Children's Equity Project and the Bipartisan Policy Center.
