EL 702 - Equity and Administration

(3 units)

This course examines the key axes of inequality in K-12 schools in the United States and how school administrators can lead for greater equity.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. identify social, economic, political, and institutional factors that differentially shape the academic trajectories of students in the United States.
2. analyze and critique the ecological, organizational, and ideological factors that advantage or disadvantage students in local school systems.
3. conduct an empirical analysis of a relevant equity issue at a school site and write a report based on this analysis with implications for school leaders.
4. evaluate best practices for addressing school inequities as a building leader, based on the research literature.

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