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The Complexities of Equity

Navigating Shades of Gray in Schools and Organizations
By: Latish C. Reed

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Explore an introspective and systematic approach to understanding and addressing the complexities of equity in any organization through personal insights and practical tools.

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  • Grade Level: PreK-12
  • ISBN: 9781071940266
  • Published By: Corwin
  • Year: 2025
  • Page Count: 224
  • Publication date: April 08, 2025
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Navigate equity with confidence and clarity.

Amid a challenging political climate increasingly seeking to curtail DEI efforts, Latish C. Reed introduces the innovative Equity Empowerment Continuum (EEC), an introspective and systematic approach to understanding and addressing the complexities of equity in any organization. Dr. Reed offers personal insights and practical tools, demonstrating how reflection and careful analysis can lead to action and sustainable equity in schools and other organizations. This essential resource merges theory and practice with a candid perspective on the challenges of dismantling systemic injustice.

Each chapter features real-world examples and vignettes that bring theoretical concepts to life, offering relatable scenarios and detailed analyses to propel readers toward equity-focused solutions. Additional features include

  • Reflection Prompts and Worksheets: Access online resources to brainstorm and strategize using the EEC model.
  • Historical and Contemporary Identifiers: Understand equity phases through real-life examples from education and beyond.
  • End-of-Chapter Questions: Facilitate individual or team discussions to reinforce learning and application.

The Complexities of Equity is an indispensable guide empowering readers to evaluate personal biases and influence organizational change. This resource supports those committed to fostering equity across every sphere of influence.

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Latish C. Reed

Latish Reed has a career that spans over two decades as a college admissions counselor, teacher, teacher-leader, school administrator, assistant professor of leadership, and organizational equity leader. She served as the inaugural equity administrator in a large school district, where she led equity policy development and professional learning to support district-wide improvement. Beyond education, she has shared her expertise with corporate, healthcare, and government professionals, consulting on critical equity issues to foster inclusive environments across sectors.

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Table of Contents

Acknowledgments


About the Author


How This Book is Structured


Introduction

Chapter 1: Sipping on Your ICE-T: Your Identity, Context, and Experience Matter

Chapter 2: The Equity Empowerment Continuum

Chapter 3: The White Phase

Chapter 4: The Light Gray Phase

Chapter 5: The Dark Gray Phase

Chapter 6: The Black Phase

Chapter 7: So What? Now What? Applying the Equity Empowerment Continuum in Your Work

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