Leadership magazine Nov/Dec 2014 V 44 No 2 | Page 5

Leadership Vol. 44, No. 2 • November/December 2014 Features 8 Achieving equity in education ACSA’s Equity, Achievement and Diversity for Success Committee is taking an active role in sharing ideas and solutions for meeting equity goals in education. Columns 7 To our readers Positive discipline can reduce suspension rates and improve student achievement. By Randall Delling By Nicole Anderson and Kim Hendricks 12 Diversity matters, leadership counts Equity needs to be embedded into all facets of education so that all students receive the academic, institutional and cultural knowledge they need for success. By Mark Anderson 16 Q & A: Courageous conversations Our panel of ACSA-member superintendents discuss best practices for transforming education so all students can lay claim to the education that is rightfully theirs. By Ramona Bishop, Will Ector, Debbra Lindo, Ralph Porras and Patrick Sweeney 20 Cultivating the conditions for learning Principals need the tools to cultivate the conditions for teachers to help underserved, low income and marginalized students do great work. Find this online exclusive at www.acsa.org/LeadershipExtra: r Delivering on the equity promise Some schools face distinct challenges, yet our system of education doesn’t always acknowledge that reality. By David Sapp By Edwin Javius 24 Cultural proficiency: Why ask “Why?” Culturally proficient leaders intentionally establish diversity, equity and access to resources as priorities for their shared vision, and create action plans to achieve that vision. By Delores B. Lindsey and Randall B. Lindsey 28 A foundation of support Vallejo USD’s Community Schools model helps all students reach their full potential academically, socially and emotionally, and graduate college- and career-ready. By Ramona Bishop and Alana Shackelford 30 Essential practices for equity This program aligns leadership, professional development and instruction around the goal of accelerated learning to close achievement gaps. By Brian Edwards 34 Leading and teaching with cultural competence It is our moral imperative to make learning magical for all of our students, in classrooms that reflect their cultures and communities. By Mariann Engle and Jose V. Gonzalez November/December 2014 5