Interrupting Racism - Equity and Social Justice in School Counseling

List of contents

Foreword Preface Introduction Part I: Building a Foundation of Understanding Chapter 1: A Brief History: Integration, The Achievement Gap, and Student Success Chapter 2: White Privilege: A Taboo of Advantage Chapter 3: Implicit Bias: A Disconnect Between Intention and Outcome Part II: Building Change Chapter 4: The Benefit of Self-Reflection: The Work Begins With You Chapter 5: Teach Them Well: Anti-Bias Social Emotional Learning for Students Chapter 6: The Benefit of Staff Reflection: The Work Continues With Everyone Part III: Building Capacity of Stakeholders Chapter 7: Stories from the Field: Real World Application of Equity in School Counseling Chapter 8: Interrupting Racism: Everyday Scenarios Chapter 9: Utilizing Data for Systemic Change Chapter 10: Change is Hard: Responding to Criticism and Pushback Appendix A: Celebrating Diversity Book List Appendix B: Teaching Tolerance—Social Justice Standards Appendic C: School Culture Triage Survey Index

About the author

Rebecca Atkins, MEd, NBCT is Senior Administrator of Elementary Counseling in the Wake County Public School System, North Carolina, and served as a school counselor for 12 years. She is a frequent presenter at state and national conferences and has published on the topics of transition and equity.
Alicia Oglesby, MS is a professional high school counselor in Washington, DC. With an extensive background in serving low-income black communities, she continues to advocate for equity on the local and national level.

Summary

Interrupting Racism provides school counselors with a brief overview of racial equity in schools and practical ideas that a school-level practitioner can put into action.

Product details

• Authors: Rebecca Atkins, Rebecca (Wake County Public Schools) Ogles Atkins, Rebecca Oglesby Atkins, Alicia Oglesby
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.11.2018
• EAN: 9780815366393
• ISBN: 978-0-8153-6639-3
• No. of pages: 180
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Applied psychology; PSYCHOLOGY / Psychotherapy / Child & Adolescent, PSYCHOLOGY / Mental Health, Educational psychology, Ethnic groups and multicultural studies, Ethnic minorities & multicultural studies, Education: care & counselling of students, Counselling and care of students, Social counselling and advice services, Counselling & Advice Services