We Must Say No to the Status Quo: Educators as Allies in the Battle for Social Justice

McDermott, Veronica

ISBN 10: 1506345344 / ISBN 13: 9781506345345

Published by Corwin Publishers, 2017

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Synopsis:

It takes more than good intentions to make meaningful change

The “spirit slashing” of injustice: that is how McDermott describes the psychic toll that marginalized students face every day. So how can you make a difference? McDermott gives you the tools to become a powerful ally, showing you how to:

• Better understand injustice so you can pierce the fog of privilege and embrace ally-hood
• Fill the gap between your desire to eliminate injustice and the attitudes and skills required to be effective
• Leverage your natural strengths, including your disposition, educational training, and professional position
• Challenge the structural barriers, practices, and beliefs that diminish opportunities for many students

About the Author: Veronica McDermott, Ph.D., is a retired school superintendent who continues to focus her efforts on school transformation, social justice, and equity. She is a frequent keynote speaker and workshop leader at national and international conferences devoted to issues of leadership and learning for equity and social justice. She is the author of many articles, chapters and opinion pieces, as well as co-author of two books designed to change the way educators think about, talk about and interact with our students who are not thriving.


Dr. McDermott received her Ph.D. from New York University, a professional diploma from Long Island University, and her Masters and Bachelor degrees from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. In addition to being superintendent of schools, she has served as assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction; principal; district director of English Language Arts, Reading, Second Language and ESL; and English teacher. She was also a regional director with a national professional development organization that provided high-quality, embedded learning experiences for urban educators.

Her legacy project is to eradicate the crime of squandered potential.

Bibliographic Details

Title: We Must Say No to the Status Quo: Educators ...
Publisher: Corwin Publishers
Publication Date: 2017
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket