Equity in Action

George Guy Jr George Guy’s “why” is empowerment through equity.  George works to create more access and greater opportunities within public PreK-12 spaces as an equity consultant with the Foundation for Educational Administration.  

He is also principal of the Rosa International Middle School in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.  

 

Show Highlights

• Cast a wider scope of criteria currently in place for equitable change. 
• Leverage teacher voices by co constructing with them is critical.
• The highest level of mathematics indicates your level of success. 
• Detrack your students to provide access to open doors.
• Increase parental understanding for initiatives with a virtual model for families. 
• Changing staff mindsets begins with early adapters and promoting external resources. 
• Equity in Action Academy provides four lenses using qualitative data systemic in nature.
• Culturally responsive practices for districts and leaders at www.njspa.org.

 

“When you see people and you don't look at their deficit, but you look at their capacity and you empower them to be creators around their level of agency. The Ruckus Making that you are doing will be lifelong.”

-George Guy Jr.

 

George Guy Jr’s Resources & Contact Info:

• Equity in Action Academy: NJSPA.org
• Eradicating Inequality: Reflections for School Leaders to Consider this Academic Year 
• LinkedIn
• Twitter
• Best DEI Books for Ruckus Makers + Sawubona Video: https://betterleadersbetterschools.com/equitybooks

 

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