With the increasing amount of diversity taking place in the United
States and in our K-12 schools, this book will help school leaders
become prepared. It is the school principal who sets the tone for the
school culture and provides the vision as to the direction of the
organization. Therefore, school principals will ultimately have a great
impact in promoting cultural and social diversity. School Leadership in
a Diverse Society: Helping Schools Prepare all Students for Success (2nd
Edition) will help scholars and practitioners have a better
understanding of the increasing amount of diversity that is occurring in
American society. This book will give them the tools needed to lead
schools to ensure that all students, regardless of their life
circumstances and status, are provided a school experience that promotes
high academic achievement and a sense of belonging.
Today, multiculturalism and diversity preparation are needed in our
society, seemingly more so than when schools first made an earnest
effort to integrate twenty years after Brown V. Board of Education.
Just as it seemed the United States was making significant progress
dealing with issues that have plagued this country for hundreds of
years, recently, there has been a surge in diversity-related issues (the
killing of unarmed African Americans, the unwarranted attacks on Asians,
immigration debates, the recent rise of groups that support white
supremacy, blackface incidents, increasing wealth divide between the
ultra rich and the poor, religious backlash, etc.). These issues should
remind us that the struggle for social equity continues into the present
moment. Communities must work together to help fight rising intolerance
and prejudice within our country and schools.
