Belonging Through a Culture of Dignit..., John Krownapple
Belonging Through a Culture of Dignit..., John Krownapple
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Belonging Through a Culture of Dignity
The Keys to Successful Equity Implementation

Author: John Krownapple, Floyd Cobb, Brenda CampbellJones

Narrator: Mike Lenz

Unabridged: 5 hr

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 03/26/2024

Synopsis

While efforts to achieve equity in education are prominent in school districts across this country, the effective implementation that results in meaningful change remains elusive. Even with access to compelling theories and approaches such as multicultural education, culturally responsive teaching, culturally relevant instruction, culturally sustaining pedagogy, schools still struggle to implement equitable change that reshapes the academic experiences of students marginalized by the prevailing history, culture, and traditions in public education. In Belonging through a Culture of Dignity, Cobb and Krownapple argue that the cause of these struggles are largely based on the failure of educators to consider the foundational elements upon which educational equity is based, belonging and dignity. Once these fundamental human needs are understood, educators can gain clarity of the barriers to meaningful student relationships, especially across dimensions of difference such as race, class, and culture. Cobb and Krownapple challenge that normalization and offer three concepts as keys to successful equity initiatives: inclusion, belonging, and dignity. Through their work, the authors aim to equip educators with the tools necessary to deliver the promise of democracy through schools by breaking the cycle of equity dysfunction once and for all.

About John Krownapple

John Krownapple is an educator, author, and speaker who specializes in transformative change through professional learning and organizational development. Focused on inclusive work and learning environments, he centers belonging and dignity as the concepts that help people thrive. John has been an adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins University since 2007, and for fifteen years he served as the coordinator of diversity, equity, and inclusion in a school district of over 50,000 students. Additionally, he has served as a classroom teacher, curriculum specialist, and professional development facilitator. John has authored articles and books, and he is coauthor of Belonging Through a Culture of Dignity: The Keys to Successful Equity Implementation.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Tina

I read this book as part of a book study whose participants included various types of school employees from across the nation. The book study was a fantastic experience, and I highly recommend looking into such groups hosted by IncludEd. The authors, who made themselves available for the book study,......more

Goodreads review by Kate

Read this for my school's book club and it completely changed how I think of equity and belonging in the school environment! It is incredibly research-based and provides action steps on how to work towards creating an inclusive environment within a school and individual classroom.......more

Goodreads review by Terry

I was skeptical as this became the “book study” response to a report of racism in our schools by a brave young woman, but I enjoyed this book, though I wouldn’t say it’s particularly revelatory to those who have been doing racial equity and justice work in schools with a strong focus on humanizing o......more

Goodreads review by Angie

I wish I would have read this book sooner in my journey. Wow. 2nd read update: This book is even better the second time! The focus on how everybody deserves dignity but respect is earned really hit me this time.......more

Goodreads review by Barbra

2.5 stars. This book covers the data to back up how broken public education is when it comes to school inclusivity. WE KNOW. And the educators and admin who most need to read this book- won’t. There are some reflection style tips (kinda) but I really loathe pedagogy “how to” books that don’t give yo......more

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