The Cultural Proficiency Manifesto (eBook)

Foreword
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Introduction
PART I: THE NOISE: A VICIOUS CYCLE
Chapter 1: Purpose of This Manifesto
My Perspective
My Concern
Reflection
The Cultural Proficiency Framework as a Road Map
Technical and Adaptive Change
Reflection
Expressions of Bigotry Can Be Motivational
Reflection
Design of This Book
Chapter 2: A Brief History of Inequity and Equity: A Tsunami Warning
Lesson Learned #1
Cycles of Disruption as Levers for Change: A Tsunami Warning
Inequities Are on Our Doorsteps for Us to Address
The Silver Lining of Equity in Our Founding Documents
Lesson Learned #2
Reflection
Reflection
More About Achievement Gaps
The Myth of Failing Public Schools
School Reform from 1980s to Present
Going Deeper
Dialogic Activity
Chapter 3: History and Hope for Changing Schools
Education Language and the Power of “Why?”
Lesson Learned #3
Transformative Change
The Achievement Gap Is Not New
Into the Second Century of Education Reform: The “Why?” Question
Amidst the Noise Is Clarity
Going Deeper
Dialogic Activity
PART II: LISTENING FOR CLARITY
Chapter 4: The Cultural Proficiency Framework
Culturally Proficient Leadership
Lesson Learned #4
The Tools of Cultural Proficiency
The Cultural Proficiency Conceptual Framework as a Guide
Barriers vs. Cultural Assets: The Tension for Change
Transforming the Culture of School
Going Deeper
Dialogic Activity
Chapter 5: Resistance to Change: The Anger–Guilt Continuum
Surfacing Privilege and Entitlement
Reflections on Entitlement: A Mystic Elementary School Conversation
Reflective Activity
Carrying Our Learning Forward
Going Deeper
Dialogic Activity
Chapter 6: Going Forward Takes Commitment and Effort: It Always Has
The Blaring of Trumpets
PHASE 1: The Guiding Principles of Cultural Proficiency
Nine Key Questions for Reflection and Dialogue
Use Internal Assets and Be Intentional
PHASE 2: The Essential Elements of Cultural Competence
Going Deeper
Dialogic Activity
Chapter 7: My Final Thoughts and, Then, Your Turn
Two-Phase Process—Guiding Principles and Essential Elements
Reflection
Closing Comments
References
Resources
Index