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Identity-Conscious Practice in Action: Shaping Equitable Schools and Classrooms book cover

1st Edition

Identity-Conscious Practice in Action Shaping Equitable Schools and Classrooms

By Liza Talusan Copyright 2025
128 Pages
by Eye On Education

128 Pages
by Eye On Education
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When teachers and leaders implement an identity-conscious practice, they can provide a more responsive and responsible learning environment. Unfortunately, avoiding the impact of identity can create problematic and oppressive conditions in schools.   So how do we lead with an identity-conscious lens? Award-winning author Liza Talusan provides real-world scenarios that educators can work through... Read more

Acknowledgements  

Introduction                                                                                          

Outline of the Book  

About the Author  

Part I: An Introduction to an Identity-Conscious Practice  

1. Why Identity Matters in Schools  

2. The Foundations of an Identity-Conscious Practice       

3. Talking About Identity  

4. Examining our Biases  

5. Beginning your Identity-Conscious Practice  

Part II: Implementing an Identity-Conscious Practice  

6. Conflicts and Risks in an Identity-Conscious Practice  

The Four I’s  

7. Building Habits for an Identity-Conscious Practice: What now? What next?  

8. Guidelines for Reflection and Conversation  

Critical Check Ins  

Framework  

Process  

Peer Learning Groups  

Part III: Case Studies for Building an Identity-Conscious Practice  

9. Case Studies on Race  

Case 9.1: A Separate Affinity Group  

Case 9.2: The National Guard  

Case 9.3: A Place for Affinity  

Case 9.4: The Research Project  

Case 9.5: A Parent and Administrator Clash  

10. Case Studies on Socioeconomic Status  

Case 10.1: The Birthday Party  

Case 10.2: The Payscale  

Case 10.3: Difference Within  

Case 10.4: The Soup Kitchen  

Case 10.5: Art Supplies  

11. Case Studies on Religion/Faith  

Case 11.1: Song Choice and Choir  

Case 11.2: The Dining Hall  

Case 11.3: Read Aloud  

Case 11.4: World Events  

Case 11.5: Freedom to Express  

12. Case Studies on Disability  

Case 12.1 Recommendations for Employment  

Case 12.2: The Theater Performance  

Case 12.3: Neurodiversity and Staffing  

Case 12.4: The Assessment 

Case 12.5: Increased Stress  

13. Case Studies on Sexual Orientation  

Case 13.1: The First  

Case 13.2: Isolation  

Case 13.3: Everyone Says It  

Case 13.4: Health Education  

Case 13.5: Waiting to Respond  

14. Case Studies on Gender and Gender Identity  

Case 14.1: A Girl on the Team  

Case 14.2: Transitioning  

Case 14.3: Bathrooms and Access  

Case 14.4: The Group Project  

Case 14.5: Disclosing Names and Pronouns  

15. Case Studies on Language  

Case 15.1: A Way to Connect  

Case 15.2: The Email  

Case 15.3: Must Speak English  

Case 15.4: The Rubric  

Case 15.5: The Competition  

16. Case Studies on Age  

Case 16.1: Set in my Ways  

Case 16.2: A Word in the Meeting  

Case 16.3: A New Assistant Director  

Case 16.4: The Parent Group  

Case 16.5: Someone to Mentor  

17. Conclusion  

References

Biography

Liza Talusan, PhD,  is an educator, speaker, leader, writer, coach, and parent. She has over 27 years of experience in PreK-20 education and is currently a faculty member in the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Massachusetts Boston. Her book, The Identity Conscious Educator: Building Habits and Skills for a More Inclusive School, published by Solution Tree Press, is the 2023 Gold Medal Recipient of IPPY Awards. 

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