As education leaders become more aware of inequity and racial injustice, they have a responsibility to take action to address those issues as in their schools. Nancy Gutiérrez and Gislaine N. Ngounou explain that putting that learning into action will require leaders to follow four principles that they call the ABCDs: Awareness, Bravery, Community voice, and share Decision making.
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