"Krystal Hardy Allen's book What Goes Unspoken is a must-read! She goes beyond theory into showing school leaders how to operationalize one of the most critical aspects of any school's success--diversity, equity, and inclusion. Principals and heads of school will not only learn how to do self-work, but they will also be able to measure their school's DEI efforts and help usher in checks and balances that foster engagement, sense of belonging, and the necessary environment for students, teachers, and staff to thrive."--Janice K. Jackson, Ed.D., Chief Executive Officer, Hope Chicago"Diversity and equity are critical components in creating an inclusive and welcoming environment in any organization or community. Feeling accepted, valued, and recognized as part of the community is a basic need for all humans. What Goes Unspoken guides educational organizations as they begin to understand how to systematically create a culture of acceptance, empathy, and opportunities for all."--Geri Gillespy, Ed.D., Education Industry Executive, StraightUpEDU
Foreword[Insert Text Break Here]IntroductionPART ONEGetting StartedCHAPTER 1Establishing a Shared Language and VisionCHAPTER 2Looking in the MirrorPART TWOOperationalizing DEI Within Your School or DistrictCHAPTER 3Organizational Clarity and CommitmentCHAPTER 4School Board GovernanceCHAPTER 5Organizational Leadership and ManagementCHAPTER 6Human Resources (HR)CHAPTER 7Teaching and Learning (Instruction)CHAPTER 8Student Culture and ClimateCHAPTER 9Operations and FinanceCHAPTER 10Family and Community EngagementCHAPTER 11Marketing, Branding, and CommunicationsPART THREELooking AheadCHAPTER 12Where to Go from HereCHAPTER 13Tools You Can Leverage[Insert Text Break Here]Key Terms: A DEI GlossaryAcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorIndex
KRYSTAL HARDY ALLEN is founder and CEO of K. Allen Consulting, an international education and management consulting firm. She is also an education advocate, an award-winning former teacher and school principal, and a well-respected thought leader. Operating within nine countries, her firm's education clients have included systems such as New Orleans Public Schools, The KIPP Foundation, and Chicago Public Schools as well as major corporate brands like Amazon and Apple. Krystal's work centers around DEI, social justice, adult learning, and organizational development. A first-generation college graduate, Krystal is a native of historic Selma, Alabama, and earned her B.A. from the University of Notre Dame, M.Ed. from NLU-Chicago, and completed doctoral coursework at Teachers College, Columbia University.