{"product_id":"black-women-leadership-and-change-in-k-12-education-beyond-the-status-quo-hardcover","title":"Black Women, Leadership, and Change in K-12 Education: Beyond the Status Quo - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTamra Simpson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eValery Dragon\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFocusing on the unique experiences of Black women in K-12 leadership, this work blends personal narratives with critical analysis to reveal systemic barriers rooted in the intersections of race and gender. It argues that the challenges Black women face are not isolated incidents but pervasive and embedded in the broader narrative of U.S. history, which continues to perpetuate inequities in leadership roles. The structure of the book amplifies and affirms the voices of Black women educational leaders, inspiring action and advocacy for transformative change in educational policy, practices, and programming.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrounded in the framework of Contextually Responsive Intersectional Systems (CRIS), the book shows how CRIS not only honors identity, context, and lived experiences but also expands what traditionally counts as data in continuous improvement. It calls for leadership that collaborates in design to achieve reforms aligned with the unique needs of a system. While centered in education, CRIS is field-agnostic, offering actionable strategies for human-centered, transformative change across sectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFocusing on the unique experiences of Black women in K-12 leadership, this work blends personal narratives with critical analysis to reveal systemic barriers rooted in the intersections of race and gender. It argues that the challenges Black women face are not isolated incidents but pervasive and embedded in the broader narrative of U.S. history, which continues to perpetuate inequities in leadership roles. The structure of the book amplifies and affirms the voices of Black women educational leaders, inspiring action and advocacy for transformative change in educational policy, practices, and programming.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrounded in the framework of Contextually Responsive Intersectional Systems (CRIS), the book shows how CRIS not only honors identity, context, and lived experiences but also expands what traditionally counts as data in continuous improvement. It calls for leadership that collaborates in design to achieve reforms aligned with the unique needs of a system. While centered in education, CRIS is field-agnostic, offering actionable strategies for human-centered, transformative change across sectors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTamra Simpson\u003c\/strong\u003e is an education leader, an award-winning educator, and the founder of L.E.A.D. LLC. She empowers change-makers to understand and challenge systemic barriers, cultivate bold leadership, and drive lasting impact. Through her work, she champions leaders to step beyond comfort zones, inspiring transformation in schools and communities.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eValery Dragon, \u003c\/strong\u003e nonprofit leader and owner of The Guild, LLC, brings over a decade of educational leadership. Formerly a principal and managing director of instruction, she supports teams through human-centered improvement cycles, system audits, and coaching, fostering coherence, instructional growth, and transformative teaching and learning environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTamra Simpson is an education leader, an award-winning educator, and the founder of L.E.A.D. LLC. She empowers change-makers to understand and challenge systemic barriers, cultivate bold leadership, and drive lasting impact. Through her work, she champions leaders to step beyond comfort zones, inspiring transformation in schools and communities.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eValery Dragon, nonprofit leader and owner of The Guild, LLC, brings over a decade of educational leadership. Formerly a principal and managing director of instruction, she supports teams through human-centered improvement cycles, system audits, and coaching, fostering coherence, instructional growth, and transformative teaching and learning environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 126\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.54 x 8.3 x 6.22 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 16, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50530516500677,"sku":"9783032064738","price":82.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/6718\/5605\/files\/crzEyhq4SE9783032064738.webp?v=1790229097","url":"https:\/\/selloorium.com\/products\/black-women-leadership-and-change-in-k-12-education-beyond-the-status-quo-hardcover","provider":"Selloorium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}