Dr. Decoteau J. Irby
Professor of educational policy studies and coeditor of Doing the Work of Equity Leadership for Justice and Systems Change; scholar-practitioner focused on educational justice and urban education leadership.
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Nov 20, 2025 • 58min
Doing the Work of Equity Leadership for Justice and Systems Change
Dr. Decoteau J. Irby, a leading scholar in educational policy studies and coeditor of a pivotal book on equity leadership, delves into transformative approaches for U.S. public schools. He explores the evolution of equity leadership and its connection to movements like Black Lives Matter. Irby discusses the critical distinction between equity and justice, emphasizing systems change amidst challenges and backlash. Listeners gain insight into strategies for sustaining equitable educational environments and envisioning a justice-oriented future.
Nov 20, 2025 • 58min
Doing the Work of Equity Leadership for Justice and Systems Change
Dr. Decoteau J. Irby, a professor at the University of Illinois Chicago and coeditor of a pivotal book on equity leadership, dives deep into the journey of transforming education systems. He discusses how his background in economics shaped his commitment to educational equity. Irby outlines the evolution of equity practices in schools and addresses the resistance faced by practitioners amidst a politically charged atmosphere. He emphasizes the importance of Black women's leadership, depicting their sacrifices for justice while instilling hope for a future grounded in equity.
