The Culturally Proficient School: An Implementation Guide for School Leaders

The groundbreaking guide to cultural proficiency in schools, updated to meet today’s challenges 

This fully updated second edition of The Culturally Proficient School—likely the most influential book yet on improving the learning experience by valuing diversity and cultural dignity— is more relevant, accessible and effective than ever. Incorporating up-to-date research and reader feedback, the new content includes:

• Instructive vignettes that reflect contemporary truths about educational diversity and moral leadership


• Emphasis on skills development, including the art and science of conversation


• A conceptual framework that leaves no doubt about the first steps to take towards a more culturally proficient school