Learning Forward comprehensive members met with author Fenesha Hubbard in September to discuss her book, The Equity Expression: Six Entry Points for Nonnegotiable Academic Success.

Hubbard outlined the six equity entry points in the book: mindset, relationships, products, spaces, processes, and systems. She pointed to the importance of relationships and self-reflection, noting that the relationship we have with ourselves impacts how we connect with our students, colleagues, and families.

Filled with tools, The Equity Expression is a guide to engaging in equity work in education settings and will “challenge you to reimagine discourse on equity at the confluence of high-quality instructional content and an excellent and equitable education,” Hubbard says in the book.

In the Learning Forward Book Club discussion, Hubbard used a bingo game to lead participants to some of the book’s key points and gave an overview along with specific tools for doing equity work. In one example, Hubbard suggested forming specific types of trusted partnerships with colleagues for reflection, sensemaking, and support while putting equity into action.

The Book Club is a benefit for Learning Forward members at the comprehensive level who receive four books each year selected by Learning Forward and our partner, Corwin Press. To become a comprehensive member, visit: learningforward.org/membership/