This course will build on previous courses to continue to develop both a theoretical understanding of equity issues in education as well as specific applications for candidates’ various educational settings and growth as professional educators. This course is rooted in the belief that our work as educators flows from our well-developed ideas of equity; as such, much of the course will focus on nurturing group and individual meaning-making of equity in education, which will be used to inform the practical work of examining opportunities for equity work within placements. In this course, we will also examine historical issues of diversity and equity in education, principles of equity and social justice, and how issues of equity affect learning. There will be flexibility in the course readings so that candidates have opportunities to choose texts that are most relevant to their work and passions. This course will meet once a week during the fall semester, with some exceptions for flexibility around your placement school’s schedule and your work sample. Reflections on your practicum work will be a crucial part of this course, as well as in-depth discussions on the concepts and theories presented in the assigned readings.