Leading for Equity in Uncertain Times outlines a regenerative process for educational leaders developed in response to the disruption and crises caused by the social happenings of the Covid-19 pandemic, the racial justice reckoning after the George Floyd murder, and the political polarization paralyzing the United States.

Each of these significant occurrences has left a lasting impact on school leaders, their teachers, students, families, and school communities. Educational leaders and scholars are just beginning to unravel the effects of this social phenomena on themselves personally and professionally, and on those they lead, teach, and support. Inequities that existed before are now magnified and untenable.

Using a classic grounded theory research approach, Candelarie explores the implementation of The Regenerative Process, and how educational leaders can use this process to identify needed actions to respond to crisis, disruption, and change within their schools and educational organizations. These actions will regenerate education to a better, higher, more worthy state that is equitable and socially just.

Doris Candelarie is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Denver, USA. Her teaching agenda includes preparing the next generation of principals and courses in the MA and Doctoral programs in Educational Leadership & Policy. Candelarie spent 28 years in public education as an elementary and middle school teacher, elementary and middle school principal, and central office administrator. In 2014, she was recognized as the Colorado National Distinguished Principal for her work at Sanchez International School, a former turnaround school.