Mission Statements, Lived Daily

Equity and Inclusion through Policy and Practice by Farhana Loonat
Bloomsbury Academic, January 8, 2026

It has become an ongoing challenge to meaningfully embed diversity, equity, and inclusion practices across educational settings, particularly in international schools. While many institutions name these values in their mission statements, they often struggle to live them daily or implement lasting policies that create truly inclusive systems. In Equity and Inclusion through Policy and Practice, Farhana Loonat offers an honest and critical examination of historically white institutions, highlighting systemic inequities such as disproportionate workloads for faculty of color, biases in tenure decisions, discrimination tied to emotional expression and accents, and inequities in faculty contracts. Moreover, Loonat moves beyond critique to offer urgent, concrete, and practical recommendations for addressing these longstanding issues. Although the book is grounded in higher education, its insights are highly relevant for K–12 schools. Understanding these systemic challenges can help educators reflect on their own institutions and begin implementing meaningful changes. Ultimately, this book amplifies marginalized voices and invites the kind of ongoing, critical reflection necessary to build more equitable and inclusive school communities.