Equity & Access
Equity and access follows schools, frameworks and leaders who put equity at the center of what they do to create a level playing field for all students and remove any implicit bias in the curriculum or way that it’s taught. In a time of highlighted inequities, this is the most important work in education.
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Equity is About ‘U’ and ‘I’
As equity continues to gain traction as part of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice (DEIJ) Initiatives, a more explicit definition is needed.
How 3 States Are Eliminating Barriers to Dual Enrollment for Students with Disabilities
Students with disabilities are often told that the services and support they receive in school cannot be offered in dual or concurrent enrollment programs. Some states have taken steps to make sure that their students with disabilities have access to dual and concurrent enrollment programs.
Shifting Demographics: How School Districts are Diversifying their Workforce to Serve All Students
Here's how five districts launched unique programs that highlight how the shifting demographics of schools and communities were an opportunity to diversify their workforce by attracting teachers who serve and reflect all students.
Building Safety and Connection in Schools
How can we build more safety and connection within our schools? Kyle Wagner shares five ideas, from low to high risk, on how to amplify students’ answers to the question.