Learning Forward
Equity and excellence in teaching and learning.
Equity
October 2018
Vol. 39 No. 5
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In This Issue
FOCUS
Multiple perspectives shine a bright light on equity
This issue explores why equity matters and the nuts and bolts of how to get there.
Curriculum camp
Oregon Writing Project institute addresses social justice issues alongside reading and writing.
Culturally responsive teaching puts rigor at the center
A framework of rigorous teaching for all that helps students become leaders of their own learning.
Strong teams, strong results
Formative assessment helps teacher teams strengthen equity.
Beyond random acts of equity
To integrate a racial equity lens in professional learning, we must address the paucity of dialogue about race.
Come together for equity
Rework beliefs, actions, and systems through professional learning.
What's missing from this picture?
The goal of The4thBox tool kit is to engage the imagination to make conversations about equity a journey, not a destination.
Equity through mutual accountability
Collective capacity building and shared accountability drive attention to all students’ needs.
TOOLS
Advancing equity
A planning tool for individual, team, and whole-school professional learning.
Through The Lens
Deepen your understanding of the Standards for Professional Learning through this issue’s articles.
IDEAS
Mindset for math
Coaching can foster teachers’ beliefs that all students are capable of math and empower learners.
Where data lead, success follows
Rural districts band together to increase college readiness, using data and a cycle of inquiry.
RESEARCH
Study spotlights effectiveness of social and professional networks
A study on the district and external resources for professional learning developers.
Essentials
Recent research on licensure policy, teacher mentors, teacher shortages, and more.
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