Leading for Equity
We are committed to relentlessly challenging and supporting each other to transform the student experience. We do this with leaders by disrupting the …
Component: Step 4: Transform
As the impacts from steps one through three become visible, you can begin to focus on the mindset shifts and the systemic work that create results for students and changes adult behaviors and schoolwide structures. This allows for changes to any inequitable system and structures, and directly addressing barriers to success in the school.
Eyes on Equity: How the Pandemic Has Created Glaring Inequality and Historic Opportunities
Inequity in American schools has never been more glaring. Distance learning and the COVID-19 pandemic are challenging old definitions of student readi…
Celebrate Student Assets: Understanding the Different Types of Human Capital
Educators may have a habit of looking at students through the lens of what is missing, or what isn't fair in their lives (the deficit perspective). Ex…
Elementary Gratitude Activity: Foster a Sense of Gratitude With Your Students
Take a moment in our days to explain and teach gratitude to students. This activity allows us to gain more insight into what brings them joy, and hav…
Establish Equitable Grading Practices Throughout Your School: School in Action – Samueli Academy
Equitable grading is one of the most inclusive practices a school can have in place. This Big Play requires time and intentional planning in order to …
5 Easy Swaps: Engage in Effective Anti-Bias Training
Research suggests stand-alone anti-bias training may not change long-term behavior. For leaders working to make their schools more equitable, studies …
The 5 Whys Technique: Discover the Root of a Problem for Kaizen
Recurrent problems are often symptoms of deeper issues. Learn the 5 Whys technique to get to the root cause of a problem.
Assess Your Inclusive Practices: Bring Culturally Responsive Practices Into The Daily Routine
This activity will help your leadership team assess and identify how inclusive practices, supports, and structures, such as co-teaching and teaming, a…
Leadership Team Activity: Instill Empathy and Creativity
This activity, designed for the leadership team, will help you learn strategies using the Four Keys framework .– THINK, KNOW, ACT, GO – to align i…
Energize Your Students to Take Ownership of Their Learning in the Classroom
Dr. Ross Anderson, Principal Researcher with Inflexion, will share three aspects of the student learning experience that when applied, allow student t…