The Equity Project (TEP) Charter School’s Post

Transforming Schools to Serve Our Children Well A diverse and growing chorus of educators, students, families, and policymakers are calling for a reimagining of our schools. They are highlighting the need to center relationships, belonging, and community; to create structures and practices to support relevant and engaging learning; and to organize resources, supports, and opportunities. https://buff.ly/3XM76e1 #NASDSE

“Integrated Schools is a nationwide grassroots effort to empower, educate and organize parents who are white and/or privileged— 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 about their children’s education away from centering metrics like test scores or assumptions 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙗𝙚𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙞𝙤𝙧 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙞𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙤𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝙖𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙞-𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙨𝙩 𝙥𝙪𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙘 𝙚𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙨𝙮𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙢.”⁣ Chapter 7.

Is this the future of education? Would you consider enrolling your child in a SLANT-based school? Advocates of no-excuses policies in schools argue that progressive, child-centered approaches that spread in the 1970s caused a behavioral crisis, reduced learning, and hindered social mobility. The policy is called “Slant” (Sit up, Lean forward, Ask and answer questions, Nod your head, and Track the speaker). The argument in favor of SLANT? Wealthy children can afford to waste time at school because “their parents take them to museums and art galleries,” In contrast, for children from poorer backgrounds, “the only way you’re going to know about some Roman history is if you’re in your school learning.” Should we instead advocate for a balanced approach that offers all children, regardless of their economic status, access to an environment that fosters discipline alongside creativity and freedom? #FutureOfEducation #SLANTSchool #NoExcusesPolicy #DisciplineInSchools #CreativityInEducation #EducationalReform #HolisticDevelopment

We are in a pivotal moment in our fight for a just, multi-racial democracy. We are seeing an attack on the very idea of free public education itself, manifesting in the forms of racist & homophobic book bans, and controlled curriculums that root out Black history, Indigenous and African American studies. The attacks on public education today are a continuation of the backlash against the Civil Rights Movement, and our job is to see that its gains are not undone. HEAL Together provides tools and resources for people to advocate for the honest, accurate and fully funded public schools our children deserve—schools that reflect the best of who we are and who we can be. It’s more than just a movement, and your participation is paramount. DEFEND EDUCATION as a fully funded integral public resource, against privatization, and as the foundation of our democracy! This is the fight of our generation. Our stories and histories are essential. Don’t let honest education be erased. JOIN US! https://lnkd.in/dWbwFwhi #healtogetherschools #raceforward #thefightofourgeneration #racialjustice #educationjustice #defendeducation

Why does where you live matter to quality education and to opportunity? A couple weeks ago, local leaders joined many community members to discuss that question. And now you can listen to that conversation here: https://lnkd.in/e45KpNDD

Public school districts are complex ecosystems where education, community, and governance intersect. To appreciate the intricate workings of public school districts, it’s essential to recognize the diverse stakeholders who contribute to their vitality. In this video, I delve into the multifaceted tapestry of public school district stakeholders and explore the significance of their contributions. #EducationalLeader, Kim

Achieving Equity and Excellence in Education: Strategies for Inclusive Practices Discover how to create a thriving educational community where all students feel valued and teachers embrace inclusive practices. Check out the full conversation we had with Charlie Urness, District Administrator of the School District of Jefferson. #EquityInEducation #InclusivePractices #EducationalCommunity #TeacherAlignment #InclusiveEducation #EquityAndExcellence #StudentSuccess #EducatorSelection #InterviewTechniques #EducationForAll

Register today for our webinar on designing high schools to give every student a pathway to success.

It’s imperative that every child is provided an equal opportunity to succeed. Explore our latest report, created in partnership with WestEd, on addressing gender-based gaps in education and improving student achievement in Florida 📚 https://ow.ly/nP6V50PTy6Q #FLStudentAchievement #FLeducation #Floridaschools

Our friends and colleagues at the National Center for Families Learning (NCFL) are putting on a great session on Jan 25 - "Engaging in Anti-bias, Culturally Sustaining Family Partnership With Learning Differences" An excerpt from the description: "Participants will examine how they can activate the 4Es of Exploration, Expectation, Education, and Empowerment as they transform the early care and education system to ensure justice for families and communities who have been historically marginalized, sidelined, and silenced." Read more and register at the link: https://buff.ly/48JCZYY