Alan M. Blankstein
great read. Lots of tangible takeaways. Will be using this! This is a collection of stories from change makers in schools, Performance assessment, detracking, literacy development, And more. Good examples and high level description
of each, While I was assigned to read this text I did appreciate the timeliness of it, The message is well received in that there is plenty of work to be done because there are schools that are leaps and bounds ahead of my own.
We can talk all we want about the concept of equity, but we don't have any followthrough, A helpful overview of the concept of equity in schools, I Very applicable to anyone wondering how equity can be achieved, Lots of examples of equity with very little practical use, An excellent compendium of articles from around the country on whats working with a look to the future!!
Examples of highleverage practices used by awardwinning schools and districts
Systemlevel examples of excellence through equity including whole state and districtwide
Examples of classroom level practice that lead to success for students from underserved populations as well as for their more privileged peers
A powerful concluding chapter that focuses on what we can learn from other nations that have pursued the goals of educational equity
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of each, While I was assigned to read this text I did appreciate the timeliness of it, The message is well received in that there is plenty of work to be done because there are schools that are leaps and bounds ahead of my own.
We can talk all we want about the concept of equity, but we don't have any followthrough, A helpful overview of the concept of equity in schools, I Very applicable to anyone wondering how equity can be achieved, Lots of examples of equity with very little practical use, An excellent compendium of articles from around the country on whats working with a look to the future!!
Courageous, inspiring examples of educational equity in action!
This illuminating book builds the case that equity is the most powerful means we have to lift all children to higher achievement and to benefit society at large.
Readers will find:
Examples of highleverage practices used by awardwinning schools and districts
Systemlevel examples of excellence through equity including whole state and districtwide
Examples of classroom level practice that lead to success for students from underserved populations as well as for their more privileged peers
A powerful concluding chapter that focuses on what we can learn from other nations that have pursued the goals of educational equity
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