Excellence Through Equity: Five Essential Ingredients for Creating Conditions that Promote Achievement for All Children
Format
Individual Presentation
First Presenter's Institution
University of California Los Angeles
Second Presenter's Institution
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Third Presenter's Institution
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Fourth Presenter's Institution
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Fifth Presenter's Institution
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Location
Keynote Presentation (Regency Ballroom)
Strand #1
Academic Achievement & School Leadership
Relevance
While the movement for standards and accountability has largely succeeded in bringing greater attention to disparities in student achievement, surprisingly little attention has been given to what it takes to create conditions in schools that will make achievement for all students more likely. Missing from much of the policy debate related to achievement is how to place “equity” at the center of education reform efforts, and how to support and cultivate effective teaching in schools. This presentation will describe five principles and practices that have proven effective in helping schools to meet the needs of a wide variety of learners. Strategies that make it possible to avoid zero-sum scenarios—leading some educators to believe that they must choose between the pursuit of excellence and equity—will also be presented. Drawing upon research and several case studies, the presentation will show why an equity framework is essential for promoting achievement among all children.
Brief Program Description
While the movement for standards and accountability has largely succeeded in bringing greater attention to disparities in student achievement, surprisingly little attention has been given to what it takes to create conditions in schools that will make achievement for all students more likely. Missing from much of the policy debate related to achievement is how to place “equity” at the center of education reform efforts, and how to support and cultivate effective teaching in schools. This presentation will describe five principles and practices that have proven effective in helping schools to meet the needs of a wide variety of learners. Strategies that make it possible to avoid zero-sum scenarios—leading some educators to believe that they must choose between the pursuit of excellence and equity—will also be presented. Drawing upon research and several case studies, the presentation will show why an equity framework is essential for promoting achievement among all children.
Summary
While the movement for standards and accountability has largely succeeded in bringing greater attention to disparities in student achievement, surprisingly little attention has been given to what it takes to create conditions in schools that will make achievement for all students more likely. Missing from much of the policy debate related to achievement is how to place “equity” at the center of education reform efforts, and how to support and cultivate effective teaching in schools. This presentation will describe five principles and practices that have proven effective in helping schools to meet the needs of a wide variety of learners. Strategies that make it possible to avoid zero-sum scenarios—leading some educators to believe that they must choose between the pursuit of excellence and equity—will also be presented. Drawing upon research and several case studies, the presentation will show why an equity framework is essential for promoting achievement among all children.
Evidence
Presenter will provide
Biographical Sketch
Presenter will provide
Presentation Year
2019
Start Date
3-6-2019 8:00 AM
End Date
3-6-2019 9:15 AM
Recommended Citation
Noguera, Pedro, "Excellence Through Equity: Five Essential Ingredients for Creating Conditions that Promote Achievement for All Children" (2019). National Youth Advocacy and Resilience Conference. 200.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/nyar_savannah/2019/2019/200
Excellence Through Equity: Five Essential Ingredients for Creating Conditions that Promote Achievement for All Children
Keynote Presentation (Regency Ballroom)
While the movement for standards and accountability has largely succeeded in bringing greater attention to disparities in student achievement, surprisingly little attention has been given to what it takes to create conditions in schools that will make achievement for all students more likely. Missing from much of the policy debate related to achievement is how to place “equity” at the center of education reform efforts, and how to support and cultivate effective teaching in schools. This presentation will describe five principles and practices that have proven effective in helping schools to meet the needs of a wide variety of learners. Strategies that make it possible to avoid zero-sum scenarios—leading some educators to believe that they must choose between the pursuit of excellence and equity—will also be presented. Drawing upon research and several case studies, the presentation will show why an equity framework is essential for promoting achievement among all children.