How Does Equity Differ from Equality in Education?

How Does Equity Differ from Equality in Education? Data from the National Center for Education Statistics paints a picture: students from low-income families are significantly less likely to graduate from high school in comparison to their more affluent peers. This highlights a deep inequity in the American educational system. Equity, in contrast to

By |2024-02-20T18:39:45+00:00February 20th, 2024|Education Reform|0 Comments

Celebrating Black History Month 2024

Celebrating Black History Month 2024 Importance of Black History Month Did you know that Black History Month holds great significance in today's world? Beyond just a calendar designation, it serves as a powerful acknowledgment and celebration of the profound contributions African Americans have made to American society and culture. Take Horace Mann,

By |2024-02-06T21:38:47+00:00February 6th, 2024|Education Reform|0 Comments

Standards-Based Testing

Comprehending Standards-Based Testing: Exploring Constraints, and Examining its Influence on Equity Traditional standards-based testing has long been the primary method for assessing K-12 students in the classroom. State standards provide a framework for teachers to instruct and students to learn. Administrators use temporary assessments, often provided by the states or other benchmark tests,

By |2024-02-06T03:06:22+00:00February 1st, 2024|Math Assessment|0 Comments

What is MTSS?

What is MTSS? In the ever-evolving landscape of education, the commitment to ensuring equity and access for all students has never been more crucial. MTSS, or Multi-Tiered System of Support, is a comprehensive framework designed to meet the individual needs and support of the whole child. It integrates academic and behavior core, supplemental,

By |2024-01-30T23:04:17+00:00January 30th, 2024|Special Education|0 Comments

Understanding Standards-Based Testing, Its Limitations, and Its Impact on Equity

By Richard Capone, Let’s Go Learn, Inc. Standards-based testing in the classroom has been the de facto method for K-12 educational testing.  State standards set the target for teachers to teach towards and students to work towards.  Administrators use interim assessments, sometimes by the states themselves, or some other benchmark test for quarterly evaluations

By |2022-09-01T00:51:04+00:00September 4th, 2020|Math Assessment|0 Comments
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