We have said it before, and we will say it again: what students read matters. ANet is dedicated to modeling what diverse and equitable texts can look like in an instructional context, including in assessments, and that students have ownership of their education. We are sharing our own approach as well as tools and resources to support you in making this a reality in your school.
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ANet wants to ensure that students are not just seeing people of color represented in texts about struggle and oppression or in stories where we need to be flawless, heroic, or extraordinary; people of color deserve to be three-dimensional and have a voice in every sphere of life.
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This week as we celebrate Juneteenth, I have been reflecting on Black Liberation; where we are, where we aren’t. Over the past several years, it has been inspiring to see more schools and districts across the country committing to anti-racism and understanding their role in advancing racial equity.
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Chinook’s ELA team not only saw gains in one grade level over time: they saw a cohort of kids who hadn’t achieved sixth-grade proficiency reach seventh-grade proficiency alongside their peers.
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A simple change in terminology might seem insignificant, but constantly examining the words we use and the biases behind them helps remove barriers to equitable instruction.
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Zachary Parker, an experienced coach with ANet District of Columbia, recently wrote to the school leaders he works with on the subject of equity.
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All children should feel like they can relate to the literature that they read. Two members of our assessment team describe how they incorporate this concern in their work.
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