In this first of three whitepapers on designing curricula for diversity, the authors explain why equity and inclusion should be addressed in standardized curriculum materials and introduce the Equity and Inclusion Framework for Curriculum Design (EI-CD).
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Considerations for Equitable Mississippi Student and Family Experiences
This is a companion resource for two previously released documents: Considerations for Reopening Mississippi Schools and Considerations for Coherent and Equitable Instructional Systems. This document provides guidance for gathering information from parents and other stakeholders, as well as action steps, essential questions, conversation starters, and additional resources for addressing the complex needs resulting from the impact of COVID-19 on students […]
Considerations for Reopening Mississippi Schools
This guidance document provides State Education Agency and Local Education Agency staff as well as education stakeholders with a set of priority issues to address for school reopening in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. This guidance, updated every three months, provides strategies to address the following six topics: (a) academic programming, (b) operations, (c) family and community support, (d) […]
2021 Summer Learning and Enrichment: State Guidance for District and School Leaders
Supporting Students’ Academic Learning After Interruptions to Schooling During COVID-19
This April 2021 brief from Education Commission of the States provides a summary of known efforts to address interrupted instruction and learning. The brief includes links to proposed bills that would support intensive tutoring, increasing instructional time, and assessing student strengths and needs.