This is the second of three whitepapers on designing curricula for diversity. It provides the step-by-step process for using the Equity and Inclusion for Curriculum Design (EI-CD). Additionally, it describes how the framework can be used to design and adapt STEM+CS curriculum materials.
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).
This framework provides a general model to support states and districts in implementing new or revised content standards. It includes guidance and best practices, supported by research, for planning, evaluating, and validating standards implementation.
This resource provides policy makers with guidance on writing policies that promote educational equity through effective teachers. It provides an overview of pertinent topics while highlighting teacher recruitment and retention.
This resource provides a series of briefs that discuss leverage points to ensure that students with disabilities have strong, committed, and enduring teachers.
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