Engineering A Path Towards Equity

Clariza Dominicci • Cahn Fellow 2018

As we engineer our path towards equity, we want to ensure ALL students are engaged in cognitively demanding tasks, thus leveling the proverbial “playing field.” During our journey of increasing cognitive demand and improving equitable practices with a focus on English Language Learners and students with disabilities, we discovered that we must start by examining our own beliefs and practices around student and adult learning and what we are all capable of accomplishing. This deep dive into our espoused theory vs. our theory in use has helped us rethink; reimagine a path towards ALL students and adults meeting proficiency and towards winning the game.