Chapter 1: Introduction (Deborah S. Peterson and Susan P. Carlile) -- Part I: Reading -- Chapter 2: Impact by Design: Promoting Equity Through Reading Achievement of Students of Color (Naichen Zhao, Erin Anderson, Sandy Lochhead, and Laura Vasta) -- Chapter 3: University Academy Lab Schools: Closing the Gaps in Literacy (Jennifer Rasberry, Michael Odell, Teresa Kennedy, Kelly Dyer, Jaclyn Pedersen, and Jo Ann Simmons) Chapter 4: Equity Matters: Witnessing the Stories of Students and Families (Lynda Tredway, Matthew Militello, Moraima Machado, and Jolia Bossette) -- Chapter 5: Increasing Reading Engagement in Middle Level Learners: How to Reverse the Decline (Rhiannon Young) -- Part II: Writing -- Chapter 6: Small-Group Instruction in Writer's Workshop: A Surprising Obstacle (Daniel F. Barnard) -- Chapter 7: Improving Gender Equity in Written Language (Frauke Meyer and Linda Bendikson) -- Chapter 8: Expressive Writing: Students With Disabilities (Adrienne Stimson Clark) -- Part III: Math and Science Chapter 9: Improvement Science Models Used for Achievement in Mathematics (Jaclyn Pedersen, Michael Odell, Teresa Kennedy, Kelly Dyer, Jo Ann Simmons, and Yanira Oliveras-Ortiz) -- Chapter 10: Access Versus Ability: Advanced Mathematics for Every Child (Anne Larkin and Corey Jenks) -- Chapter 11: Increasing Fourth-Grade Math Achievement for Historically Underserved Populations Utilizing Targeted Intervention Groups (Dr. Holly Altiero) -- Chapter 12: Improving Math Growth Indicators for Elementary Students With Disabilities (Shane Brown) -- Chapter 13: Equity in STEM Programs (Keith Grosse) Part IV: Health, Wellness, and Physical Education -- Chapter 14: Physical Education and Indigenous Youth: Middle School Physical Education and Indigenous Youth (Jarod Milko) -- Conclusion -- Chapter 15: Moving Forward (Cassandra Thonstad, Susan P. Carlile, and Deborah S. Peterson) -- About the Authors -- Index
Summary:
"Improvement Science: Promoting Equity in Schoolsis intended for classroom teachers, school leaders, and district leaders charged with leading improvement efforts in schools. From questions such as "how do I develop a love of reading in my classroom?" to "how can I better manage student behavior during independent learning time?" to "what should we do to make sure kids of all races read at grade level by 3rd grade" to "how could we include families of all backgrounds as partners in learning" or "how do we increase our graduation rate among underserved students," this book shares real-lfe examples from those who are currently leading equity-focused improvement in our schools"--Back cover.
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