In this Q&A, Jahneille Cunningham discusses why participation matters in math education and shares best practices for utilizing a classroom observation tool called Equity Quantified In Participation, or EQUIP.
Elementary teachers in the Washoe County School District are routinely conducting cycles of data inquiry in their grade-level learning huddles to improve how they teach reading and writing.
When families and school staff work together, they can ensure that young people have what they need to be healthy, happy, and ready to learn. This blog post highlights various ways schools and families can work together to support children's mental health and well-being.
The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) approved revised California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTP) by an overwhelming majority. The new standards, which were developed with support from the Region 15 Comprehensive Center (R15CC) led by WestEd, better reflect the current educational environment in California and emphasize culturally responsive teaching, social–emotional learning, and family engagement.
A new guide offers guidance for developing and implementing a systemwide approach to promoting educator well-being.
What value is there in assessments taken during the pandemic? How can assessment design reflect more diverse groups of students? Read perspectives from WestEd’s assessment experts.
The research project, titled A CALL for Equity-Centered Leadership (CALL-ECL), will document networked improvement efforts by districts, universities, and state departments of education as they seek to enhance a district’s own vision of equity and student success through educational leadership supports.
This month, WestEd highlights resources that help early childhood professionals provide a calm environment where infants, toddlers, and young children can thrive.
For school and district leaders who are considering strategies to accelerate student learning, high-quality tutoring is one evidence-based strategy that can make a positive impact.