Level Up for Equity and Access: Group or Self-Study Resources

Equity and access have always been concerns in education. These concerns were amplified when schools needed to shift delivery models during the pandemic. Some schools already had digital devices for all students, and some even had staff who were trained to deliver virtual instruction. However, many districts did not have these benefits. When schools were located in already under-supported districts, inequities and access concerns were amplified.

Now that schools are back to teaching and learning in person, it’s important to remember the inequities we’ve seen during the pandemic. What did you see in your district? Was their equity of access to technology, a learning space suited for learning, and a teacher who was confident leveraging the technology and resources available? Download the guiding questions and try to answer them as you work through these resources. Use the podcasts and articles to stimulate conversation with your colleagues. These experiences can be especially powerful when you work through them as a team and both immediately and frequently discuss when questions and challenges arise. Of course, don’t forget to also celebrate your successes.