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Connect theory to practice with this timely, comprehensive whole-child approach to accelerated learning.

Planning for equitable accelerated learning is analogous to preparing a meal. Similar to a chef selecting the menu, gathering ingredients, and planning the occasion, educators choose aligned curricula to prioritize learning, organize and internalize instruction, and plan for opportunities to advance student learning.

Grounded in research and employing the Science of Learning Development (SoLD) principles, this book offers bold new thinking about unfinished learning, equity, and student success. The five-course framework guides educators through the process of

• Assessing the current school conditions and mindset for acceleration versus remediation

• Reflecting on empowerment

• Surveying and reimagining curriculum

• Understanding and embracing diversity and equity

• Establishing and implementing effective foundational instruction

• Promoting, expanding, and reflecting on student engagement

• Accelerate Don't Remediate

• Three Strategies to Ensure Your Lesson Plans Are Grounded in Equity for Accelerated Learning

• Lessons From the Field: Understanding Culturally Relevant Pedagogy in High-Quality Instructional Materials

• UMSL Alumna and Associate Professor Emeritus Co-author Book on Educational Equity

• Forbes: How Reading Instruction Oppresses Black And Brown Children

• EdWeeks’ “How Schools Are ‘Spirit Murdering’ Black and Brown Students“

• Cult of Pedagogy: Restoratice Justice Overview

• Underperforming Student Success Strategies

• George Floyd, Racism and Law Enforcement (in English and en Español)

• How to Talk with Kids about Racism and Racial Violence

• Black Fatigue is Real

• Cult of Pedagogy: Restorative Justice Overview

• Equity-Literacy-for-All.pdf (edchange.org)

• Three warning signs that your school has a problem with diversity: Taking a closer look

• Blacktop and Language

• Diversity training brings incredible results to Parkway School District

• Here’s how Diversity Training improved Webster Groves school district

• How to Promote Racial Equity in the Workplace

• National Equity Project Article List

• Avoiding Racial Equity Detours

• The Leading Equity Podcast - Podcast

• National Equity Podcasts - Podcast

• National Equity Project Webinars - Webinar

• Becoming an Antiracist Educator - Slideshow

• Culturally Responsive Teaching Slideshow - Slideshow

• Respective Talk Video - Video

• TED Talk: The Danger of a Single Story - TED Talk

• Corwin Webinar: A Menu for Equity and Accelerated Learning - Video

• AMAZEworks Black Lives Matter Lesson - Lesson with video

• Microagressions - Tool

• My Scaffolded Anti-Racist Resources - Additional resources

• Reflecting on George Floyd's Death and Police Violence Towards Black Americans Guide - Mini lesson

• Resources to Help Educators, Adults Respond to Racism, Violence, and Trauma -Additional resources

• University of Minnesota Community Resource: Reccomendations and Resources for Supporting Students Before, During, and After the Chauvin Trial - Additional resources

• Hanover Research: Anti-Racism Discussion Guide - Discussion guide

• Affirming Black Lives in Schoo1 - Curriculum and additional resources

• Project Implicit - Harvard Implicit Association Test

• Navigating Difficult Conversations with Children and Youth on Race, Racism, Discrimination, Ages 11 and up - Lesson with video

• Navigating Difficult Conversations with Children and Youth on Race, Racism, Discrimination, Ages 3-12 - Lesson with book

• Resources for Talking About Race, Racism, and Racialized Violence with Kids - Additional resources

• Uplifting Youth Through Healthy Communication About Race - Additional resources

• Helping Youth after Community Trauma: Tips for Educators (NCTSN) - PDF file

• Social Justice Standards: The Learning for Justice Anti-Racist Framework - Reaction tips

• Racial Equity Tools from Educational Equity Consultants - Additional resources

• A Letter to the Missouri Supreme Court - Supreme Court letter

• Call to Action from Educational Equity Consultants - Call to action

• Global Equality Collective: DEI Resources for Schools - Additional resources

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology: Culture of Respect Resources - Additional resources

• Common Sense - Additional resources

• Racial Equity Tools - Additional resources

• Cuyahoga Arts & Culture: Racial Equity Resources - Additional resources