Guide
Student Guide: It’s Hot Out Here: Exploring Heat in Our World
12.19.22

Description
In this unit, students will explore how the historical practice of redlining interacts with the patterns of heat distribution within communities.
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Video
Rethink the relationship between poverty and growth
A new study from the Center for School and Student Progress shows that while school achievement is negatively influenced by poverty, poverty has a minimal impact on a school’s ability to foster growth
Topics: Education research, Equity
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Infographic
Rethink the relationship between poverty + school performance infographic
School performance has traditionally been evaluated by measuring achievement. But a new study shows this approach can marginalize schools serving low-income populations.
Topics: Education research, Equity
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Webinar
Relationships Between Poverty and School Performance
An NWEA webinar by Dr. Andrew Hegedus, highlighting research on the relationships between poverty and school performance
Topics: Education research, Equity
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Checklist
MAP Suite Reach More Students Checklist
MAP Suite provides best-in-class coverage of subjects, languages, and accomodations. Download the checklist to learn more.
Topics: Accessibility, Equity, Multilingual learners
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Case Study
Why teachers and students in this urban charter network can’t stop talking about MAP Reading Fluency
This case study shows how one urban charter district was able to dramatically change their approach to building strong readers using MAP® Reading Fluency™.
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eBook
Why equity matters in education—and what to do about it
Student demographics have changed. Learn more about what you can do to improve equity in your classroom, school, or district with practical advice from our Teach. Learn. Grow. blog authors.
Topics: Equity
Products: Professional Learning


Case Study
A Virginia district embraces data to help the students who need it the most
Read how a high-performing Virginia district prioritized growth over achievement to address equity gaps.
Topics: Equity
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