{"id":29768,"date":"2023-11-22T09:33:15","date_gmt":"2023-11-21T20:33:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.kamiapp.com\/?p=29768"},"modified":"2024-03-06T15:58:44","modified_gmt":"2024-03-06T02:58:44","slug":"the-opportunity-gap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.kamiapp.com\/blog\/the-opportunity-gap\/","title":{"rendered":"The Opportunity Gap"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"29768\" class=\"elementor elementor-29768\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4ed1d8e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4ed1d8e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-37f0b62\" data-id=\"37f0b62\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f3f00ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f3f00ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Key takeaways <\/h4><ul><li>Maintain high expectations and employ qualified and experienced educators. <\/li><li>Embrace research-backed professional development and ensure principals attend to offer the best support for their teachers.<\/li><li>Remain committed to creating a fair and inclusive educational landscape for all students, no matter their background.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e4ce170 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e4ce170\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2f8f467\" data-id=\"2f8f467\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b3d02c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0b3d02c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>We\u2019re back with the third installment of our blog series focusing on leadership and decision-making in schools. We invited Dwight Jones, one of the country&#8217;s leading educational experts and the former superintendent of a major district, to participate in our discussion on the opportunity gap in education. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-09fc80c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"09fc80c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-51d6567\" data-id=\"51d6567\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91046f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"91046f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Dwight Jones<\/span> | The president of Education Practice and Policy Partners. He has previously served as the Denver Public Schools Superintendent, Education Commissioner of the State of Colorado, and Clark County School District Superintendent in Las Vegas, Nevada.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-eb2e4e8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"eb2e4e8\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8fcbe0e\" data-id=\"8fcbe0e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a6ce7e6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a6ce7e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>What is the opportunity gap? <\/h4><p>Dwight Jones defines the opportunity gap as &#8220;inequities in the system, structures, and practices within education that can prevent children from reaching their potential.\u201d1 He explained, \u201cI have thought a lot about the opportunity gap \u2014 it\u2019s been a core consideration in every aspect of my career.\u201d <\/p><p>Jones stated that the opportunity gap is between \u201ccertain groups of youngsters and their counterparts that might be Caucasian or wealthy.\u201d This observation illuminates the two areas where a child may be subjected to inequalities \u2014 attending under-resourced schools and living in underserved communities that impact educational opportunities. Jones states this gap can manifest in various ways, from \u201caccess to AP and Honors courses, rigorous Tier I instruction, high-level classes, or even activities like athletics.\u201d<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-71ff689 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"71ff689\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c69d0ad\" data-id=\"c69d0ad\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e2abc30 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e2abc30\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5>Section summary<\/h5><ul><li>The opportunity gap results from inequities within education systems that hinder children from reaching their potential.<\/li><li>Systemic racism and socioeconomic factors contribute to the opportunity gap.<\/li><li>The opportunity gap can manifest in multiple ways, including disparities in access to high-quality academic and extracurricular instruction.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-fbf7d8e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"fbf7d8e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0a9980f\" data-id=\"0a9980f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f0628d2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f0628d2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Opportunity gap vs. learning gap<\/h4><p>An opportunity gap refers to inequality in educational opportunities. In contrast, a learning gap is the difference between the expectation and the reality of attainment based on a student\u2019s age or stage. Jones highlighted that while all students have \u201cthe capacity to learn,\u201d teachers have \u201cdifferent expectations for students,\u201d which can affect their instruction level without reason. <\/p><p>According to Jones, whether teachers should instruct students \u201cat their current level or grade level\u201d is a question that continues to divide educators. Is it better to teach to the target level and hope a mix of proximal development2 and well-selected supporting material will bridge the gap, or is it better to start where the students are and slowly but surely close the gap? <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-641c4fb elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"641c4fb\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c079100\" data-id=\"c079100\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65f1966 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"65f1966\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5>Section summary<\/h5><ul><li>The opportunity gap is the inequality of educational opportunities, and the learning gap is the difference between expected and actual <br \/>student achievement.<\/li><li>Base your instructional approach on research-backed methods with an individualized focus, never expectations based on race or <br \/>socioeconomic background.<\/li><li>Consider the pedagogical debate about teaching students at their current or grade level and each approach&#8217;s potential pros and cons.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8a6c7ce elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8a6c7ce\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bd4da95\" data-id=\"bd4da95\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e533bd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5e533bd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>The factors contributing to gaps<\/h4><p>Jones asserts that racial and socioeconomic disparities are the most common contributing factors to opportunity and learning gaps. He mentioned the persistence of these gaps, even with extensive research and efforts, and how they sometimes continue to widen.<\/p><p>When he was a superintendent at Fountain-Fort Carson, the governor tasked Jones with determining why \u201cCaucasian students were achieving at a higher level than their Black and Latinx counterparts.\u201d The fact that this was a commissioned position makes it explicit that race contributes to academic disparity. Jones also pointed out that \u201cstudents from lower-income families had a considerable learning gap between those from medium to higher level income families.\u201d<\/p><p>Better instruction has raised the academic performance of all students, including Black, Latinx, and lower-income students, which, although in some way positive, unfortunately, \u201cthe gap still exists and in some cases it\u2019s widening.\u201d He summarized this situation with a fitting metaphor, \u201cEven though the rising tide is raising all boats, it&#8217;s raising some boats higher. It\u2019s a challenge we&#8217;re trying to figure out.\u201d<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8c405ef elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8c405ef\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9bd1f1d\" data-id=\"9bd1f1d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a72fdce elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a72fdce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5>Section summary<\/h5><ul><li>Racial and socioeconomic disparities contribute to opportunity and learning gaps.<\/li><li>While improved instruction has positively impacted the academic performance of all students, including those from marginalized backgrounds, the gap continues to exist and, in some cases, is growing.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3b9f691 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3b9f691\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-aa17b4e\" data-id=\"aa17b4e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42d682b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"42d682b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>The best strategies to address gaps<\/h4><p>Jones believes \u201cthere are many strategies that work.\u201d He stated, \u201cThere&#8217;s never a substitute for high-quality instruction by well-trained and qualified teachers.\u201d Beyond the teachers themselves, Jones acknowledged the need for a \u201cstrong, research-based curriculum\u201d that will \u201cget results.\u201d<\/p><p>Jones continued to assert the importance of &#8220;strong professional development.\u201d He acknowledged that \u201csometimes people think professional development might be a waste of time and resource, but if teachers and staff aren&#8217;t trained well on the diverse needs of diverse learners, student attainment will suffer.\u201d He talked about the importance of \u201cmaking sure that not only are we doing PD, but it&#8217;s the right PD. And we&#8217;re doing it with strong and research-backed folks to train them on the things that positively impact them.\u201d<\/p><p>The need to make sure teachers are \u201capproaching students and teaching them in a way that they learn best\u201d is vital to Jones. This individualized approach to education \u201ctakes a lot of differentiation within a classroom,\u201d which he accepts is challenging when teachers \u201chave a classroom with 25 or 30 students.\u201d Nonetheless, he has observed that \u201cfolks are finding various ways\u201d to differentiate successfully.<\/p><p>Technology is the final strategy Jones points out as successfully addressing gaps between students. He sees that students \u201cget some pretty good support and research opportunities when using technology,\u201d and companies \u201cprovide a lot of tools and resources that are really helpful.\u201d He points out that if teachers are supported and well-trained, technology can be \u201cvery effective.\u201d It comes down to \u201cwhether we&#8217;re putting in the time and energy it takes to ensure it works.\u201d<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-fa53586 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"fa53586\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0b3ad37\" data-id=\"0b3ad37\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5afb84e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5afb84e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5>Section summary<\/h5><ul><li>A strong focus on high-quality instruction by well-trained teachers and the use of research-based curricula achieve positive results.<\/li><li>Professional development delivered by research-backed experts and tailored to educating teachers and leaders about the diverse needs of their students is essential for improving student achievement.<\/li><li>Individualized instruction and supportive technology are valuable tools for educators to address learning gaps when paired with proper support and training.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6f89bfe elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6f89bfe\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7dcddc8\" data-id=\"7dcddc8\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-503afaf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"503afaf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>The role of leadership in addressing gaps<\/h4><p>In a time when &#8221; there are so many distractions\u201d and \u201ceducators are being asked to do so much more than educating kids,\u201d Jones insists that leaders&#8217; \u201cmain focus\u201d must be on teaching and learning. Leaders must \u201cput their ladder on the right wall. Any wall won&#8217;t do. The right wall is the one that improves literacy, fosters strong instruction, and guarantees our teachers are supported.\u201d<\/p><p>Jones encourages leaders \u201cto be right there with their butt in the seat next to the teachers\u201d during professional development. Their presence allows them to offer \u201csupport to their teachers and have the most positive impact.\u201d<\/p><p>The last area Jones touched on was \u201cmaking sure folks maintain high expectations.\u201d Keeping the bar high can help guarantee \u201call kids get access to the best curriculum and resources\u201d and that leaders \u201ccontinue to grow their staff so every kid gets access to highly trained, well-qualified teachers.\u201d<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-10bd575 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"10bd575\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-73ebf51\" data-id=\"73ebf51\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee73609 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ee73609\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5>Section summary<\/h5><ul><li>Prioritize teaching and learning and direct your efforts toward improving literacy, fostering quality instruction, and supporting teachers.<\/li><li>Encourage leaders to actively participate in professional development alongside teachers to offer support and positively impact their development.<\/li><li>Maintain high expectations for students and staff to ensure all children have access to quality curriculum, resources, and highly trained teachers.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-11a5d57 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"11a5d57\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f474775\" data-id=\"f474775\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb0e32f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eb0e32f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Dwight Jones&#8217;s perspective on the opportunity gap sheds light on systemic racism and educational socioeconomic disparities. As he defines it, the opportunity gap underscores the need for a more equitable and inclusive educational system. <\/p><p>As schools navigate the challenges of narrowing the opportunity gap, leaders must remain committed to creating a fair and inclusive educational landscape where every child can reach their full potential, regardless of their background. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2951f43 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2951f43\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-73d12bd\" data-id=\"73d12bd\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e9b28c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9e9b28c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h6>References<\/h6><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00b9Milner, H. Richard. \u201cBeyond a Test Score: Explaining Opportunity Gaps in Educational Practice.\u201d <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Journal of Black Studies<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, vol. 43, no. 6, 2012, pp. 693\u2013718. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JSTOR<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jstor.org\/stable\/23414665?typeAccessWorkflow=login\">https:\/\/www.jstor.org\/stable\/23414665?typeAccessWorkflow=login<\/a><\/span><\/p><p>\u00b2Mark K. Warford. \u201cThe Zone of Proximal Teacher Development.\u201d Teaching and Teacher Education, vol. 27, no. 2, pp. 252\u2013258, <br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0742051X10001447\">https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0742051X10001447<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key takeaways Maintain high expectations and employ qualified and experienced educators. Embrace research-backed professional development and ensure principals attend to offer the best support for their teachers. Remain committed to creating a fair and inclusive educational landscape for all students, no matter their background. 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