Using Data and Inquiry to Build Equity-Focused College-Going Cultures

Posted by on December 11, 2011

Using Data and Inquiry to Build Equity-Focused College-Going Cultures

Join us for a Webinar on December 14

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Postsecondary education is being increasingly recognized as a prerequisite for entry into the changing workforce. President Obama has set a national goal of the having the highest college graduation rates by 2020 and college and career ready standards are on everyone’s mind. Simultaneously, the United States is witnessing a dramatic demographic shift where public schools are educating increasingly diverse populations. However, despite our commitment to increased college enrollment and graduation for all, educational resource-related disparities still exist, limiting underserved students’ access to college preparatory classes and other “college knowledge”.

In this webinar, presenters from the Center for Urban Education (CUE), Boston Public Schools, and the National College Access Network (NCAN) will describe their work in promoting an equity-based college-going culture through the use of the Equity Scorecard™—a change process, previously implemented only in the college and university setting, that examines racial inequities in educational outcomes. A pilot project engaged practitioners in two very diverse high schools in Boston in action-oriented research to raise their awareness of existing racial inequities and developing plans to eliminate them. Presenters will discuss the process of analyzing data and changing practices as well as highlight recommendations for institutions and districts looking to promote a more equitable college-going culture.

Title:  Using Data and Inquiry to Build Equity-Focused College-Going Cultures

Date: Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST

Presenters include:
Catherine Carney, Chief Academic Officer, East Boston High School
Catherine Chiu, Director of Guidance, Boston Public Schools
Sara Melnick, Deputy Director, National College Access Network
Tiffany Jones, Research Assistant, Center for Urban Education

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