In its most recent iteration, schools and districts have found the new state standards difficult to implement because of the perception that more rigorous learning equals harder tasks.
Equity requires equal access to rigorouslearning, so we prepare teachers to identify areas of bias and provide pedagocial approaches that maintain high expectations.
Among other benefits, promoting sex and gender equity can help schools ensure equal access to rigorous coursework, a healthier and safe learning climate, and high quality teaching.