how roosevelt union free school district improved student achievement with equitable instructional materials.
roosevelt union free school district (rufsd) is a large suburban district serving 3,376 students across five schools. its student population is 30% black, 69% hispanic or latino, 1% other and 100% of students receive free food at school.
with nearly the entire district consisting of students of color, roosevelt school teachers and leaders recognized that cultural relevancy was missing from much of the standard curriculum that most states and districts line up to purchase every few years. the rufsd school board directed dr. wortham to develop a “roosevelt curriculum” consisting of high-quality instructional materials that better reflected the community’s culture and this moment in time where we as a society are navigating through multiple pandemics — disease, racism, violence, and environmental crises.
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facilitated focus groups where teachers, leaders, families, and students were able to share their perspectives on equitable instruction. education elements also engaged school and teacher leaders through a guided review of existing instructional materials to identify the most important components of highquality instructional materials for rufsd. they helped the district work on a shared vision for personalized instruction and consistent expectations for curriculum maps, including introducing materials on representation that are inclusive and welcoming for all learners.
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helped design training and cross–departmental collaboration so all teachers eventually would become equipped to use the new materials. those professional development opportunities were specifically designed to accommodate staff needs and preferences, including the establishment of “office hours” where teachers would get direct support on an instructional challenge.
based on successful teacher response, rufsda has scheduled two 3-day seminars with 瑞士vs喀麦隆亚盘赔率 for the summer to help map curriculum for the coming school year. again, before addressing content, the seminars will focus on shifting instructional practice to be more personalized and wholechild focused.
dr. deborah l. wortham
superintendent
roosevelt union free school district.
