OUR EQUITY LENS
In order to break the predictive link between student demographics and student success, we must apply the principle of equity to all aspects of our schools/departments.
QUESTIONS
As you make decisions to support your work, consider the following:
- Whose voice is and isn't represented in this decision?
- Who does this decision benefit or burden?
- Is this decision in alignment with the BSD Equity Policy?
- Does this decision close or widen the access, opportunity and expectation gaps?
Equity Work in Action
In Beaverton, we aspire to have the 5P's:
Equity Advisory Committee
Beaverton School District's Educational Equity Advisory Committee (per OAR 581-022-2307) is composed of student, parent/guardian, staff and community member volunteers.
The duties of the Educational Equity Advisory Committee include:
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Advising the school board and superintendent about the educational equity impacts of policy decisions.
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Informing the school board and superintendent about the larger districtwide climate and the experiences of underserved student groups and advising them on how best to support these students.