THEME #4 by Sarah Lench https://padlet.com/sarah1963/ot8h3p2z7f3lbzit This is a brainstorming space for questions that would help move from the current to future state for this theme. To add a question, click the + icon on the bottom right corner of page and type a question in the "Subject" line of the pop up box and press publish. Then move your sticky note into the space between current and future state. Add as many questions as you like, making sure each one has its own virtual sticky note. en-us 2021-08-16 21:21:47 UTC 2021-09-10 05:35:19 UTC hello@padlet.com CURRENT STATE sarah1963 https://padlet.com/sarah1963/ot8h3p2z7f3lbzit/wish/1681040286 Inequities in opportunities and outcomes persist, despite the efforts of students, families, educators, system leaders and communities. These inequities exist along lines of geography, identity, language and ability. It is important to learn more about the root causes of these inequities. ]]> 2021-08-16 21:21:47 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah1963/ot8h3p2z7f3lbzit/wish/1681040286 FUTURE STATE sarah1963 https://padlet.com/sarah1963/ot8h3p2z7f3lbzit/wish/1681040287 We envision a commonwealth where all members of the community understand that every child and family has a unique story, that each story has both strengths and vulnerabilities, and that these stories do not define everything about who they are and what they are capable of. Communities understand the stories of students and families and acknowledge the tremendous challenges that families and students overcome and the strengths that they bring to their work.  They all work together to expand opportunity and eliminate the barriers that have inhibited equitable outcomes. ]]> 2021-08-16 21:21:47 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah1963/ot8h3p2z7f3lbzit/wish/1681040287 WHAT DO WE NEED TO LEARN MORE ABOUT TO GET FROM HERE TO THERE? sarah1963 https://padlet.com/sarah1963/ot8h3p2z7f3lbzit/wish/1681040288 2021-08-16 21:21:47 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah1963/ot8h3p2z7f3lbzit/wish/1681040288 How do current efforts to "close gaps" ignore or uphold root causes of inequity? sarah1963 https://padlet.com/sarah1963/ot8h3p2z7f3lbzit/wish/1681064820 2021-08-16 21:57:18 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah1963/ot8h3p2z7f3lbzit/wish/1681064820 Again, are we creating and setting realistic expectations about what "school" is for our families and our community? If it now encompasses much more than education, we must be upfront about the reality. https://padlet.com/sarah1963/ot8h3p2z7f3lbzit/wish/1698345025 2021-08-26 12:30:54 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah1963/ot8h3p2z7f3lbzit/wish/1698345025 How do we identify and address inequities in a responsible and ethical manner? https://padlet.com/sarah1963/ot8h3p2z7f3lbzit/wish/1702150471 2021-08-28 20:11:27 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah1963/ot8h3p2z7f3lbzit/wish/1702150471 damien_sweeney https://padlet.com/sarah1963/ot8h3p2z7f3lbzit/wish/1728406179 How can we use data to drive decisions regarding inequities without becoming defensive? How can we ensure we are using both quantitative and qualitative data so we can also take into account the lived experiences of our students, families and community members?]]> 2021-09-09 15:17:34 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah1963/ot8h3p2z7f3lbzit/wish/1728406179