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Demanding Equity in Inequitable Times

3/1/2023

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Covid-19 continues to create challenges for students, their families, and advocates. Peters and Langi (2023) reported on the comparative loss in academic achievement for students from 2019 to 2022. According to the Nation’s Report Card (NAEP), all students showed a decline in math and reading scores (https://www.nationsreportcard.gov/). However, students from traditionally marginalized communities faced more academic loss than other students.

As advocates and educators promoting equitable practices for advanced learners, this data challenges our protocols. Gifted people exist and thrive with early programming (Vaivre-Douret, 2011). Furthermore, giftedness manifests in all socioeconomic and demographic groups. Unfortunately, systemic practices such as inequitable funding limit opportunities for all students to receive access to appropriate programming.

Peters and Langi (2023) recommended expanding the quantity and quality of identification protocols and services. For example, rather than saying students must score 90% on a standardized test, lowering the threshold for entry to 85% provides more entry points into programming. It throws a wider net that also accommodates diversity. Next, collecting more data about individual students, such as their classroom performance and attendance, leads to a broader understanding of needs. Furthermore, developing tiered programming allows students to reach their full potential.

Strategies such as pre-testing and curriculum compacting provide tools for educators (Winebrenner & Brulles, 2018) to serve gifted students. For example, traditional math programming follows two paths for learners: either regular math pacing or subject acceleration. For accelerated children, especially those from traditionally underserved communities, skipping a year might create challenges. Providing a hybrid model of accelerated learning could help them master missed topics and gain new material rapidly, allowing them to rise and fulfill their potential. 

Ultimately, the challenge of inequity might appear daunting, but the solutions are doable. When parents believe in their child, and educators help children reach their full potential, anything is possible.

Dr. Maria Katsaros-Molzahn, Ed.D
WATG Board Secretary and Membership Chairperson

References:

Peters, S., & Langi, M. (2023). The typical gifted program is likely to become even less equitable. The Thomas B. Fordham Institute. Retrieved from
The typical gifted program is likely to become even less equitable | The Thomas B. Fordham Institute


Vaivre-Douret L. Developmental and cognitive characteristics of "high-level potentialities" (highly gifted) children. Int J Pediatr. 2011;2011:420297. doi: 10.1155/2011/420297

Winebrenner, S., & Brulles, D. (2018). Teaching Gifted Kids in Today’s Classroom: Strategies and Techniques Every Teacher Can Use. Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Publishing

WATG would like to thank Esther Vasquez Guendulain of the Appleton Bilingual School for translating this article into Spanish for our Spanish-speaking families and educators.
 
Exigir equidad en tiempos inequitativos

Covid-19 continúa creando retos para los estudiantes. Peters y Langi (2023), reportó en la pérdida comparativa en logros académicos de los estudiantes del 2019 al 2022. De acuerdo con la Boleta de calificaciones de la Nación (NAEP por sus siglas en inglés), todos los estudiantes mostraron un declive en las calificaciones de matemáticas y lectura (https://www.nationsreportcard.gov/). Sin embargo, los estudiantes de comunidades tradicionalmente marginadas enfrentaron más pérdidas académicas que los otros estudiantes. 

Mientras los maestros y quienes abogan promueven prácticas equitativas para alumnos avanzados, este dato desafía nuestros protocolos. Las personas con talentos excepcionales existen y prosperan con una programación temprana (Vaivre-Douret, 2011). Más aún, los talentos excepcionales se manifiestan en todas los grupos socioeconómicos y demográficos. Desafortunadamente, prácticas sistemáticas como los fondos inequitativos, limitan las oportunidades para que todos los estudiantes tengan acceso a la programación apropiada.

Peters y Langi (2023) recomendaron expandir la cantidad y calidad de protocolos y servicios para identificar. Por ejemplo, en lugar de decir que los estudiantes deben tener una puntuación del 90% en una prueba estandarizada, reducir el mínimo para ingresar a un 85%, proporciona más puntos de ingreso en la programación. Da una red más amplia que también se adapta a la diversidad. Siguiente, recopilar más datos sobre estudiantes individualmente, tal como su desarrollo en el salón de clases y asistencia, lleva a un amplio entendimiento de las necesidades. Además, el desarrollo de una programación escalonada permite a los estudiantes alcanzar su máximo potencial.

Estrategias tales como el compactar la pre-evaluación y el currículo, proporciona herramientas a los maestros (Winebrenner & Brulles, 2018) para dar servicios a los estudiantes con talentos excepcionales. Por ejemplo, el programa tradicional de matemáticas sigue dos vías para los alumnos: ya sea a un paso regular de matemáticas o aceleración de la materia. Para los estudiantes avanzados, especialmente aquellos de comunidades tradicionalmente desatendidas, brincarse un año puede traer desafíos. Proporcionar un modelo híbrido de aprendizaje acelerado podría ayudarlos a dominar los temas perdidos y obtener material nuevo rápidamente, permitiéndoles crecer y alcanzar su potencial.

Finalmente, el reto de la inequidad puede parecer desalentador pero las soluciones son factibles. Cuando los padres creen en sus hijos, y los maestros ayudan a los niños a alcanzar su máximo potencial, cualquier cosa es posible.
Dr. Maria Katsaros-Molzahn, Ed.D
WATG Board Secretary and Membership Chairperson
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Referenciass:

Peters, S., & Langi, M. (2023). The typical gifted program is likely to become even less equitable. The Thomas B. Fordham Institute. Retrieved from
The typical gifted program is likely to become even less equitable | The Thomas B. Fordham Institute


Vaivre-Douret L. Developmental and cognitive characteristics of "high-level potentialities" (highly gifted) children. Int J Pediatr. 2011;2011:420297. doi: 10.1155/2011/420297

Winebrenner, S., & Brulles, D. (2018). Teaching Gifted Kids in Today’s Classroom: Strategies and Techniques Every Teacher Can Use. Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Publishing


WATG quiere agradecer a Esther Vazquez Guendulain de la Escuela Bilingüe de Appleton por la traducción de este artículo al español para nuestras familias y maestros de habla hispana.





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