Think of the school(s) and/or school district(s) you attended when you were a K-12 student. (Alternatively, you could also think of your experiences in post K-12 schools: i.e. community college and/or four-year university). Based on the topics of this course, what programs would you like to see in your school(s) and/or school district(s), or your college/university that will:
a) teach about diversity, equity, inclusion, and b) promote equitable access to educational opportunities for all students?
Your task is to write a proposal for an educational program to be presented at the School Board of your local public school district. In the case of private schools, charter schools, schools in other countries, community colleges, and universities, address your proposal to the chief administrators, or the entity overseeing your school.
Your proposal needs to address two of the following themes*:
1. The implementation of educational practices that challenge deficit narratives of minoritized students.
2. The implementation of educational practices that challenge the production and reproduction of
inequalities in schools.
3. The implementation of educational practices that capitalize on students funds of knowledge.
4. The implementation of educational practices that take into consideration how schools should work with
families from diverse backgrounds in order to enhance the learning experience of their children.
5. The implementation of educational practices that challenge stereotyped categories of students (e.g.
model minority).
6. The implementation of educational practices that take into consideration the role of language in the
educational achievement of all students, and more specifically, the educational achievement of linguistic
minoritized students.
7. The implementation of educational practices based on culturally sustaining education to promote
equitable access for all students.
Your proposal should contain the following elements:
1. Name of your proposed program.
2. Introduction:
o Rationale for the program you are proposing (i.e. Why do you think this program is needed?):
Cite data from your school/school district to support the rationale (e.g. demographic data,
existing curriculum, achievement data, school/districts mission and goals, etc.). o Program goals
List 2 major goals related to the two themes* you are choosing for your proposal (clearly indicate which two themes* you are choosing for your proposal).
o Central features**
Briefly list 3 central features of your program.
3. Program:
o Setting
Be specific: Will your program be implemented in the regular school curriculum, or will it be implemented in an after-school setting or as an extra-curricular requirement?
o Elaborate on the 3 central features** of the program
Describe in detail how each of the 3 central features** should be implemented.
What types of curriculum/courses/activities will take place as part of your program?
How and when should these activities take place as part of your program? Describe in detail how each of the 3 central features** will:
Teach about diversity, equity, inclusion
Promote equitable access to educational opportunities for all students Use the course readings and course material to support your proposal.
4. Conclusion
Format:
1. This is an academic essay. It must be typed and double-spaced. Use font Times New Roman (size 12), and use 1-inch margins.
2. Your proposal should be well supported by evidence from the course readings. You must integrate and cite at least 8 course readings.
3. Cite authors names, year, page numbers, etc. as you explain your sources. You may also cite additional supplementary sources (e.g. lecture notes, videos, podcasts, audio documentaries, guest speakers, etc.). But these supplementary sources should not be the primary sources for your arguments.
4. Please include a Works Cited section.
