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Adapting Continuous Improvement Methods to Advance Equity-Related Goals

Thu, April 13, 9:50 to 11:20am CDT (9:50 to 11:20am CDT), InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile, Floor: 5th Floor, Toledo

Session Type: Symposium

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The term “continuous improvement” (CI) encompasses frameworks that utilize an iterative, data-informed, and inquiry-oriented approach to problem-solving. In education, CI methods have been traditionally applied to advance efforts with more consensus around goals or measures, such as those related to student learning outcomes. More recently, CI scholars and practitioners argue that CI methods can also support educators with equity-related challenges that might have competing goals or unclear measures, such as addressing discriminatory school discipline policies. The papers in this session will explore what additional knowledge, skills, and dispositions are required to confront inequities using CI practices. The papers examine how practitioners in higher education and K-12 schools apply CI methods to advance equity in their settings and suggest promising approaches.

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