“The Supt … does in fact have the authority to recommend the adoption of a deleveled classroom approach to SOMSD teachers. However, the successful implementation of deleveling would require Board approval.”
Access and Equity policy
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Fergus Responds to South Orange-Maplewood Deleveling Conversation
‘Overall, detracking is a complicated process and one that will likely take significant time,’ writes Dr. Edward Fergus.
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Proposal to Fully Delevel South Orange-Maplewood Schools: ‘Legacy’ or ‘Distraction’?
BOE members held a lively discussion at the Sept. 28 meeting on proposed new Access & Equity policy.
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
SEGREGATED: A Working History of South Orange-Maplewood School Integration, Access & Equity Efforts
After decades of failed attempts, the South Orange-Maplewood School District is finally balancing its elementary schools with its Intentional Integration Initiative. Local leaders agree it’ll take more to erase years of inequity and prepare diverse students for bright futures.
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ElectionMaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Amid Equity Issues and Pandemic Uncertainty, Six Candidates Enter Race for South Orange-Maplewood BOE
Six candidates — only one of whom is an incumbent — will run for…
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Equity, Restorative Practices and Student Suspensions Discussed at BOE Retreat
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
More Questions than Answers in Removal of Columbia HS Principal Aaron
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ElectionMaplewoodOpinionSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Smith: Equity Means Believing Each Child Has the Capacity to be Successful
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MaplewoodOpinionSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Baker: Work of Educational Equity and Systemic Change Is Not Easy, But We Must Move Forward
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
In South Orange-Maplewood, Leveling Inequality Persists for Black Students, Report Says
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