Abstract
ABSTRACTThis study examines how a large metropolitan district presented the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) to its teachers, how secondary literacy teachers took up those messages, and the conceptions of equity that were represented at the district and teacher levels. This study draws on sensemaking theory and conceptions of equity in conjunction with qualitative case study methods. Data include interviews with 24 individuals involved in middle school literacy instruction at the school and district levels and documents related to curriculum and professional development. Findings indicate that CCSS trainings at the district level had some reference to equity, defined as treating students the same way (for example, exposing “all students” to complex texts). Teachers expressed similar, though limited, policy messages around the importance of providing equal instructional treatment. This study suggests that district leaders consider available conceptions of equity in messages around reform for meaningful improvement of educational opportunities.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
