Center for Professional Education of Teachers

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Equity Entry Points

A commitment to equitable education is at the heart of our work, and is embodied in our dedication to culturally relevant and sustaining pedagogy (CRSP) — one of our six core principles. We believe that educators who cultivate culturally relevant and sustaining spaces will help build a more equitable educational experience for every student.

Data analysis

Analyzing data — whether it's state test scores, attendance data, or classroom data — gives us an opportunity to see patterns and trends that reflect visible and invisible issues in equity. When using data as an entrypoint, we can cultivate a shared understanding of where our systems and structures are producing or reproducing inequity.

Curriculum & pedagogy

Developing an anti-racist, inclusive curricula alongside culturally responsive, relevant, and sustaining instruction is an investment in a culturally conscious future. We want to rewrite the map of what, why, and how we're teaching so that we can catalyze a generational shift that embraces the validity and humanity of all people.

Community identity

When we're able to acknowledge the me (personal identity) and the we (community identity), we can focus on cultivating the self and social awareness that is essential for relationship building, problem solving, and conflict resolution — three key components necessary for changing culture.

Shared language

Developing shared historical knowledge and norming language towards inclusivity are foundational to becoming an anti-racist culture. Our present is a result of a shared past, and our future is dependend on how we refine ourselves in the present. We seek common ground through common knowledge and shared goals.

Download Our Equity Framework

Our in-depth guidebook analyzes the principles and attributes of CRSE, while investigating what culturally relevant education looks like in practical, pragmatic terms, and offering a pathway for implementation.

Included in the guidebook

Attributes
Specific characteristics of each principle, including their meaning and importance.

Look Fors
Concrete indicators to support teachers and leaders in identifying CRSE-aligned practices.

Portraits of Practice
Sample narratives showing how each attribute can come to life in the classroom.

Crosswalks
Explicit connections to other frameworks, demonstrating how the structures can work together.

Equity in Action

You have the power to drive positive change in your school community. With our library of articles, podcasts, and courses, you’ll find the tools you need to explore and implement equity in your own practice.

Guided Learning

Equity is a continuous journey, and our self-paced online workshops give you the flexibility to learn and grow when it works for you. Dive deep into equity-focused content, reflect on your practice, and apply new strategies to create a more inclusive environment for your students.

Each opportunity can be accessed:

with a public cohort (at specific times throughout the year), or
via a customized, exclusive experience for your school or team

Centering CRSE

Develop inclusive and responsive curriculum that celebrates student identity.

Leaders for CRSE

Decode essential CRSE principles on the path to implementing culturally relevant practices.

Touchstone Texts for Equity

Embark on a personal and professional journey toward equity in education.

Practice-Driven Expertise

Our coaching team shares promising practices and lessons from the field, with a particular emphasis on culturally relevant and sustaining practices. By drawing on lived experiences, we provide insights that help educators create inclusive and equitable learning environments that meet the diverse needs of all students.

Cultivating Conversation

As a complement to nearly two decades of supporting teachers and school leaders, our Teaching Today podcast provides a platform for meaningful dialogue with educators, researchers, and school leaders. Central to these conversations is a focus on equity, ensuring that the voices of diverse educators and communities are heard, and that we explore ways to create inclusive, equitable learning environments for all students.

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Elevate Inclusivity

Collaborate with a coach to design culturally relevant and sustaining learning environments. Together, we’ll develop customized structures and actionable strategies that empower educators and promote growth across academic, emotional, and social domains while we:

Facilitate difficult conversations among teachers and leaders
Develop accessible, rigorous curricula with a focus on social justice
Provide tools to assess classroom inclusivity and increase student engagement
Create opportunities to challenge biases through critical reflection