Bridging Achievement Gaps with Culturally Resonant Curricula.

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Title: Bridging Achievement Gaps with Culturally Resonant Curricula.
Authors: Cook, Angela Paige1
Source: Connect Magazine. Nov/Dec2008, Vol. 22 Issue 2, p24-25. 2p. 1 Color Photograph.
Subject Terms: *Curriculum, *Educational planning, *Educational change, *School improvement programs
Geographic Terms: Roxbury (Mass.), Massachusetts
Abstract: The author reflects on culturally resonant curricula in bridging achievement gaps in Paige Academy in Roxbury, Massachusetts. She asserts that they construct the environment to be culturally resonant to students, placing them in small groups with many opportunities for one-on-one interaction. The curricula include activities such as dancing, spelling, and integrating spelling with math which create a climate for confident learning.
Database: Education Research Complete
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Abstract:The author reflects on culturally resonant curricula in bridging achievement gaps in Paige Academy in Roxbury, Massachusetts. She asserts that they construct the environment to be culturally resonant to students, placing them in small groups with many opportunities for one-on-one interaction. The curricula include activities such as dancing, spelling, and integrating spelling with math which create a climate for confident learning.
ISSN:1041682X