February 21, 2019
Honoring Origins and Helping Students Succeed

Based in part on a research analysis conducted by the Johns Hopkins Institute for Education Policy, this report provides an overview of the emerging research base on cultural relevance and describes how Chiefs for Change members are transitioning to rigorous instructional materials that honor the origins and experiences of their diverse students. The report offers recommendations for state and district leaders and explains that quality and relevance are dual imperatives of an equity agenda as it relates to teaching and learning.