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Beyond the Good Intentions of Policy: Research for Equity and Impact
Adai Tefera, Ph.D.April 11, 2015
Research for All
Photo taken from Christopher Connor, Urban Narratives: Portraits in Progress, 2007
My Story
Percentage of Students At or Above Proficient, 2013
Source: National Assessment Education Progress, U.S. Department of Education, 2013
School Context
Findings
❖ False Notion of Policy Neutrality Given Students’ Material Realities
❖ Institutional Limitations led to Incorrect Policy Implementation
❖ Flawed Assumption about Motivation
❖ Double Marginalization for Students of Color with Disabilities
Implications for Policy & Practice
❖ Provide space for students to be meaningfully involved
❖ Improve professional development for general and special educators
❖ Redefine equity beyond equality
❖ Collect data on students at the intersection
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