Designing for Equity Archives

Shifting the Model of Learning Acceleration: Recommendations for Coordinated Action

This recommendations document outlines coordinated actions for state education agencies, local education agencies, funders, and researchers to align their efforts in support of systemwide learning acceleration. Building on the From Urgent to Future white paper, it offers role-specific Hop, Skip, and Leapfrog actions designed to bridge policy, practice, and evidence. Together, these recommendations create a roadmap for lasting, equitable instructional transformation across the K–12 sector.

October 21, 2025

The Eliot Innovation School’s SY24-25 Mid-Year Data Analysis Slide Deck

This internal slide deck outlines Eliot’s process for mid-year data analysis, from identifying schoolwide trends to targeting subgroup needs. It reflects how the school uses structured data reviews to inform instructional shifts—such as customizing small group lessons using AI tools—and maintain a strong continuous improvement cycle tied to real student outcomes.

June 23, 2025

ELSA (English Learner Support Assistant) Chatbot

A custom-built AI chatbot designed to support English learners in building content knowledge while strengthening academic language skills. ELSA (English Learner Support Assistant) offers scaffolded explanations, vocabulary support, and structured practice activities aligned to classroom content.

June 23, 2025

Theory of Change Model

A tool to uncover the why behind learning outcomes.

June 13, 2025

Charting a Course for AI in K-12 Education: Recommendations for Coordinated Action

This companion resource to Bridging Urgent to Future offers concrete, role-specific recommendations for SEA leaders, LEA leaders, funders, and researchers to take coordinated action on AI in education. Using the Hop, Skip, Leapfrog framework, it outlines practical steps that address today’s challenges while building toward long-term instructional transformation.

June 3, 2025

Starting Smart with AI: A Quick Guide for School and System Leaders

This brief helps local education agency (LEA) leaders take their first steps toward thoughtful AI integration in K-12 education. Framed around foundational questions and actionable steps using the Hop, Skip, Leapfrog model, it supports systems in aligning AI use with core learning goals, equity, and student-centered instructional change.

May 27, 2025

Starting Smart with AI: A Quick Guide for State Education Agency Leaders

This brief highlights the critical role state education agencies can play in supporting foundational AI integration across districts. It provides specific questions and vetted tools to help SEAs assess local needs, identify gaps, and coordinate meaningful support.

May 27, 2025

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