Partnering with African American Families to Close the Achievement Gap

Partnering with African American Families to Close

the Achievement Gap

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Introductions

• Judy D. White, EdD• Martinrex Kedziora, EdD• Lisa Broomfield• Kimberly Hendricks• Patty Rucker

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Our District

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Our Stories

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Data for MVUSD

• Where we are compared to districts with similar demographics

• % of African American students – Riverside County

• AYP – 3-year Trend Data (ELA & Math)

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Our Report Card

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3-Year Trend DataAYP-ELA

District-wide African American Asian White0

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45.9

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65

60.4

48.3

42.2

65 62.2

46.3

38.5

68.1

60.3

201120122013

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3-Year Trend DataAYP-Math

District-wide African American Asian White0

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47.2

36.8

68.1

59.2

46.7

35.9

69.459.3

47.6

36.9

73.7

59.2

201120122013

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“Schools must be accountable to every parent, because every

student counts.”

Pedro Noguera

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History of Presidential Executive Orders

• 1980, Carter - EO 12232: HBCUs (eliminate barriers)

• 1981, Reagan – EO 12320: HBCUs (human potential)

• 1989, Bush – EO 12677: HBCUs (appointed by president)

• 1993, Clinton - EO 12876: HBCUs (faculty, science & tech)

• 2002, Bush, EO 13256: HBCUs (report & plan)

• 2010, Obama - EO 13532: Promoting Excellence, Innovation and Sustainability at HBCUs

• 2011, Obama - EO 13569: Amended– 2014, Obama – “My Brother’s Keeper”

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Development of African American Parent Advisory Councils

• Started with one school: Hendrick Ranch Elementary

• February 2011 new superintendent - analyzed the data

• Attended National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE) Conference

• Presentation to principals - regarding AA student achievement

• Formation of District Level African American Advisory Council (AAAC)

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AAPAC Goals• Engage, Equip, and Empower Parents to advocate for

the academic success of their child.• Expand and improve the educational opportunities for

African-American students.• Ensure academic success through high expectation,

rigorous and challenging curricula and instruction. • Work to enhance and support the educational, personal,

and career goals of every African-American student. • Encourage success in the regular school program through

a collaborative decision–making process within the district, school level, and community.

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HOPE Conference • Tips:– Personal letter/Parent Link/Flyer– On-Line Registration– Sponsors– Keynote Speaker – Food – continental breakfast– Engaging culturally relevant sessions – Vendor Fair– Childcare– Student Performances

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Great Happenings

• Over 500 parents, community members, students, district employees attended the HOPE Conference

• Community partnerships were formed• Student performances were inspiring • African American families felt valued

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Challenges • Keep the momentum going • Why focus on African American students • Low initial turnouts• Engaging and culturally relevant content• Lack of school-wide understanding • Principal comfort level

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Questions

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HOPE Conference/Vendor Fair

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Promoting Cultural Understanding

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Sample Agenda

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Youth Conference at UCLA

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Commun

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Promoting attendance at district events

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Contact Information

mkedziora@mvusd.netlbroomfield@mvusd.netkhendricks@mvusd.netprucker@mvusd.net

Moreno Valley Unified School District(951) 571-7400