Striving for Equity

Remarkable Achievement Trends

The population of students of Latinx descent at Atwater consistently shows an increase in mathematical skills. Both Forward exam data (in comparison to the state) as well as student class work shows the growth in mathematical ability among our Latinx population.

The implementation of the Leaders of Their Own Learning (LOTOL) progression is what impacted student growth as mathematicians and readers over time. Our continued growth in examining individual and systemic biases and racism will provide more opportunity to recognize, acknowledge and disrupt inequities.

Student Work Samples

Below is a collection of work samples from students that identify at Latinx across many grade levels. These work samples are included to provide as snapshot of the daily literacy and mathematic work our students complete to achieve growth.

Student Voice

Each year, Atwater staff interview student focus groups to engage students in conversations around what is working well and what could improve about their school. Over the years, several students who identify as Latinx have participated in these focus groups, and have shared how learning targets, Design Principles and Crew have helped them to feel more successful and connected.

K-2 students in the 2018-2019 school year said:

• "Design principles tell us things like Success and Failure help us keep trying"

• "The welcome greeting {during classroom Crew} - high five or fist bump and then you say 'you belong here'. I like that."

5-6 students in the 2018-2019 school year talked about goal setting, including "we can set a goal by using the PERKS"

and just this spring, 5th grade student Yadiel and a 2nd grade student identified at Latinx use learning targets to find success. Yadiel says, "they help you know how to do the things you are doing," and the 2nd grade student added on with "learning targets help me to follow the directions on them."