March 3, 2022
Expanding Equity in the Ames CSD
The Ames Community School District commits to equity and access that empowers every individual to reach their full personal and educational potential. But what does…
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April 2, 2021
Critical Consciousness: Building Implementation
In August 2017, the Ames Community School District officially embarked on a critical consciousness path that has significantly steered professional development and decision-making in the District. Critical consciousness can be defined as “The willingness and ability to see how power and privilege are at work to systematically advantage some while simultaneously disadvantaging others.” In that year, District-led professional development opportunities began for administrators, and since then, opportunities have expanded to include hundreds of teachers and staff members.
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