Equity Centered Leadership

You are the principal of Juniper Middle School, where overall trends seem to be going in the right direction. However, on deeper analysis, you uncover another story… a concerning trend that students of color, a growing population in your school, are underperforming, and not making progress or growth in significant content areas (particularly math). A […]

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Supporting Student Identities

These simulations are designed to be a safe environment for applying critical and creative thinking to real-world challenges. There is not necessarily a best choice for each decision you will face. This is intended to prompt your thinking about what you would actually want to do beyond the constraints of the simulation. We encourage you […]

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Empowering STEM Educators

In this simulation, you are the STEM Integration Coordinator and 8th Grade Math Teacher at Stonehenge Middle School, where STEM performance continues to sag. A shift in community demographics has average class sizes exceeding 34 students, and teachers are spending more remedial time with struggling students. Top students are transferring to more progressive private schools. […]

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Academic Dishonesty Mini Simulation

During a major exam, you notice one of your top-performing students glancing at another student’s screen multiple times. Upon closer observation, you confirm that they are copying answers. This student has never been caught cheating before and has always been an exemplary student. When confronted, they break down and explain that they have been under […]

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Boarding School Advisor

In this simulation, you are an Academic Advisor at a boarding school who must advocate for interventions that you and your colleagues identify that your advisee needs while collaborating with the advisee’s family who does not necessarily want their child to have these recommended supports. Key Characters: Cameron – 9th Grade student, new to boarding […]

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