History of IDEA
Jeannie Oakes, Founder and Former Director
Youth Voice in School Finance
NEW REPORT: Los Angeles' road to A-G for all
Without Dollars and Sense Powerpoint
Past Educational Opportunity Reports
Living the education gap as a San Jose teacher
- 01-04-2010
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Commentary by Iliana Perez/New America Media
In Washington, D.C., as politicians discussed health care and the economy, a group of students, educators and organizers convened at the Opportunity to Learn Conference to talk about what was most urgent to us – education. We gathered at the Marriot Hotel in Arlington to talk specifically about the education opportunity gap - the gap that divides students based on their access to education. Rather than focusing on comparing school achievement, the conference focused on schools’ accessibility to resources, quality teachers and effective curriculum. We stepped away from measuring achievement and asked the more fundamental question: “How can all students be assessed at the same standard of achievement if they are not receiving the same level of education?” As causes and solutions were discussed, we collectively surfaced ideas that ranged from national legislation to changing neighborhood bus schedules. (more...)
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