New Business Item 43 Action:Awaiting Debate
Action:
Awaiting Debate
Using existing staff and resources, the NEA will highlight affiliates that have used NEA’s Opportunity Audit Toolkit, along with what indicators, other than test scores, they have secured to measure equity.
Rationale/Background
High-stakes testing is not the best measurement of equity or educational growth, but it, unfortunately, appears to continue to dominate states’ and districts’ plans in driving equity.
Submitted By
50 Delegates
Contact
Marcella Simadiris - NJ
Strategic Objective
SO-1: Increase Educator Voice, Influence, and Professional Authority
SO-4: Provide Professional Supports
Cost Implications
This item cannot be accomplished with current staff and resources under the proposed Modified 2021-2022 Strategic Plan and Budget. It would cost an additional $5,000.
