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MDE Achievement Gap Pilot Project
2013 MDE African American Young Men of Promise Initiative A website-collection of support materials, webinars, presentations, and information on Achievement Gap (AG) work at the Michigan Department of Education
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2013 MDE African American Young Men of Promise Initiative Fall 2013 - Spring 2016 (- top)
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2013 MDE Achievement Gap Summit (- top) Wednesday, June 5, 2013 Eagle Eye Conference Center, Bath, MI
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This conference explores the work of closing the Achievement Gap in Michigan of African-American Young Men. All information and materials are below, along with additional materials regarding the AG Pilot Program (of Jan-June, 2013)
CONFERENCE MATERIALS
PURPOSE STATEMENT
The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) Achievement Gap Core Planning Team was charged with the research and development of a multidimensional strategy of closing achievement gaps between African American young men and the highest performing student group in Michigan. The findings and recommendations contained in this document are preliminary and do not represent an adopted agenda for moving forward.
Your critical thought, reflection, and comments are welcome as we work toward crafting a meaningful, collaborative, and effective strategy for African American young men in Michigan.
We welcome your input and assistance in finding solutions that work. Thank you in advance for being a part of this collective effort!
- The MDE AG Cross-Office Workgroup
================================================================================== OUR SPRING 2013 INITIATIVE (not a part of the 2013 AG Summit Website Materials):
Description of Achievement Gap Pilot Project and Goals (- top)
Materials/PowerPoints
Webinar #1 (March 12, 2013) |
Webinar #2 (April 8, 2013) |
Webinar #3 (May 14, 2013) |
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Principal Baruti Kafele (Presentation | Bio)
Some videos by Principal Kafele: (public domain):
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Dr. Alfred Tatum (Bio) PowerPoint only
Some videos by Dr. Alfred Tatum: (public domain):
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Dr. Ivory Toldson (Presentation | Bio) Audio only
Some videos by Dr. Ivory Toldson: (public domain):
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Description of Achievement Gap PLC Workgroup and Goal (- top)
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In order to close the Opportunity Gap for African American young men in Michigan's schools, MDE has committed to holding monthly Professional Learning Communities in the State Board Room on the last Wednesday of each month, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. The main goal of thes PLC groups is to foster inter-office collaboration and networking as we work together to close the achievement gap in Michigan. If you are interested in attending, please contact Holly LaBelle (labelleh1@michigan.gov).
Achievement Gap PLC Materials
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