Equity

When defining equity, Gutierrez includes access and achievement (which have tended to dominate recent reform efforts) but also introduces identity and power in order to center equity around the experience of the child. While providing students with access to high standards and high-quality problems has been the focus of mathematics reform for many years, we strive to go beyond definitions of mathematics content and work to enhance student voice, identity and ownership of the mathematics classroom as equal vehicles for student achievement.

2Partner, districts and schools can increase student achievement by increasing the quality of the mathematics experience for the child by improving the quality of teaching while employing practices that empower, engage, and develop the identity of our students as capable mathematicians.

When defining equity, Gutierrez includes access and achievement (which have tended to dominate recent reform efforts) but also introduces identity and power in order to center equity around the experience of the child.

Dimensions of Equity in Mathematics Learning

We strive to go beyond definitions of mathematics content and work to enhance student voice, identity, and ownership of the mathematics classroom as equal vehicles for student achievement.

Client Testimonials

"2Partner has been incredibly helpful and supportive in building the foundation of our math coaching structure at SOAR Elementary. With 2Partner, we have been able to create systems and routines for team unit planning, lesson planning with the 3-part lesson structure, and intentional agendas for math professional development. SOAR would not be where they are without the support and guidance from 2Partner, and we are very grateful to continue our work and partnership with them."

Maddy Gebhardt

Classroom Teacher at SOAR Charter, Denver Public Schools

"I have worked closely with 2 Partner first as an Assistant Principal and now as the Principal. I have gained so much knowledge on how to coach math instruction and I continue to build my content knowledge as well. It has been extremely helpful to have 2Partner’s knowledge and listening ear during my first year as a principal. I am happy to share that after one year of math coaching with 2Partner my school moved TWO levels on the School Performance Framework (SPF), and we are being recognized by Governor Polis for our growth on the Colorado State Assessment, and receiving Governor Polis' Bright Spot Award and $50,000."

Richelle Paradiso

Principal at Heritage Elementary School, Pueblo District 60

"As a building principal I was looking for a team that would provide my teachers with quality math professional development, that included hands on training, the use of math games, and honest feedback with next step and action plans. 2Partner has exceeded my expectations. We have developed a partnership focused on number talks, mini-lessons, and small groups. Our ultimate goal is to have our scholars develop number sense allowing them to understand mathematics conceptually. The strategies and skills learned are evident in our math growth, as we attribute our partnership with 2Partner to be a strong variable in our efforts to improve math at our building."

Floyd Gallegos

Principal at Parkview Elementary School, Pueblo District 60

"It has been a wonderful experience having 2Partner in my school the past six years. As an educator I feel supported in math and I continue to learn so many valuable math strategies. Thus, resulting my students becoming more confident in their math skills. I am so grateful for the amount of support that 2Partner has given me."