High expectations with advanced learning opportunities and productive struggle to empower Black students' genius¶

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Description¶

Under the Empowering Genius element, the brief recommends that the Center "Establish high expectations" by supporting "curricula and advanced learning opportunities (e.g., Gifted and Talented Education, Dual Enrollment) while embracing productive struggle." This strategy responds to community voices asking that children be free to pursue academics and build the stairs to success without prejudice. It pairs with interest surveys, career days, tutoring, mentoring, SAT/ACT prep, and multiple pathways including internships and job placement.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• Opportunities such as interest surveys and career days to explore diverse ideas and guide pathways

Constraints¶

Target Learners¶

• Black K-12 students in LBUSD

Target Learning Goals¶

• Critical thinking, intellectual exploration, academic and professional goal attainment

Related Strategies¶

• Creating a Strengths-Based Culture
• Black Genius Profile

Examples¶

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Key Sources¶

• Powell, K. (2024). The center of black student excellence: A place without barriers and the 10 elements that lay its foundation. Long Beach Unified School District. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED663856