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Shattering Inequities: Real-World Wisdom for School and District Leaders is for those who believe that all students deserve the premium education that only some currently experience.

Equity Defined

Orenda believes that true equity is achieved when X marks the spot! When there is no longer the persistent achievement gap between racial and socio-economic student groups, we can all celebrate educational equity.

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The Impact of Our Systems Approach

25% increase

In 5 years, 25% increase of 4 year Cohort Grad Rate

18% increase

In 5 years, 18% increase in ‘a-g’ Completion Rate

24% decrease

In 5 years, 24% decrease in 4 year Cohort Dropout Rate

39% increase

In 9 years, 39% increase in ELA achievement and 42% increase in math achievement

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Purchase Shattering Inequities

10/07/2021 john

For leaders who believe that every student is entitled to the best education regardless of family circumstance or zip code, this book will demonstrate that leadership can bring about equitable

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In the News: District Success Story Highlights the Effectiveness of the Orenda Appoach

10/06/2021 john

Spectrum News 1 recently featured this success story of Lynwood USD, and how they were able to improve student performance and transform their district using data, despite shrinking budgets. Improving

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Time sensitive leadership actions needed for California’s budget proposals!

05/20/2021 Development Elevation

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OC Leader Board – Back To School: How Educators Push Through Pandemic Noise

08/31/2020 john

Think Together Founder and CEO, Randy Barth, and Orange Unified School District Superintendent, Dr. Gunn Marie Hansen, write about Orenda Education’s TLC model. See full news story HERE. Download the

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Distance Learning Best Practices for Educators

04/01/2020 john

Download the PDF here.