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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.

The Impact of Our Systems Approach

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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Follow along as Orenda engages in events grounded in equity and social justice.

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10/07/2021 john

For leaders who believe that every student is entitled to the best education regardless of family circumstance or zip code,

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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

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

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Think Together Founder and CEO, Randy Barth, and Orange Unified School District Superintendent, Dr. Gunn Marie Hansen, write about Orenda

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Distance Learning Best Practices for Educators

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Orenda Academy is where you will find all of our courses, including Summer Institute.

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Student Support Services

Student Support Services Calendar of Universal Dates

Kyle was never a star student, but he got by. A quiet and shy boy, he managed to get…

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What Makes Good Agreements

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Three Listens Strategy

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Using Manipulatives Routine

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Orenda Platinum Ticket

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Curriculum Alignment Platinum Ticket

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Checking for Understanding Google Forms Exit Ticket

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Monitoring Student Work Using Google Slides Grid View

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Chat Waterfall Universal Response Strategy