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.

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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

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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Orenda Education and its expanded learning affiliate, Think Together, have been selected as an EIR Grantee from the U.S. Department of Education.
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Orenda Education and its expanded learning affiliate, Think Together, are proud to announce they have been selected as an Education

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Purchase Shattering Inequities
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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
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Spectrum News 1 recently featured this success story of Lynwood USD, and how they were able to improve student performance

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Time sensitive leadership actions needed for California’s budget proposals!
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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Student Support Services
Student Support Services Calendar of Universal Dates

Senior year is a busy time, and as a counselor, there are many deadlines to meet to ensure that…

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Leadership
Kyle’s Story

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

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Curriculum
What Makes Good Agreements

As a part of the collaborative meetings held between teachers, leaders, and support staff data is reflected upon and…

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Curriculum
Three Listens Strategy

Speaking and listening is an essential standard for students to master. Three listens is a strategy to use with…

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Curriculum
Using Manipulatives Routine

Developing a balanced math curriculum includes incorporating opportunities for students to take concepts from the concrete to the abstract….

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Leadership
Orenda Platinum Ticket

Orenda Education partners with schools and districts to disrupt the systems that are producing inequitable outcomes for students. As…

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Curriculum
Curriculum Alignment Platinum Ticket

Curriculum Alignment is the foundational first equity action of establishing premium teaching and learning for all. District and site…

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Curriculum
Checking for Understanding Google Forms Exit Ticket

Google Forms allows teachers to easily and quickly quiz students to see if they were picking up what you…

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Curriculum
Monitoring Student Work Using Google Slides Grid View

Using google slides to monitor student work is an easy way to ensure participation and engagement. Check out this…

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Curriculum
Chat Waterfall Universal Response Strategy

Zoom Chat Waterfall is a quick tool to give think time and pause for all students to participate in…

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