About the guided reflection tool
American schools have become increasingly diverse in recent decades. However, inequities within school systems continue to create disparities in academic and mental well-being outcomes for students of color relative to their White counterparts. While many schools are striving to reduce these disparities, some mechanisms that result in racial and ethnic marginalization remain difficult to pinpoint.
This guided reflection tool aims to help schools understand and consider those factors that can widen or reduce disparities in opportunity, experiences, and outcomes for each student in their school community. Examples and Resources for the school teams consideration are also provided.
This resource is supported by cooperative agreement NU87PS004366 funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views or endorsement of the CDC or the Department of Health and Human Services.
This resource is a product of CDC funding received between 2018 and 2024.
How to use
The downloadable PDF provides an in-depth explanation and examples that outline how to use the guided reflection tool, as well as targeted resources for school teams on how to take action to expand student learning and advance educational equity. The tool allows users to assess current conditions and develop strategies to identify areas that need improvement and those that capitalize on the strengths of their school community.
The complementary Word document includes the tool template. Users can download this document to edit, complete, save, and share the tool on their own devices.
Lead authors
- Tammy L. Hughes, PhD, ABPP
- Shereen Naser, PhD
Contributors
- Darlene DeMarie, PhD
- Theresa Schmitz, PhD
- Laurie Cardona, PsyD
- Sue Hobbs, PhD
- Wendy S. Grolnick, PhD
- Laura Dilly, PhD, ABPP, NCSP
- Gary Howell, PsyD
- Eileen Chaves, PhD
- Wing Yi (Winnie) Chan
- Steven Turner, M.Ed.
- Lars U. Johnson, PhD
- Andres De Los Reyes, PhD
- Mary M. Brabeck, PhD
- Breeda McGrath, PhD
- Amanda Dettmer, PhD
- Joanne Broder, PhD
- Nicole Barnes, PhD
- Division 37 DREAM SIG Members