WICHITA PUBLIC SCHOOLS SIGN IN MENUPlus SVG home-svg About WPS Parents & Students Schools Departments Careers Community News PAGESPlus SVG Home Departments Equity, Diversity, and Accountability Who We Are Read the latest issue of the Restorative Practices "Advocate" Newsletter HERE! INFORMATION ON CRITICAL RACE THEORY Wichita Public Schools strives to prepare all of our student scholars to achieve college, career and life readiness through an innovative and rigorous educational experience. Our school district is committed to ensuring educational equity and excellence, and we believe that every student is entitled to adequate and equitable opportunities, resources, and services. Wichita Public Schools does not teach Critical Race Theory. Our curriculum is research-based and rigorous, and is aligned to the Kansas State Department of Education standards (www.ksde.org). To understand what CRT is, Education Week has created a short video that explains this concept. To review the district's full statement regarding CRT, please click here. Select one of the following to view the official Instructional Unit Guides for the three grade levels in which United States History is Taught: 8th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK! WHO WE ARE What does "Equity" in Education mean? Educational Equity is defined as making decisions strategically based upon the principles of fairness, which includes providing a variety of educational resources, models, programs and strategies according to student needs that may not be the same for every student or school with the intention of leading to equality of academic outcomes Vision of Wichita Public Schools Department of Equity, Diversity, and Accountability: Wichita Public Schools (WPS) envisions a future in which student outcomes are not predicted by a student’s social factors or challenges. WPS is committed to ensure equitable and fair educational opportunities for all students by demonstrating an ongoing commitment to equity and fairness across the district by allocating resources fairly and equitably while providing diverse learning opportunities. Our Mission Statement: WPS will provide equitable access to a high standard of educational success for all students with the intention of closing achievement gaps, opportunity gaps, belonging gaps and graduation gaps, particularly for student groups with the greatest academic and behavior needs. WPS recognizes that equity does not always mean equality and will establish high standards for all students while providing the opportunities, support, settings and resources needed so all students receive a high-quality education during the time that they are enrolled in the district. Based on current achievement gap data, particular attention should be paid to students who are socioeconomically disadvantaged, Hispanic, Native American, English Language learners, African Americans, students with disabilities and males of all backgrounds. CONTACT US Dr. William Polite Jr. Director of Equity, Diversity, and Accountability Keith Reynolds Director of Equity and Diversity Training Malaika Bell Family Inclusion and Belonging Specialist Irma Biglow Support for Equity, Diversity, and Accountability Sandra Beck Climate and Opportunity Lead Jesse Milne Data, Research, and Training UPCOMING CELEBRATIONS WICHITA PUBLIC SCHOOLS map903 S. Edgemoor, Wichita, KS 67218 phone316-973-4000 fax Copyright Wichita Public Schools | Site Map Non-Discrimination Statement | Accessibility Statement Questions or Feedback? Terms of Use Privacy Policy (Updated) Copyright © 2002-2021 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved.