Values
Equity is being intentionally inclusive and requires eliminating the barriers that prevent the full participation of all peoples.
Choice happens when the process is flexible, and recognizes the authority of those most directly involved in a project to know what tools and methods are best.
Transparency is important because information is power, and shared information promotes collaboration.
Numbers and Narratives together create a compelling argument but NUMERICAL data is too often privileged over personal narrative, therefore we actively work to raise the perceived validity of personal narrative.
Inquiry Based means starting with questions, and facilitating the exploration of those questions.
Relationships help create safe spaces, provide accountability, motivate, and open new learning outcomes.
Power hierarchies are present in schools, education systems, and the world, but we aim to create an environment where people are respected and heard, lifting some up and making space for all.
Safety means acknowledging potential consequences and managing risk as appropriate.
Value of the Month
Each month, the Fluency Team chose a value to reflect on, analyzing action items and its role in the project direction.
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October: Relationships
Relationships help create safe spaces, provide accountability, motivate, and open new learning outcomes. Relationships are the foundation for the other values and the Fluency Project itself. Without meaningful relationships, our work lacks the ability to grow. The teacher cohort identified action items for this value. |
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November: Inquiry Based
Inquiry Based means starting with questions, and facilitating the exploration of those questions. Inquiry Based work celebrates questions and fosters a spirit of learning and growth. The teacher cohort identified action items for this value. |
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December: Equity
Equity is being intentionally inclusive and requires eliminating the barriers that prevent the full participation of all peoples. The teacher cohort identified action items for this value. |
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January: Choice
Choice happens when the process is flexible, and recognizes the authority of those most directly involved in a project to know what tools and methods are best. The teacher cohort identified action items for this value. |
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February: Transparency
Transparency is important because information is power, and shared information promotes collaboration. The teacher cohort identified action items for this value. |
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March: Power
Power hierarchies are present in schools, education systems, and the world, but we aim to create an environment where people are respected and heard, lifting some up and making space for all. The teacher cohort identified action items for this value. |
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April: Safety
Safety means acknowledging potential consequences and managing risk as appropriate. The teacher cohort identified action items for this value. |
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May: Numbers and Narratives
Numbers and Narratives together create a compelling argument but NUMERICAL data is too often privileged over personal narrative, therefore we actively work to raise the perceived validity of personal narrative. The teacher cohort identified action items for this value. |
