Question.5313 - Module 2Surfacing Root Causes and Next Steps InstructionsThis multi-part assignment will help you unpack how messages about belonging, power, and identity are communicated through everyday school practices and consider what those messages mean for your leadership. As you reflect, pay attention to emerging challenges that may shape the focus of your Implementation Plan.📥 Submit to CanvasStep 1: Stakeholder Interview Interview InstructionsInterview one person who plays a role in shaping or influencing curriculum, instruction, or student access decisions.This could include:A principal, assistant principal, or instructional coachA department chair or academic deanA counselor, specialist, or other leader connected to student servicesFocus Your InterviewUse the focus area you identified in Module 1 to guide your conversation.You are gathering insights that will help you:Surface stakeholder perspectives on root causes.Identify hidden barriers or beliefs (e.g., colorblindness, meritocracy, deficit thinking).Begin thinking about potential data sources for deeper investigation.Suggested Interview QuestionsUse these questions flexibly to guide a meaningful, open-ended conversation:Patterns and BeliefsWhat do you see as some of the barriers or challenges for [students affected by disproportionality] in this area?How do people in the school talk (or not talk) about these disparities?Are there beliefs or practices that shape how students experience [curriculum, access, or opportunity]?Data and Decision-MakingWhat types of data are collected in this area? How is it used to inform decisions?Who reviews or uses this data? How often?Are there gaps or missing pieces in the data?Curriculum and LeadershipHow are curriculum or instructional decisions made in this area?What leadership actions (if any) are taken when inequities show up?Are there practices or policies that might unintentionally reinforce barriers?Looking DeeperWhere might implicit biases (like colorblindness, meritocracy, deficit thinking) show up in how this area is handled?If you could change one thing to improve equity in this area, what would it be?Professional RemindersTake respectful, confidential notes during the interview.If you wish to record the conversation for your own reference, ask for permission first.Express appreciation for the person’s time and insights — you're practicing leadership and relationship-building skills.Step 2: Interview AnalysisReview your interview and select 3–4 quotes that represent important ideas or patterns — these are your stakeholder insights.For each insight, complete the Root Cause TableLinks to an external site.:Identify the bias present (if any) using Fergus’s categories (colorblindness, meritocracy, deficit thinking, cultural assumptions).Draft a preliminary root cause hypothesis.Identify a next step in data collection.Label the type of data (qualitative or quantitative).Important Notes About the TableQuote = Insight.Bias = Align it to a system of thinking (not personal critique).Root Cause Hypothesis = Why might this belief/practice contribute to inequity?Next Step = What document, data, or evidence could you collect to investigate this further?Step 3: ReflectAfter completing the table, answer these three questions:What themes emerged from your stakeholder interview and early analysis?Which root cause will you delve deeper into and why?What data do you need to collect next, and how will you gather it?
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