Schools That Work Amigos School Public, Urban
Grades PreK-8
Cambridge, MA
What makes this a SCHOOL THAT WORKS
Culturally Responsive Teaching
Educators at the dual-language Amigos School are creating an authentically immersive, academically challenging school experience.
Sarah Gonser Literacy
By acting out their own stories, young children develop a deeper understanding of character, setting, and language.
Literacy
Pairing little kids with big ones to read together builds more than literacy skills; it fosters relationships that benefit everyone involved.
Critical Thinking
Even the youngest students can collaborate productively to push each other’s learning through a protocol that introduces peer feedback.
Teaching Strategies
When students have a chance to explore math in new ways, they develop better conceptual understanding.
Instructional Coaching
Finding the resources to hire instructional coaches can be tough, but they can play an essential role in spreading great practices throughout a school.
Culturally Responsive Teaching
Research shows that students can benefit cognitively, socially, and academically from instruction in two languages.
Culturally Responsive Teaching
When teachers strive for more equity in the classroom, all students can contribute and feel a sense of belonging.