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February 1, 2023
Vol. 80
No. 5
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Empowered Instruction

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      Understanding Your Instructional Power: Curriculum and Language Decisions to Support Each Student by Tanji Reed Marshall (ASCD, 2023)
      As the director of P–12 Practice at the Education Trust, Tanji Reed Marshall has been influential in highlighting equity gaps in assignments given to students, particularly in relation to choice, relevance, and rigor. In her new book, Marshall extends on this work, examining the factors that influence educators' instructional decision-making—and how they affect marginalized students.
      In essence, Marshall argues that teachers are not as powerless as they may think and that, with the help of some reflective work, they can use their power in intentional ways to enrich instructional materials and learning cultures. They can also better support student engagement and agency.
      Along the way, former teacher Reed Marshall shares her own journey of setbacks and progress and offers support and encouragement to educators seeking to use their power in productive ways, so that all students can bring their full selves to class.

      Understanding Your Instructional Power

      Tanji Reed Marshall's comprehensive guide to understanding your power as a teacher—and how to use it to foster student agency and empowerment.

      Understanding Your Instructional Power

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