Detracking Math: Transforming Teaching and Learning

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Melissa Pearson West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District, Central NJ

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How one district redefined its vision, shifted mindsets, built trust, supported teacher development, and addressed inequities through detracking, guided by Principles to Actions.

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