Lake Oswego students tell board equity means personalized support, not identical treatment
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Elementary and middle-school students told the Lake Oswego School District 7J board that daily 'WIN' time and AMP/ASC options tailor supports so each student receives what they need to succeed.
At the Nov. 11 meeting of the Lake Oswego School District 7J Board of Directors, elementary and middle-school students presented classroom practices they say promote equitable academic outcomes.
Kabir, a student from Hallinan Elementary, told the board, "Equality doesn't mean giving everyone the learning opportunity. It means giving each person what they need to be successful." He described WIN time—"What I Need"—as a daily block when students receive targeted support or enrichment based on assessment results. Students said WIN time can include reading, math, social-emotional learning, brain breaks, and use of learning tools so that children who need extra help catch up and those ready for challenge get advanced work.
Seventh- and eighth-grade students described ASC (Academic Study Center) and AMP (above-grade options) offerings. Nico said ASC provides a calm workspace that allows students to complete independent reading projects and science experiments; Isabelle Lu said AMP options and in-class advanced courses (algebra, high-school-level French) offer a pathway for learners seeking greater challenge.
The presentations emphasized student ownership: teachers use assessments to form flexible groups so that supports match individual goals. Board members thanked the students for their testimony and asked brief follow-up questions about favorite AMP options and specific projects.
The superintendent said the student presentations helped frame district strategic-plan work on equitable outcomes and will inform upcoming listening sessions and surveys connected with the strategic-plan update.