Participants will explore the robust Authentic Intellectual Work (AIW) framework and its capacity to transform educational equity. AIW is defined by three essential components: constructing knowledge through disciplined inquiry to produce work that has value beyond school. Research consistently demonstrates that authentic pedagogy benefits students regardless of background, with achievement gains that are positive and virtually equal across demographic groups. This workshop will examine how AIW practices can ensure all students access high-quality instruction and assessment. Participants will: • Understand the three core components of Authentic Intellectual Work • Examine research demonstrating AIW's equitable impact on student achievement • Explore the framework through hands-on application • Consider how AIW practices can close opportunity gaps in their educational contexts The session balances theoretical foundations with practical applications, providing educators with actionable strategies. By structuring learning experiences around authentic intellectual challenges, educators can simultaneously raise the bar for academic excellence while ensuring equitable outcomes. Join us to discover how AIW can transform your approach to instruction and assessment, creating learning experiences that prepare all students for success in school and beyond.
