Schools That Work

Amigos School

Public, Urban
Grades PreK-8
Cambridge, MA
  • In 2019, students outperformed state averages on the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) tests by approximately 20 percentage points each in science, math, and English language arts.
  • Finalist for School of the Year in 2019, an award given by the Spanish Embassy in Washington D.C. for schools that show exemplary integration of content and language.
  • The 2018 eighth-grade graduating class earned the Seal of Biliteracy, which celebrates dual-language proficiency.
Two boys reading a book together
Culturally Responsive Teaching

How a School Puts Culturally Responsive Teaching Into Practice

Educators at the dual-language Amigos School are creating an authentically immersive, academically challenging school experience.

Sarah Gonser
  • Literacy

    Building Literacy Skills With Dramatic Play

    By acting out their own stories, young children develop a deeper understanding of character, setting, and language.
  • Literacy

    Developing Literacy Through Reading Buddies

    Pairing little kids with big ones to read together builds more than literacy skills; it fosters relationships that benefit everyone involved.
  • Critical Thinking

    Starting Critical Thinking and Collaboration Early

    Even the youngest students can collaborate productively to push each other’s learning through a protocol that introduces peer feedback.
  • Teaching Strategies

    Making Space for Deeper Mathematics Learning

    When students have a chance to explore math in new ways, they develop better conceptual understanding.
  • Instructional Coaching

    Helping Teachers Grow Through 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

    The Benefits of Dual-Language Immersion

    Research shows that students can benefit cognitively, socially, and academically from instruction in two languages.
  • Culturally Responsive Teaching

    Supporting Schoolwide Culturally Responsive Practice

    When teachers strive for more equity in the classroom, all students can contribute and feel a sense of belonging.

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