Establishing Evidence-Based Professional Education Systems

WHEREAS, The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People ("NAACP") believes that persistent achievement gaps are prevalent in our educational system, it is imperative to address the root causes that perpetuate such disparities; and

WHEREAS, The NAACP recognizes that the major contributing factor to these discrepancies lies in the widespread neglect of implementing evidence-based instructional practices across a substantial portion of our nation's classrooms; and 

WHEREAS, The NAACP understands that to combat this issue and foster equitable learning opportunities, we must advocate for the establishment of an evidence-based professional education system; and 

WHEREAS, The NAACP understands that the failure to incorporate evidence-based instructional strategies has significantly impeded progress towards educational equity, particularly for marginalized student populations, including Black students; and 

WHEREAS, the NAACP understands that the absence of evidence-based and culturally relevant pedagogical approaches hinders the ability to provide tailored, effective instruction that meets the diverse needs of students from varying backgrounds. 

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the NAACP calls for school divisions and certifications the adoption and implementation of consistent evidence-based practices in classrooms and emphasizes the importance of utilizing teaching methods grounded in research-proven effectiveness to enhance student learning outcomes. 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the NAACP calls for a focus on culturally sound instructional practices through the recognition of the significance of culturally sound instructional practices in addressing the unique learning styles and needs of diverse student populations and the encouragement of the integration of culturally relevant content and teaching methodologies to create inclusive learning environments. 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the NAACP calls for the support for Black students and beyond by specifically targeting the improvement of educational outcomes for Black students while extending benefits to all students regardless of background and aiming to narrow achievement gaps by ensuring that all instructional practices are sensitive to cultural nuances and responsive to individual student needs. 

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED; that the NAACP calls for the accountability and monitoring through regular assessment and monitoring of instructional practices to ensure alignment with evidence-based standards and establishing mechanisms for ongoing professional development to support educators implementing effective, research-backed teaching strategies.