In this article, Rochelle Guttierez introduces a framework for equity that includes access, achievement, identity and power. She discusses why it is important to think about the mathematics language connection as it either prevents or allows access to quality classroom instruction.
Rochelle Gutiérrez is an Associate Professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champagne and her research focuses on equity in mathematics education, race/class/language issues in teaching and learning, effective teacher communities and social justice.