The Kids are not the Threat

CONTENTS OF CURRICULUM UNIT 26.01.04

  1. Unit Guide
  1. School Demographics
  2. Pedagogical Philosophy
  3. Background And Content Rationale
  4. Why Statistics?
  5. Teaching Strategies
  6. Content Objectives
  7. Activity 1: Polling As An Experiential Entry Point
  8. Infographic Accessibility Activities
  9. Data Interpretation Activities
  10. Culminating Activity
  11. Annotated Bibliography And Resources
  12. Appendix On Implementing District Standards
  13. Notes

Representation Matters: Math Literacy and Power

Raven Dorman

Published September 2026

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School Demographics

John Hayden Johnson Middle School is a long-standing public school located in the Ward 8 community of southeast Washington, DC.  According to the most recent demographics posted, the school population is 98% Black and 2% Hispanic/Latinx; 23% of students receive special education services, and 78% of students are considered “at-risk.” The indicators of the at-risk category include qualifying for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), having been identified as homeless during the academic year, or being under the care of Child and Family Services Agency (John Hayden Johnson School Profile 2025). According to 2024-2025 DC CAPE (Comprehensive Assessments of Progress in Education) English Language Arts results, 2% of students exceeded expectations, 11% met expectations and 24% approached expectations; in math, 1% of students met expectations and 14% approached expectations. The students at Johnson are not a monolith; they have varied interests, hopes, strengths, and skills.

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