Equity & Access
Equity and access follows schools, frameworks and leaders who put equity at the center of what they do to create a level playing field for all students and remove any implicit bias in the curriculum or way that it’s taught. In a time of highlighted inequities, this is the most important work in education.
Leading Education Foundation Promotes Race Equity, Vows to Fight Racism
Tom sits down with Nick Donohue, the president of Nellie Mae Education Foundation, to discuss racial inequities in education and the foundation’s mission to promote racial equity through a more culturally relevant, student-centered approach to grant and policy-making.
Strategies for Tackling Digital Equity
By: Beth Holland. In this post, we explore digital equity opportunities and strategic initiatives in three critical areas: resources, community, and literacy.
Improving Autism Education with Community—And Robots
By: Dr. Lisa Raiford. To give students with autism the best possible opportunity to thrive in general ed classrooms, the South Carolina Department of Education is connecting educators, parents, students, and robots.
The Educational Implications of Michelle Obama’s Becoming
Erin Gohl and Kristen Thorson share insights from Michelle Obama’s biography, Becoming, and how parents, teachers and mentors supported her education. Read as they share her mission to provide educational structures, policies, and programs that show all students that they matter.
Inspiring and Supporting English Learners with Adaptive Tools
With a mission to make the classroom a better place by offering innovative tools to meet learners where they are, iReady by Curriculum Associates provides a personalized approach that increases collaboration with families and teachers.
A Pedagogy of Possibilities: Social Justice Delivered Through Literature and Writing
Developing a framework for a socially just school through literature and writing goes beyond the classroom to lessen apathy, enhance relationships and solidify student ownership.
Smart Review | Courageous Conversations About Race
A review of Author Glenn Singleton's latest book that encourages honest conversations about race and offers implementation strategies for achieving race equity in schools, improving student performance.
What Happens When We Do School Better?
By: Doris Korda. Doris explains how students in the Columbus City Schools have the option to participate in Options for Success (OFS) to avoid missing out on valuable learning opportunities.
Advancing Equity Through Innovation: 7 Noteworthy Approaches From Brooklyn LAB
Brooklyn LAB is built on the premise that we need to prepare all students to one-day hold jobs that likely don’t exist yet. However, by mastering skills such as problem-solving and conflict resolution, students will be ready to tackle those new challenges, regardless of their career path. LAB embraces seven innovative approaches to educate scholars and advance equity.
Representation Matters
A new study shows, once again, the significant role of teachers of color – and the significant gap in the presence of teachers of color – in American schools.