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Drawing on findings from its newly released report, California’s Teacher Education Deserts: An Overlooked & Growing Equity Challenge, the UCLA Center for the Transformation of Schools held a webinar on April 23 to discuss the obstacles that some regions face in attracting and retaining highly qualified educators. Nine of California’s 58 counties — Alpine, Del Norte, Imperial, Inyo, Lassen, Modoc, Mono, Sierra and Siskiyou — are considered teacher education deserts. Learn more: https://ow.ly/Y8EG50RzSir

A momentous occasion unfolded at the Georgia Charter School Association Conference as our esteemed CEO, Keedar Whittle, took center stage to illuminate the path forward for education. With the seismic shifts brought by COVID-19, schools are redefining their roles and embracing collaborations like never before. Keedar’s presentation delved into the critical need to harness the potential of partnerships with external entities to advance our educational mission. From community organizations to industry experts, the influx of visitors into our schools presents both challenges and opportunities. Through an engaging workshop, Keedar outlined four pivotal objectives aimed at maximizing the symbiotic relationship between schools and their partners. It’s not merely about adapting; it’s about thriving in this new educational ecosystem. At Educators Now, we remain steadfast in our commitment to empowering schools and educators with the tools and insights needed to navigate these dynamic times. Together, let’s shape the future of education.

What does “evidence-based” mean? ICYMI: ProvenTutoring’s Nancy Madden and Amanda Neitzel appeared in a webinar this summer, called Selecting Evidence-Based Programs for Schools and Districts: Mistakes to Avoid, where they discussed the meaning of the term “evidence-based,” talked about how educators can better evaluate programs and interventions, and things to avoid when choosing programs backed by evidence. https://bit.ly/3z6Fqc3

YAAAASSSSSSSS! Everything that Jessica Sawko said right here! ?? Speaking at the State Board of Education: https://lnkd.in/e_9SnUiR Link to EdSource Article: https://lnkd.in/e-bkZh_J Many advocacy moments, visits to the state capitol, and letters of support from STEM and Ed organizations Exploratorium, K12 Alliance, CA STEM Network Children Now, CA County Superintendents, Ten Strands, CA NGSS Collaborative and of course, STEM4Real made this happen! Some comments from the field: "If we are testing students in science, it should be counted!" "Without a science indicator on the Dashboard, many districts are at risk of further deprioritizing science instruction." "This is a serious equity issue because it impacts future access to STEM careers and students’ ability to engage in civic activities related to STEM." What do you think? Comment below! https://lnkd.in/eK7ctPCk

In this episode of Evidence First, Leigh Parise engages in a conversation with Christine Brongniart, CUNY ASAP|ACE University Executive Director, and Colleen Sommo, a senior research fellow in MDRC's Postsecondary Education policy area. The discussion delves into the CUNY ASAP model and its national replication, shedding light on the latest findings from MDRC's study of the program in Ohio. Tune in for insights into the innovative approach and impact of CUNY ASAP on postsecondary education. https://lnkd.in/e7dJK2A5

"We must always be thinking about how to put deep roots on each forward piece of progress so that we can sustain them over the long haul" Our advisory board member and long-time leader in educational equity, Linda Darling-Hammond, gives incredible insight into practical policy approaches and frameworks for achieving Brown's promise. Check out the full conversation here: https://lnkd.in/gtGMNPZw

So, so excited to announce that I will be presenting a full-day pre-conference workshop at the Association for the Assessment of Learning in Higher Education (AALHE) Annual Conference this June with the extraordinary Divya Bheda, PhD: Many Paths to Justice: Actionable Strategies for Transforming Assessment Practices through an Anti-Racist Lens?(All audiences) Equity gaps persist throughout higher education. We want to be agents of change, but lack practical strategies for dismantling racialized barriers. In this highly-interactive workshop, we examine Okun’s framework of White Supremacy Culture, which positions White Supremacy not as individual bias, but as a network of cultural beliefs, attitudes, and structures, both covert and overt, that uphold the false notion that whiteness itself is valuable. We will explicate its components and foster reflective discussions of how they have shaped assessment. Participants will co-construct actionable strategies to disrupt White Supremacy Culture in higher education. The goal is not to shame or blame, but to foster a brave space in which to transform assessment toward social justice. This is far and away my favorite conference to attend, so please join us! You can lean more and register here: https://lnkd.in/gtpbeGJe

Public K-12 is often considered a public good. Why not higher education? Thx to Yolanda Watson Spiva and CCA for continuing the discussion. How do we frame our conversations around this ‘public good?’ Living and working a state focused on economic and workforce development, I see a pretty clear linkage between the value of post sec as a public good and the continued identification and development of more opps for all South Carolinians. Instead of why … ask why not?

Tomorrow on Why We Matter we will be joined by Bethany Little of EducationCounsel for a conversation on policy, education, and natioanl service. Tune in tomorrow to hear more! https://lnkd.in/gHePDtm4

At Willow Beach, we are dedicated to addressing the residual educational challenges intensified by the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic significantly widened existing achievement gaps, particularly affecting students in high-poverty districts. We found this article from The Decision Lab to be quite insightful. It discusses the long-term impacts of the pandemic on education and the critical role of interventions in bridging learning gaps. https://lnkd.in/eq4CM5R3