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executive director, @GreatSchoolsP; committed to equitable learning for all students. The views expressed here are my own. he/him/his

Portland, Maine
Joined January 2011
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We're proud to continue our summer internship for advanced grad students in educational measurement. Come work with top professionals to address current technical, policy, and practical challenges. @AndrewDeanHo @RbnLake @DerekCBriggs @NCME38 @AERA_Div_D nciea.org/about-us/internshi…
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“Simply punishing the broken – walking away from them or hiding them from sight – only ensures that they remain broken and we do, too. There is no wholeness outside of our reciprocal humanity.” –Bryan Stevenson
Our first #SpringLearningSeries session kicks off on 4/1, led by @Malika_Ali & @hvazquez14. If you're a teacher or instructional leader, you won't want to miss this convo about how to bring Culturally Responsive & Sustaining Pedagogy to the classroom! eventbrite.com/e/centering-o…
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"Fewer than one in five American students today navigates an uninterrupted pathway from high school through college and into a career - 20%," @katherinebcasey shared at #Aurora2020. Rather than tinker with a century-old design, it's time to redesign for the centuries ahead. xitter.gq/Aurora_Inst/status/135…
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Today on our blog, @GSPDavid writes: "I am pleased to see Dr. Cardona nominated to be the next U.S. secretary of education." Find out why: greatschoolspartnership.org/…
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In an effort to make our small corner of the internet more accessible, we've added new accessibility features to our website. Pre-made and custom profiles allow people with visual impairments and cognitive differences to browse more easily. #accessibility #inclusion #equity
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#Aurora2020 Day 2 Keynote, “Lifting Up Best Practices for Quality and Equity—Even During COVID-19.” will be led by @GSPDavid @bigpicjavier and @susandpatrick. It starts at 11AM ET on 10.27.20. Register here: aurora-institute.org/symposi…
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So proud to work for @GreatSchoolsP a company committed to Anti-racism, and has demonstrated its commitment by making Juneteenth a company holiday. #Juneteenth
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How does a report about diversifying the educator workforce inspire a long-term movement? @CarlonDHoward of @equityinst talks tangible, actionable next steps. youtube.com/watch?v=BrhLYj9x… Read the whole report: greatschoolspartnership.org/…
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Hear what Dr. Terrell Hill has to say about the profound and positive impact educators of color have on all students. youtube.com/watch?v=GXItcQvL… Then, read our report on diversifying the educator workforce to start making change in your school or district. greatschoolspartnership.org/…
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School leaders can increase equitable family and community engagement using 15 practical Do-Less vs. Do-More pairings shared by Moises Nuñez and Glennys Sánchez of Great Schools Partnership. bit.ly/CompetencyWorks3iI5cW… @GreatSchoolsP #EdEquity #ParentEngagement
"The goal of our report...is to be that valuable resource that is composed of practice-based evidence and detailed strategies recommended for informing culturally-responsive hiring practices." youtube.com/watch?v=47G302-A… Read the full report at: greatschoolspartnership.org/…
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Students of color represent 50% of total public K-12 enrollment while people of color make up only 18% of the educator workforce. It's long past time to #diversify the educator workforce for the benefit of all students. This report offers a place to start. greatschoolspartnership.org/…
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Today on our blog: @ArielleSprotzer writes about what she learned when she and her White colleagues finally discussed race: "I realized that if I really loved my students, I needed to do so much more to truly see them." greatschoolspartnership.org/…
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Today on our blog, student and future educator @ajgillispie asks: "What would our ancestors say if they knew that now, in the twenty-first century, racism is still rooted in public school systems perpetuating this cycle of systemic racism in America?" greatschoolspartnership.org/…
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Schools and communities face persistent inequities that are more urgent than ever. Take a step toward real change by registering your school, district, or community team for 3 days of (virtual) learning and planning for educational equity. Aug 4-6, 2020. greatschoolspartnership.org/…
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Educators must come together to create learning environments that ensure just outcomes for all students, raise marginalized voices, and challenge the imbalance of power and privilege. Join us August 4-6 for three days of vital (and virtual) learning. greatschoolspartnership.org/…
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