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action awards
2022 SEL in Action Awards Announced!
Innovating Assessments with Equity a tale of 5 teams
Innovating Assessments with Equity in Mind: A Tale of Five Teams
grants support mlt-students in california
$1.78 Million in Grants Awarded to Support the Learning of Multilingual Students in California
meeting the moment to spur innovation
Meeting the Moment: What Needs to be True to Spur District Innovation
Partnering on Prep Toolkit
Building Strong District-Teacher Preparation Partnerships that Support a Diverse Workforce
Centering students-with disabilities
Centering students with disabilities in anti-racist teacher education
diversity equity inclusion understanding
Building a foundational understanding of DEIA for faculty, staff and district partners
Re-envisioning post covid work
Re-envisioning Post-COVID Work with Equity at the Center
Anti-racism in teacher preparation
Anti-Racism in Teacher Preparation Through Courageous Conversations and Intentional Planning
prioritizing diversity equity inclusion and anti-racisim in teacher prep
Prioritizing diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism in teacher preparation
Equity-based approach to research
Equity-Based Approach to Research
The Importance of a ‘Sound Basic Education’ in North Carolina
The Importance of a ‘Sound Basic Education’ in North Carolina: Perspectives from the Field
Race, school funding and power
Race, School Funding and Power: Lessons learned from the North Carolina Racial Equity and Social Impact Community of Practice
The magic of building relationships to improve school culture
The Magic of Building Relationships to Improve School Culture