Building Equity Through Next Generation Science Standards By Ray Bendici published 2 April 24 How one district is addressing DEI while implementing NGSS
Cracking the 'Chicken and Egg' Dilemma: How Equitable Internships Can Propel Recent Graduates into Successful Careers By Erik Ofgang published 22 February 24 The founding director of the Partnership for Inclusive Innovation shares tips for promoting internships that are equitable and accessible to all.
The FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program Could End. Here’s Why That Might Not Be Bad for Schools By Erik Ofgang published 6 February 24 John Harrington, chief executive officer of Funds for Learning, discusses Affordable Connectivity and E-Rate.
Best Lessons and Activities for Teaching Black History Month By Diana Restifo published 31 January 24 Black history is American history
She Was Discriminated Against as a Black Woman in Edtech. She Succeeded Anyway By Erik Ofgang published 23 May 23 INNOVATIVE LEADER AWARD WINNER - Lorrie Owens is the first female and still the only Black woman to lead the technology division of a county office of education in California. Here is her story.
5 Tips for Finding Effective DEI Coaching By Erik Ofgang published 29 March 23 The right coach can help education leaders build their DEI programs in effective and meaningful ways, says Dr. Courtney L. Teague, who shares tips for finding that coach
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Three Essential Questions By Christine Weiser published 29 March 23 At CoSN’s 30th anniversary 2023 conference in Austin, attendees gathered for the second annual meeting of “The Network” to discuss what DEI looks like in practice in their companies and school districts - and what more work needs to be done.
Lady Luck: The Challenges of Women Moving Into Education Leadership By Dr. Kecia Ray published 14 March 23 Despite long making up more than half the education workforce, women have had a long struggle getting to the highest leadership positions
Reimagining Search Committee Service By Jonathan L. Wharton, Ph.D. published 8 March 23 How serving on a search committee can help reshape your institution
Putting the MEN in Mentoring: Practical Ways Men Can Be Better Allies By Ivy Nelson published 1 March 23 How men can improve their mentoring and allyship efforts
The Admiral Squad: How One School District Promotes Staff Diversity By Erik Ofgang published 9 February 23 Middletown City Schools does not have many Black male employees. The Admiral Squad was formed to help change that.
4 Ways Rural School Districts Can Accelerate Digital Equity By Todd Dugan published 6 February 23 Rural school districts can accelerate digital equity by considering the roles of devices, connection, and instruction
How One Edtech Leader Supports Equity By Erik Ofgang published 21 December 22 James Batson says his district’s approach to edtech equity has been successful because of the intentionality behind it more than any one initiative.
4 Ways to Encourage Girls to Code By Erik Ofgang published 7 November 22 Tips for encouraging girls to code, from Innovative Technology Director award winner, Dr. Karee McAndrew
Improving DEI District-Wide By Erik Ofgang last updated 24 October 22 The David Douglas School District's DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) efforts have led to restorative justice practices in the classroom and more diversity among educators.
Getting Your College Degree in Prison By Erik Ofgang published 1 August 22 The Second Chance Pell pilot program has permitted more than 28,000 students in prison to access Pell Grants in order to pursue higher education while imprisoned. The program will soon expand to all incarcerated individuals.
The State of the Digital Divide By Erik Ofgang published 15 July 22 Despite progress closing the digital divide, millions of students remain on the wrong side of it. Advocates say the solution is more funding that includes digital knowledge education.
Students Less Likely to Be Suspended by Teacher of Same Race By Erik Ofgang last updated 18 May 22 New research finds that Black, Latino, and Asian-American students in New York City were about 3 percent less likely to be suspended if their teachers shared their racial or ethnic background.
How Can Teachers Reduce Bias? By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published 22 April 22 Insights and simple strategies for addressing and reducing teacher bias
What Does Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Look Like in Practice? By Christine Weiser published 18 April 22 At the CoSN conference in Nashville, school district administrators gathered for the first annual meeting of “The Network” to discuss what DEI looks like in practice in their districts - and what more work needs to be done.
