Beyond test scores: K–12 data must identify gaps in students’ opportunity to learn
Data on K–12 students’ contexts and relationships must sit alongside test scores to create equitable conditions for learning.
Sept 14, 2021
Topics: Social Capital
Scaling mentoring conversations to diversify talent pipelines: An interview with Mentor Spaces’ Chris Motley
Motley describes how scaling conversations with mentors "in the know" can revolutionize how companies recruit and retain talent.
Sept 7, 2021
Tackling opportunity gaps by investing in networks, not just skills
In this virtual session at the ASU+GSV Summit, four leaders in the education-to-employment space describe their approaches to equitably fostering professional networks.
Aug 26, 2021
How colleges can support more students using the power of peers
Even with tight budgets, all institutions can help students access one resource hiding in plain sight: their classmates.
Aug 19, 2021
Edtech that connects can boost whole child supports
There's immense potential in new edtech tools prioritizing connection, not just content.
Aug 12, 2021
A post-mortem on online internships: Lots of hype or signs of hope?
Researcher Matthew Hora discusses the mixed results of online internships during the pandemic.
July 27, 2021
5 tips to promote equity in the classroom through a focus on students’ relationships
5 questions educators can ask to ensure that each of their students has access to positive and diverse relationships, inside and outside the classroom.
July 22, 2021
The power of peer networks to help students rebound during and after COVID-19
To scale services for students to receive abundant support this fall, one resource is hiding in plain sight: students' peer networks.
July 20, 2021
Two new reports shed light on social networks to support social mobility
In this panel discussion, researchers from Brookings and Search Institute discuss how to measure workers' and learners' social capital.
July 15, 2021
Assessments don’t always translate outside the classroom, but students’ networks do
Meaningful data on students’ relationships is a game-changer for student success.
July 6, 2021