Do you know who your students know? Here’s why you should. Julia Freeland Fisher Do you know who your students know? Here’s why you should. Students exist in an ecology of relationships far beyond the four walls of their school Apr 28, 2022 Julia Freeland Fisher
Taking “navigation and guidance” to church Julia Freeland Fisher Taking “navigation and guidance” to church Supporting students to and through college equitably amounts to more than a checklist of short-term fixes and nudges. Mar 24, 2022 Julia Freeland Fisher
The pandemic has dashed and deferred too many college dreams Julia Freeland Fisher The pandemic has dashed and deferred too many college dreams Amid the pandemic, an unprecedented number of high school grads are putting their college dreams on hold—a troubling trend that could have long-term consequences. Jan 18, 2022 Julia Freeland Fisher
How an asset-based approach to building students’ networks can expand their opportunities Julia Freeland Fisher How an asset-based approach to building students’ networks can expand their opportunities As schools build students’ support and professional networks, paying closer attention to whom their students already know is a powerful practice. Dec 9, 2021 Julia Freeland Fisher
Demystifying metrics: 3 strategic steps to measuring students’ relationships Anna Arsenault Demystifying metrics: 3 strategic steps to measuring students’ relationships Real-world programs and strategies help build a clearer roadmap for schools interested in measuring students' relationships. Nov 30, 2021 Anna Arsenault
The real opportunity of a lifetime: Invest federal funds in families to help students of color thrive Mahnaz Charania The real opportunity of a lifetime: Invest federal funds in families to help students of color thrive Schools hoping to reverse the widening inequities experienced by students of color must use federal funds to invest in families as part of their resource allocation efforts. Nov 2, 2021 Mahnaz Charania
Scaling supportive accountability: Jean Rhodes’ take on the future of mentoring relationships Julia Freeland Fisher Scaling supportive accountability: Jean Rhodes’ take on the future of mentoring relationships Last spring, I had the chance to speak with Jean Rhodes, a leading researcher in the world of mentoring, and author of the book Older […] Oct 12, 2021 Julia Freeland Fisher
Scaling mentoring conversations to diversify talent pipelines: An interview with Mentor Spaces’ Chris Motley Julia Freeland Fisher 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 Julia Freeland Fisher
Edtech that connects can boost whole child supports Julia Freeland Fisher Edtech that connects can boost whole child supports There's immense potential in new edtech tools prioritizing connection, not just content. Aug 12, 2021 Julia Freeland Fisher
A post-mortem on online internships: Lots of hype or signs of hope? Julia Freeland Fisher 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 Julia Freeland Fisher
10 strategies for expanding networks—not just skills—to expand career pathways Julia Freeland Fisher 10 strategies for expanding networks—not just skills—to expand career pathways To address opportunity gaps, network-building must be woven throughout education and workforce pathways. June 28, 2021 Julia Freeland Fisher
Why students’ ability to mobilize relationships is an essential back-to-classroom competency Mahnaz Charania Why students’ ability to mobilize relationships is an essential back-to-classroom competency As school buildings continue to open, educators must realize that simply offering students community doesn’t mean they will know how to activate it. Students’ ability to mobilize relationships in service of their nee... Mar 30, 2021 Mahnaz Charania