Schools that aren’t measuring students’ relationships are leaving their economic mobility to chance Mahnaz Charania Schools that aren’t measuring students’ relationships are leaving their economic mobility to chance Measuring students’ access to networks of support can inform data-driven strategies for opening doors to economic mobility. May 10, 2022 Mahnaz Charania
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
Invigorating the youthforce: Mentorship, social capital, and work-based learning Mahnaz Charania Invigorating the youthforce: Mentorship, social capital, and work-based learning This virtual ASU+GSV session makes transparent the importance of students' social capital and what it will take to scale relationships. Apr 26, 2022 Mahnaz Charania
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
No, the kids aren’t okay. Here are four social supports that can make a difference. Mahnaz Charania No, the kids aren’t okay. Here are four social supports that can make a difference. Research lays out four social support considerations educators can leverage toward students' wellbeing. Mar 1, 2022 Mahnaz Charania
What will it take for education’s most promising innovations to scale? Mahnaz Charania What will it take for education’s most promising innovations to scale? Scaling education innovations requires access to peer data and democratizing access to evidence Feb 15, 2022 Mahnaz Charania
Edtech’s lasting value as the pandemic continues Julia Freeland Fisher Edtech’s lasting value as the pandemic continues Edtech can supplement face-to-face connections with other relationships otherwise out of reach for students. Feb 3, 2022 Julia Freeland Fisher
3 lessons from parent surveys over 3 years that should guide family engagement in 2022 Mahnaz Charania 3 lessons from parent surveys over 3 years that should guide family engagement in 2022 Parent surveys reveal notable shifts and lessons to guide family engagement in schools Jan 20, 2022 Mahnaz Charania
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
5 education innovation trends worth watching in 2022 Julia Freeland Fisher 5 education innovation trends worth watching in 2022 Even amidst the exhausting toll the pandemic has taken on the education system, a host of innovative approaches to teaching, learning, and launching students into good careers could blossom as 2022 trends. Jan 6, 2022 Julia Freeland Fisher
Why schools can’t talk about family engagement without talking about race Mahnaz Charania Why schools can’t talk about family engagement without talking about race For inclusive family engagement, schools need to create structures that deliberately leverage and involve all families. Jan 4, 2022 Mahnaz Charania
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