This school year, it will take a village Julia Freeland Fisher This school year, it will take a village This year, students need an entire village, both in & out of school, whom they can lean on and learn from. But that's a tall order. Nov 18, 2021 Julia Freeland Fisher
How two-way communication makes school-family relationships stronger Mahnaz Charania How two-way communication makes school-family relationships stronger Effectively and equitably serving every student this year will require new strategies that help schools unlock the potential of families as sources of support. Nov 16, 2021 Mahnaz Charania
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
How gaps in social capital research are holding us back, and what to do about it Julia Freeland Fisher How gaps in social capital research are holding us back, and what to do about it Leaders across K–12, postsecondary, and workforce development identified the top research priorities for students’ social capital. Oct 27, 2021 Julia Freeland Fisher
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
Three relationships whose power K–12 schools consistently underestimate Mahnaz Charania Three relationships whose power K–12 schools consistently underestimate K–12 leaders have a tremendous opportunity to activate social capital in alumni networks, peer relationships, and in the connection between families and schools to improve students’ experiences and outcomes. Oct 5, 2021 Mahnaz Charania
Family engagement reimagined: Innovations strengthening family-school connections to help students thrive Mahnaz Charania Family engagement reimagined: Innovations strengthening family-school connections to help students thrive To effectively meet the needs of students and their families, two-way engagement far exceeds one-way communication. For schools committed to creating and sustaining equitable learning environments for students, finding w... Sept 28, 2021 Mahnaz Charania
Beyond test scores: K–12 data must identify gaps in students’ opportunity to learn Mahnaz Charania 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 Mahnaz Charania
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
Tackling opportunity gaps by investing in networks, not just skills Julia Freeland Fisher 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 Julia Freeland Fisher
How colleges can support more students using the power of peers Chelsea Waite 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 Chelsea Waite
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
