Connection over content: A new era for education technology Julia Freeland Fisher Connection over content: A new era for education technology Edtech that connects offers a mix of more interactive learning experiences and various forms of virtual mentorship, career exploration, and support. Sept 21, 2022 Julia Freeland Fisher
Why better data on students’ networks can start the school year off right Julia Freeland Fisher Why better data on students’ networks can start the school year off right Identifying students' networks can lend critical data to schools grappling with how best to support their students in the year ahead. Aug 25, 2022 Julia Freeland Fisher
Students’ hidden networks: Relationship mapping as a strategy to build asset-based pathways Julia Freeland Fisher Students’ hidden networks: Relationship mapping as a strategy to build asset-based pathways Discover the profound potential of approaches to mapping and mobilizing students’ existing social networks, as well as the emerging strategies and tools that schools should consider. Aug 9, 2022 Julia Freeland Fisher
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
