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
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
5 tips to promote equity in the classroom through a focus on students’ relationships Mahnaz Charania 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 Mahnaz Charania
The power of peer networks to help students rebound during and after COVID-19 Chelsea Waite 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 Chelsea Waite
Two new reports shed light on social networks to support social mobility Julia Freeland Fisher 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 Julia Freeland Fisher
Assessments don’t always translate outside the classroom, but students’ networks do Mahnaz Charania 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 Mahnaz Charania
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
Now is the time to scale student support. For that, students’ relationships must be front and center. Mahnaz Charania Now is the time to scale student support. For that, students’ relationships must be front and center. School leaders can’t ensure student well-being, engagement and empowerment this upcoming year without a focus on social support. June 23, 2021 Mahnaz Charania
