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
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
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