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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
