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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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