American Consortium for Equity in Education

Climate change is causing anxiety for many children, and that makes it a challenging topic for teachers to discuss. We thank Twinkl Educational Publishing - United States for sharing some tips to help educators spot signs of anxiety, use engaging teaching methods to open up productive conversations, and empower students to take positive actions for the planet.

Teaching and learning soar to new heights when students are empowered to become actively engaged participants — not only in the classroom, but in the world. Amy Nakamoto shares some things Discovery Education, 3M, America250 and others are doing to help educators make that happen.

In 2023, the Excellence in Equity Awards received more than 120 outstanding nominations in 25 Industry categories, demonstrating the innovative, diligent work companies are doing nationwide to improve outcomes for all learners. Click through to see who they were. This year, we're offering 30 categories for the Excellence in Equity: Industry Impact Awards. Entries are now open and we encourage all equity-focused companies to submit your nominations!

Who's ready for the Semiquincentennial? These students are, and so are America250 and Discovery Education! Read about it here and sign up to get involved.

One thing we love about the Excellence in Equity: Industry Impact awards program is learning about the equitable, accessible products and services that so many edtech companies are developing. With 30 different categories, there's something for everyone here. Nominations are open until August 30 and we'd love to hear from you!

As AI tools become integrated into K-12 education, what should change? What should stay the same? And how can technoskepticism and digital citizenship help? We thank Micah J. Miner, #EquityAwards winner and author of AI Goes to School (Times 10 Publications) for joining Ross Romano on the Education Talk Radio podcast to address these and other questions about AI's impact on instruction.

A must-hear discussion on Epigenetics, intergenerational trauma, and why AI is an opportunity to be at the forefront of something great. Eli Davis, a 2024 winner of the Excellence in Equity Awards for educators in the Champion of Equity – Special Educator category, shares fascinating insight with founding chair Ross Romano and we highly recommend following his work.

Nominations are open for the Excellence in Equity: Industry impact Awards! I'm looking forward to seeing what companies, organizations and industry leaders are doing to make a meaningful impact in schools and communities across the country. I'm also excited about the expanded list of options that includes: • Popular categories for accessibility solution, book of the year, career and college readiness solutions, family and student engagement, literacy, and STEM • New categories for AI impact, local and national impact, extracurricular solution, and educator health and wellness • Higher education-focused categories including company of the year and product of the year

We’re expanding the Excellence in Equity Awards for 2024-25! This year, we're introducing two new programs for companies, nonprofits, products and leaders in the PreK-20 industry: the Industry Impact Awards (nominations open tomorrow) and the Industry Innovation Awards. Learn more here! Ross Romano Maia Appleby #EquityAwards

Here's a wonderful opportunity for elementary educators! Discovery Education is offering a free trial of their latest product, Mystery Writing.