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Learn how we use #CulturallyResponsive and #EquitableEvaluation approaches in our #postsecondary work through projects with ECMC Foundation, Achieving the Dream, College Futures Foundation, Blackfeet Community College, Education Equity Solutions, The Annie E. Casey Foundation, and The Ford Family Foundation. https://bit.ly/3SC8cH2

Learn how we use #CulturallyResponsive and #EquitableEvaluation approaches in our #postsecondary work through projects with ECMC Foundation, Achieving the Dream, College Futures Foundation, Blackfeet Community College, Education Equity Solutions, The Annie E. Casey Foundation, and The Ford Family Foundation. https://bit.ly/3SC8cH2

Learn how we use #CulturallyResponsive and #EquitableEvaluation approaches in our #postsecondary work through projects with ECMC Foundation, Achieving the Dream, College Futures Foundation, Blackfeet Community College, Education Equity Solutions, The Annie E. Casey Foundation, and The Ford Family Foundation. https://bit.ly/3SC8cH2

Learn how we use #CulturallyResponsive and #EquitableEvaluation approaches in our #postsecondary work through projects with ECMC Foundation, Achieving the Dream, College Futures Foundation, Blackfeet Community College, Education Equity Solutions, The Annie E. Casey Foundation, and The Ford Family Foundation. https://bit.ly/3SC8cH2

Learn how we use #CulturallyResponsive and #EquitableEvaluation approaches in our #postsecondary work through projects with ECMC Foundation, Achieving the Dream, College Futures Foundation, Blackfeet Community College, Education Equity Solutions, The Annie E. Casey Foundation, and The Ford Family Foundation. https://bit.ly/3SC8cH2

Beth Green, PhD, and Caitlin R. Houser recently published a new article in Educational Policy titled "A Framework for Deepening Racial Equity in Prenatal-Grade Three Systems: Lessons From a 10-Year Reflective Case Study." This paper analyzes data from a 10-year University-Community partnership focused on supporting the implementation and improvement of a Prenatal Grade 3 (P3) system in an elementary school. Their results speak to opportunities to identify and disrupt conventionally-accepted approaches to education research and to work more effectively to advance educational equity for children and their families. https://ow.ly/3EQA50QIYtq

U.S. schools are alarmingly segregated. In a new essay series, “Integration and Equity 2.0: New and Reinvigorated Approaches to School Integration,” the AIR Equity Initiative is amplifying diverse voices, offering insights, and presenting evidence for those dedicated to creating a more equitable future for our youth. Together, these voices challenge the status quo, sparking a crucial conversation on educational equity.  https://lnkd.in/gGrPjUPf 

Addressing the critical issue highlighted in this EdSource article, where a majority of high school students fail to complete the A-G requirements for admission to the University of California or California State University systems, reinforces the urgency of our mission at Inspirame. The panelists rightly emphasize the need to raise expectations and provide robust support to ensure student success. This aligns with our commitment to empowering learners through TecoGuide, a platform designed to guide students seamlessly from college access to career readiness. The challenges highlighted in the article, such as the lack of awareness, inadequate support, and conflicting schedules, underscore the necessity for innovative solutions. TecoGuide, with its comprehensive features, is positioned to bridge these gaps by offering clear pathways, financial aid guidance, and real-time assistance. Our mission is not only about creating awareness but providing actionable degree plans and real-time guidance to all learners. By leveraging technology, we aim to make the educational journey more accessible, reducing the barriers faced by students and parents who may not be familiar with A-G requirements. Moreover, TecoGuide is there to remind families that financial constraints should not be a detour but an opportunity to explore alternative paths, including affordable options like community college transfer routes. The systemic changes discussed, especially the need for equity-focused evaluation and default enrollment processes, resonate deeply with our vision for inclusivity and accessibility. Through collaborations with schools, districts, and equity programs, we aspire to contribute to the transformative changes needed at both the district and statewide levels. Inspirame is dedicated to being an integral part of the solution, empowering all students to navigate their educational journey successfully. Let's work together to create a future where every student has the opportunity to fulfill their dreams, irrespective of their background or circumstances. This opportunity is too important to keep quiet, I hope you will join me in sharing the importance of expanding access and awareness. Mauricio Gonzalez #TecoGuide

Early childhood education is a nuanced, shifting, and complex field. Edited by Nancy File, Nancy E. Barbour, and Andrew J. Stremmel, this book presents several decades of the lived experiences of influential leaders engaged in conversation about seven major topics in early childhood education. Contributors reveal how they have been shaped by societal values and events, as well as how they have helped to shape the early childhood field as we know it. Seven Crucial Conversations in Early Childhood Education is part of the TC Press Early Childhood Education Series. #WOYC24 https://lnkd.in/e6zjd7gj