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Educational Equity
Do’s and Don’ts for Engaging on Educational Equity
The COVID-19 pandemic both exposed and exacerbated inequities in our schools, and along with 2020’s racial reckoning, it has created an overwhelming demand for tools and resources to build equitable learning environments and a will to change an education system that doesn’t work for every child. However, with progress comes backlash, and this spotlight on schools has caused a reactionary attack on equity in education.

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As school has moved to a virtual setting, we’ve begun to see how school systems are adapting and evolving curriculum to fit new learning…
Turnaround For Children has released a comprehensive suite of tools to build a school crisis plan that supports school leaders and educators as remote…
In September, BELE Network Learning Partners, Camille Farrington of the UChicago Consortium on School Research and Dave Paunesku of PERTS, led a webinar explaining…
Research shows social-emotional learning has a demonstrable effect on school climate, student behavior and academic performance. It is a growing priority for educators who…
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Dr. Gisele C. Shorter speaks with The 16:1 Podcast about the BELE Network and prioritizing student experience.Dr. Gisele C. Shorter, Director of National Education…
District-Level Learnings from the FieldBy the BELE NetworkIn order to create learning environments where all students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally, school districts must design…
Insights From the Caregiver CommunityBy the BELE NetworkTo holistically educate young people, school leaders must engage caregivers as co-designers of their students’ learning environments. This…
An overview of the BSCA education fundsBy the BELE NetworkWith the school year well underway, educators have an opportunity to redefine what they mean by…
Back-to-School Nights — A Missed OpportunityBy Karen VanAusdal, Senior Director of Practice at CASELImagine walking into your child’s high school, where members of the marching band are…
By Education Resource StrategiesCreating equitable outcomes for all students requires identifying and exposing existing inequities within school systems. One shining example is Columbus City…
By Dr. Irvin ScottIn my work with system and school leaders around the country, creating more equitable experiences and outcomes for students has taken center…
By Education Resource StrategiesWe’re halfway through the ESSER timeline, which means that it’s time to get serious about resource equity. As district leaders embark…