Windows and Mirrors Podcast Episode

Windows and Mirrors: Malika Ali featured on Education Suspended Podcast Malika Ali joined hosts Jessica Pfeiffer and Steve Graner for Episode 49 of Education Suspended, a podcast focused on exploring, engaging, and dialoguing with those in education who are passionate about changing the status quo and evolving the archaic system we have inherited. The podcast…

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Introducing the Student Experience Survey

Introducing the Student Experience Survey   Over the last twenty years teachers have been tasked with collecting, analyzing and using endless amounts of testing data in their classrooms. While this data can help us identify where students are struggling and understand patterns of progress, it has not translated into more equitable outcomes for students (Barshay,…

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Apply for the SEL Fellowship (SELF) Cohort!

Apply for the SEL Fellowship (SELF) Cohort! We’re recruiting now for our brand new community of practice! The Throughline Learning team is excited to launch a virtual fellowship experience to connect implementing educators and leaders across schools, districts, and states. The Social Emotional Learning Fellowship (SELF) cohort will offer a collective approach to integrating culturally responsive…

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From Stories to Strategies: An Integrated Approach to SEL

From Stories to Strategies: An Integrated Approach to SEL “I want to tell you how inspired I was by this — I really needed this presentation. I teach special education in a contained, behavioral SEL class and for the past few weeks I’ve been so downhearted because it’s so difficult in so many ways. Both…

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We’re Rebranding!

We’re Rebranding!   A Letter from Highlander Institute & Highlander Charter School Leadership: After 18 years of our evolving partnership, Highlander Charter School and Highlander Institute have decided to move forward as two independent organizations. This summer, Highlander Institute will be announcing our exciting new name and visual identity! Highlander Institute and Highlander Charter School…

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