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Welcome to Throughline Learning!
When the Highlander Institute team embarked on a yearlong rebranding process in summer 2022, we wanted a new name that embodied the complex and comprehensive nature of our work. As we reflected on our mission, vision, and values, the concept of a “throughline” emerged and resonated deeply with the way we describe our work and…
Read MoreWe’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…
Read MoreGo Local: Efforts Underway to Elevate the Paraprofessional Role
“Why are we searching so far outside of school neighborhoods and not investing our time, money, and capacity into the people within our own communities?” This critical question was center stage last week as members of Throughline Learning (formerly Highlander Institute) and Baychester Middle School met with Bronx educators and local organizations to discuss the…
Read MoreTeacher Appreciation Week 2023
Teacher Appreciation Week 2023 The spring season evokes feelings of hope, growth, and renewal. Just as the weather brings the healing energy of sunshine, Teacher Appreciation Week reminds us of the power of shining a light to express gratitude for the amazing individuals supporting and encouraging students every day. When we asked our team to…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Impact of Community Educators on Students’ Social Networks
One aim of Throughline Learning’s liberatory approach to data is to expand the set of metrics we use to define and measure success in education. Through our community educator work, we’re beginning to map student and adult networks to understand and grow their social capital. By better understanding the relationships between our community educators and…
Read More2023 NCME Annual Meeting
Join Karina Rodriguez (Highlander Institute), Lauren Kendall Brooks (AERDF), and Teaira McMurtry (University of Alabama at Birmingham) online for a virtual session as part of the 2023 NCME Annual Meeting. Session Title: Beyond Basketball & Bodegas: Pursuing True Cultural Validity in Formative Assessment Date & Time: Thursday, March 30, 2023 from 1:00PM – 2:30PM CT…
Read More2023 School Redesign in Action Conference
Join Malika Ali (Chief Innovation Officer) and Shawn Rubin (Executive Director) in Newport, RI for the 2023 School Redesign in Action Conference, hosted by Great Schools Partnership. Session Title: Culturally Responsive School Change Date & Time: Tuesday, March 28, 2023 from 10:30AM – 11:45AM ET Description: Collaborating with students, parents, and teachers within a school…
Read MoreScaling For Impact: Highlander Institute Goes to Harvard
Scaling For Impact: Our Team Goes to Harvard Please note: This article was originally published prior to our organization’s rebrand to Throughline Learning. As such, all references to our organization use our former name, Highlander Institute. Members of Highlander Institute meet with their faculty advisor, Brittany Tabor Butler, during a Scaling For Impact Team Time…
Read More4 Successful Strategies for Family-Teacher Partnerships
4 Successful Strategies for Family-Teacher Partnerships Our New White Paper focuses on Getting on the Same Page at the Elementary Level Even though the new year falls in the middle of the school year, the time leading up to February break is often a time for reflection, prioritizing, and fresh starts. At Highlander Institute, we…
Read MoreA608 After Hours Podcast Episode featuring Malika Ali
Malika Ali joined hosts Uche Amaechi and Monica C. Higgins for the January 26, 2023 episode of A608 After Hours, a podcast from the Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Learning Course out of Harvard University. The podcast aims to bring voices from the field into the classroom to inspire, inform and ignite leadership dedicated to wrestling with…
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