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Connecting Data & Equity
Connecting Data & Equity: Exploring Human-Centered Data Practices Over the past twenty years, the role of data in the classroom has increased in intensity and complexity. Teachers now have access to a wide variety of data from learning platforms, interim assessments, state tests, and formative measures – to name a few – that aim to…
Read More2022 Medfield DLD
We’re leading a breakout session in person at the 10th annual Medfield DLD. Medfield’s Design your Learning Day is an opportunity to share best practices and collaborate with educators from surrounding districts. Educators are encouraged to attend DLD to become inspired by the innovative practices and views of other educators. It is our hope that…
Read MoreHow a Rhode Island district adapted learning pods to improve student equity
How a Rhode Island district adapted learning pods to improve student equity A SXSW EDU session detailed how Central Falls School District gained community buy-in and what the model could mean for diversifying teacher pipelines. By Roger Riddell Please note: This article was originally published on March 16, 2022 on the K-12 Dive website. We…
Read MoreAdvocating for Teaching Critical Consciousness
Advocating for Teaching Critical Consciousness By Allison Singleton I will never forget the day I learned about Emmett Till. I was in my 5th grade class, watching the documentary series Eyes on the Prize, which discussed how 14 year old Till was lynched for allegedly flirting with a white woman in 1955. The video showed…
Read More2022 SXSW EDU
Join us in Austin, TX for SXSW EDU 2022. We’ll be presenting multiple sessions during the conference and hope to see you there. Session Title: Power to the Families: Doing School Differently Presenters: Malika Ali (Highlander Institute), Tatiana Baena (Central Falls School District), Travis Pillow (CRPE), & Simona Simpson-Thomas (Freedom Dreams) Session Date/Time: Monday, March…
Read MoreWhy We Need Students On School Improvement Teams
Why We Need Students on School Improvement Teams One of our partner schools is exploring new ways to actively involve students in their School Improvement Team (SIT). In this instance, the SIT consists of students, teachers, building leaders, a district administrator, and parents. Student reflections on an identified problem Student government presidents and vice presidents…
Read More2022 Achieving Excellence Together Conference
We’re presenting! Register by February 18 for the Achieving Excellence Together Conference hosted by the Rhode Island Department of Education to see us in action in person during our sessions. Session Title: Centering On Instructional Equity Session Description: The educators who are most successful at disrupting inequity intentionally integrate social emotional learning with cognitive skills…
Read More2 substitute teachers enrolled in fast-track training last year. Here’s where they are now
Highlander Institute offered to run a fast-track program for newcomers interested in becoming substitute teachers. Under ideal circums ances, subbing is not for the faint of heart: students constantly test the new teacher, lesson plans are often lacking and class assignments can change daily.
Read More2022 DCSC Annual Convening
We’re presenting! Register for the 2022 Annual Diverse Charter Schools Coalition Convening and join us for two dynamic workshops. The theme of this year’s virtual event is Care, Courage, Commitment. Schools are experiencing unprecedented times alongside historical patterns of inequality and injustice. The DCSC 2022 Annual Convening will provide space for attendees to reflect on…
Read MoreVisioning for Justice
Visioning for Justice: Malika Ali Named Chief Innovation Officer Malika Ali, Chief Innovation Officer Please note: This article was originally published on December 16, 2021. We are re-posting on the Throughline Learning website now to coincide with our organization’s rebrand (formerly Highlander Institute). It has been said that our beliefs create reality, that our actions…
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