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Go 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…

Understanding 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.…

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…

Helayne Jones Named Chair of the Throughline Learning Board January evokes thoughts of fresh starts, new chapters, and resolutions. At Throughline Learning, this month marks the transition of Helayne Jones into the role of Board Chair as we launch our very first independent governing board. We are thrilled to make this announcement. Helayne has been…

Bringing a Collective Artistic Vision to Life Part of what makes Throughline Learning collaborations so powerful is our unwavering commitment to the people we partner with. For Michaelle Larracuente, Throughline Learning’s Director of Program & Implementation, launching a project in January 2024 with Providence principal Cynthia Torres struck a deeply personal note. Raised in the…

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…

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…