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https://nepc.colorado.edu/publication-announcement/2020/11/podcast-saldana-williamson

NEPC Talks Education: Not So Fast: Critically Assessing Ed Tech During COVID-19 BOULDER, CO (November 17, 2020) – In this month’s episode of the NEPC Talks Education podcast, NEPC Researcher Christopher Saldaña interviews Dr. Ben Williamson, a Chancellor’s fellow at the Centre for Research in Digital Education and the Edinburgh Futures Institute. Williamson’s research ...

Please join us for a conversation with Dr. Alfredo J. Artiles on the future of interdisciplinary research on inclusive education. A special Thank You to Chapman University's Thompson Policy Institute for hosting and providing Closed Captioning. The conversation is titled, “Notes on the next generation of
interdisciplinary research on inclusive
education."
DATE: November 13, 2020
TIME: 3:00 EST/2:00 CDT/12:00 PCT
This event is hosted by the American Education Research Association, Special and Inclusive Education Research Special Interest Group
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https://nepc.colorado.edu/publication-announcement/2020/10/pandemic-assessment

More Latitude, Fewer Mandates Required for Student Assessment in Current Times BOULDER, CO (October 29, 2020) – Student Assessment During COVID-19, a recent report from the Center for American Progress (CAP), argues that there should be no waivers of the federally mandated administration of standardized tests in spring 2021. Gene V Glass of San José State University, Willia...

https://mailchi.mp/ucla.edu/statement-against-politically-motivated-federal-censorship-3319574?e=2c386944ad

Civil Rights Project Summarizes Research on Affirmative Action and Impacts of Bans

https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2020/10/21/covid-19s-disproportionate-toll-on-class-of-2020.html

COVID-19's Disproportionate Toll on Class of 2020 Graduates The pandemic hit college-bound members of the class of 2020 from low-income homes much harder than it did their better-off peers, our survey found.

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“Until Every Barrier Falls” a poem by LeDerick Horne “Until Every Barrier Falls” a poem by LeDerick Horne (www.lederick.com) - I’m honored to release this poem in October as we recognize Dyslexia Awareness Mont...

The American Educational Research Association's Annual Brown Lecture (commemorating Brown v. Board of Education), October 22, 2020, 6pm, EST.

https://www.aera.net/Events-Meetings/Annual-Brown-Lecture-in-Education-Research

https://www.elmhurst.edu/academics/departments/education/elmhurst-noyce-stem-teacher-preparation/stem-teaching-conference/Empowering
Minds: Culturally Sustaining STEM as Literate Practices Conference
Saturday, October 17, 2020 | Virtual Conference

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https://www.elmhurst.edu/academics/departments/education/elmhurst-noyce-stem-teacher-preparation/stem-teaching-conference/

STEM Teaching Conference | Elmhurst University Join us for the Empowering Minds: Culturally Sustaining STEM as Literate Practices Conference. On Oct. 17, 2020, an exciting lineup of speakers engages with STEM teaching.

From War to Peace and Education for all… Rwanda Elementary school classroom in Gicumbi, Rwanda. When most people think of Rwanda, they cannot help but remember the country’s tragic history. In a period of 100 days in 1994, over a million Tutsi w…

https://nepc.colorado.edu/publication/newsletter-recovery-plan-090320

Seven Ways Research Can Guide Schools’ Recovery from the Coronavirus A statement by a diverse group of education scholars offers research-based advice on helping schools cope with the coronavirus.

https://www.air.org/project/national-survey-public-education-s-response-covid-19

National Survey of Public Education’s Response to COVID-19 To improve services to students and families, we need information on what districts and charter management organizations are doing and plan to do to address COVID-19. From mid-May through July 2020, we are asking school district and charter management organization leaders to respond to a nationally....

You are invited to Dr. Carol Lee's talk on racial discrimination at the LOVE UNITY PEACE HOPE International Forum on Collaboration in an Era of Pandemic Saturday, July 11th from 6-7:30 am Pacific Time.
Zoom ID: 83848739336
Registration Link:
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Live Youtube Video (IF YOU CANNOT LOG INTO THE ZOOM)
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Please mark your calendar and join us in this meaningful event!

Check out our newest blogs:
https://equityallianceblog.org/content/hair-discipline-and-race-call-cut-discrimination-out-school-dress-codes

Hair, Discipline, and Race: A Call to Cut Discrimination Out of School Dress Codes | Equity Alliance Schools should be a welcoming, safe place for all students – where students can be themselves, learn, and thrive. However, harsh discipline policies and punitive dress codes are disproportionately pushing students of color out of public schools. Biased school dress codes too often target students ...

How Will Each of Us Contribute to Racial Justice and Educational Equity Now?
By Linda Darling-Hammond & Janel George https://learningpolicyinstitute.org/blog/racial-justice-educational-equity?utm_source=LPI+Master+List&utm_campaign=1555cb4217-LPIMC_RacialJustice_20200604&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_7e60dfa1d8-1555cb4217-74073297

How Will Each of Us Contribute to Racial Justice and Educational Equity Now? We cannot continue to sacrifice the educational futures of Black children and other students of color to an unjust status quo of systemic inequality.

The Great Lakes Equity and the Midwest and Plains Equity Assistance Center Great Lakes Equity Center will host a Virtual World Café on meeting the needs of all students during COVID-19 on 6/22 from 2:30-4:00 pm EST. Don't miss it!

Use this link to RSVP & find further information from the website: https://greatlakesequity.org/event/region-iii-midwest-and-plains-equity-assistance-centers-virtual-world-cafe-meeting-needs-all

Region III Midwest and Plains Equity Assistance Center's Virtual World Cafe: Meeting the Needs of All Students During COVID-19 2:30pm-4:00pm EST 1:30-3:00 CT 12:30-2:00 MT WHAT IS IT? This community engagement event creates an opportunity for education stakeholders in urban, suburban, and rural communities to convene online to discuss equity implications for addressing students' educational, social, and emotional needs duri...

Talking About Race Who Am I? I Am an Educator Whether you are teaching infants, adults, or any age in between, you are an influential part of your students’ learning and development. Educators too have an important role in communicating our history and culture. What and how the history of race in America is presente...

Check out our latest blog on the topic of inequities in accessing mental health!

https://equityallianceblog.org/content/bread-and-roses-too

Check out our latest blog on youth participatory action research!

https://equityallianceblog.org/content/power-youth-researchers-redefining-disproportionality-humanizing-schooling-practices

RETHINKING Behavior Spring 2020 - Powered by PageTurnPro.com Spring 2020, Volume 3, Issue 3

Moving Beyond Policy: Embracing Social Equity Through Participation We shall not fail or falter, we shall not weaken or tire – neither the sudden shock of battle nor the long drawn trails of vigilance or exertion will wear us down. Give us the tools and we will fin…

2020 MSLBD Tim Geels : Dr. Jim Teagarden, Kansas State University : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive Tim Geels shares his perspective on cultivating passion for a sustained career as a parent as part of the keynote address at the 2020 Midwest Symposium for...

https://edsource.org/2020/california-should-push-harder-for-special-education-during-school-closures-disability-rights-groups-say/629311

California should push harder for special education during school closures, disability rights groups say The California Department of Education has provided guidance for districts, schools, teachers and parents of students in special education.

https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/17/us/coronavirus-education-distance-learning-challenges/index.html

The coronavirus crisis spotlights the inequalities in American education In the month since his school shut down, Lewis Echevarria says he's had one tool to keep up with his seven classes. "My phone," the 10th-grader in Camden, New Jersey, says. Echevarria is one of millions of students that lack access to the basic tools they need to continue their education from home,....

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Cox Connect2Compete | Affordable Home Internet Connect2Compete is an affordable home internet service for eligible families. Learn more about the program and eligibility requirements here.

Membership In advocating on behalf of children with exceptionalities, CEC examines policy issues, develops appropriate responses to those issues and influences local, state, provincial and federal legislation. CEC also monitors and makes recommendations for program regulations and funding. In addition, CEC mai...

On this site you'll find resources, guidance and support for K-12 educators, administrators and leaders, and parents and families. Updated daily by Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College. https://education.asu.edu/community

Community Resources

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How to Respond to Coronavirus: 6 Steps for Schools Here are key steps for district and school leaders to follow if coronavirus hits your community.

Click here to check out the latest blog by the Equity Alliance! http://www.niusileadscape.org/bl/expanding-voting-rights-to-adolescents-views-from-a-developmental-scientist-by-laura-wray-lake/

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