Teachers of Color Make a Difference in the Classroom
Research shows that when students of color are paired with a teacher of their same race/ethnicity, they may experience higher academic achievement. To learn how—and to explore strategies for recruiting, hiring, and retaining teachers of color—check out these resources.
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Emerging Native Ed Leaders
Do you know a Native graduate student in the Northwest who is pursuing a master’s degree in education policy, leadership, technical assistance, research or a closely related field? The Nelson Scholarship strives to increase Native representation in education leadership by providing financial support and more. Please share! Deadline to apply is March 31, 2020.
Northwest Matters Blog
Report Spotlights Promising Practices for Supporting Oregon's Transfer Students
Michelle Hodara | January 2020
When students decide to transfer from a community college to a university, they may encounter challenges and struggle to earn a bachelor’s degree. To better understand the transfer landscape in Oregon, as well as the positive role postsecondary institutions play in supporting transfer students, The Ford Family Foundation recently commissioned a collaborative research project that led to six case studies and culminated in a report.
On our blog, Michelle Hodara discusses the research findings and potential next steps.
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We offer literacy expertise across the spectrum, from early literacy to postsecondary and from English learners to special education students and children with dyslexia. We offer training and technical assistance specifically designed for educators and educational leaders to build the strengths and literacy of all students.
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We partner with educators to find solutions to their unique literacy needs that includes supporting students with disabilities. Drawing from a wide range of evidence-backed strategies that match specific learning environments, we collaborate with our clients to identify the content and delivery methods that best meet their needs.
Program Evaluation
We provide data and analysis to help our clients assess their literacy efforts. We work closely with leaders to create customized evaluations in areas ranging from early literacy to adolescent reading. We also have deep experience with literacy research and have served literacy policy consultants to lawmakers and school leaders.
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