How can we support Black students in entering the teaching profession? Dr. Mikkaka Overstreet invited a few teachers-in-training to tell us.
In Astoria, Oregon, we worked side by side with the school district and the school community to identify a clear, shared path toward equity goals.
Learn about how we use culturally responsive and equitable evaluation approaches in our postsecondary research and evaluation work.
Reversing the nationwide decline in reading achievement requires systemic and individual change. Here are four ways to approach the challenge.
Women still do not have equal access and outcomes in areas of education, health, economics, and more. The disparities are even starker when race and other demographics are considered.
Students benefit from having teachers that reflect their cultural background. But while nearly 50 percent of U.S. students are people of color, only about 20 percent of teachers are.
All students benefit from access to a diverse and inclusive literature. Dr. Overstreet looks at the concept of books as both windows and mirrors.
Dr. Overstreet explores the power of literacy instruction that deliberately and authentically connects to students’ diverse cultural identities and real-life experiences.
Education Northwest announces it has been awarded $5 million over five years to lead a collaborative effort establishing a Washington Statewide Family Engagement Center.
The first in a brand new monthly series, this post shines a light on the connection between literacy and equity and why the beginning of the school year is a chance to start fresh.
Learn, teach, and celebrate the diversity of Asian American and Pacific Islander culture, history, and heritage.
Explore a 2022 report on the lived experiences of superintendents of color in Oregon.
At the College of Southern Idaho, Assistant Dean of Enrollment Services Monze Stark leads a personalized approach to retention for Latinx and other students.
Black high school students face significant barriers to postsecondary success, including anti-Blackness. Destiny McLennan looks at how they make decisions about their futures despite the obstacles.
Honoring Black History Month means supporting Black communities in schools all year long. In this blog, we share some ideas on how to make that commitment in your own school.