Young people learn better when they feel safe and supported. Equitable learning environments that provide meaningful learning experiences, a sense of belonging, and positive relationships—help every learner develop critical interpersonal skills, achieve academic goals, and grow personally and professionally. We will help you assess what you need to cultivate a healthy learning environment and support you in implementing and evaluating asset-based practices, family and community engagement efforts, and establishing supportive systems that nurture learning and growth. From classroom instruction to community-based programs to system-wide initiatives, we will work with you to co-develop cohesive solutions that uplift learners and the adults who support them.
Specialties
- Asset-based, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive practices
- School-community partnerships
- Continuous improvement of program quality
- Systems alignment and coherence
- Applied research and evaluation
Family Engagement
Improve student outcomes and strengthen school communities with an evidence-based approach to family engagement.
Youth Engagement
Create equitable learning environments by building on the strengths and perspectives of youth.
What do equitable learning environments look like?
Our Experts
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Principal Consultant for Family Engagement & School-Community Partnership
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Managing Researcher, Equitable Learning Environments
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Managing Researcher, Equitable Learning Environments
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Senior Researcher, Applied Research & Equitable Evaluation
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Leader, Applied Research & Equitable Evaluation
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Leader, Equity, School Climate, & SEL
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Researcher, Applied Research & Equitable Evaluation
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Senior Researcher
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Researcher, Applied Research & Equitable Evaluation
Building a clear path toward equitable education for all, together
PARTNER WITH USInsights & Resources
The Equity Model for Youth Mentoring—developed by Dr. Kristian Jones, EDNW’s Dr. Grace Gowdy, and Dr. Aisha Griffith—is guided by consideration of social justice and structural oppression.
Researcher Grace Gowdy explores how informal mentoring relationships offer important lessons about promoting equity and youth voice.
In the United States today, more than four million young adults have disengaged from the K–12 education system without graduating or entering the workforce.
The following resources for planning, designing, and implementing a youth mentoring program were developed by our National Mentoring Center project.
It’s past time that adults take action to promote youth voice. Here are some ways to get started.
For nonprofits and community-based organizations serving youth, we provide professional development and a wide range of capacity-building support through the Institute for Youth Success. Services include training and technical assistance, research, and consultation for mentoring, tutoring, and out-of-school time programs.
Education Northwest
1417 NW Everett St, Ste 310
Portland, OR 97209
Phone: 503.275.9500
Satellite Office
322 E Front St.
Boise, ID 83702
