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Insights

  • Mikkaka Overstreet

    Literacy Lens: The Impact of Literacy Leadership

    Improving literacy outcomes for all students starts with consistently implementing evidence-based practices—and that requires strong leadership.

  • Kellie Harry

    The Language House: Supporting the Burns Paiute Tribe’s Preschool Language Immersion Program

    To help revitalize the Wadatika dialect of the Northern Paiute language, the Burns Paiute Tribe established its Language House. Senior consultant Kellie Harry worked with the Tribe to maximize the program’s impact.

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    Lessons for the Education System from Youth Reengagement Programs

    Reengagement programs help young adults who have left the K–12 education system come back to their studies. What can we learn from them about how to improve education as a whole?

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    The Importance of Basic Needs Services for Postsecondary Student Success

    Basic needs security is critical for ensuring strong academic performance, persistence and graduation, and improving well-being among students pursuing postsecondary education.

  • Mikkaka Overstreet

    Literacy Lens: A Love Letter to Libraries

    The public library remains one of the few spaces in our society that offers access to vital resources, without the requirement of spending money.

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    What Works in Dual Language Education?

    Educators, schools, districts, and researchers all have a role to play in building our knowledge about effective dual language programs.

  • Dr. Mikkaka Overstreet

    Literacy Lens: Improving Literacy Rates for Women and Girls

    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.

  • Literacy Lens by Mikkaka Overstreet

    Literacy Lens: Black Educators Matter

    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.

  • Literacy Lens by Mikkaka Overstreet

    Literacy Lens: Review, Reflect, Revise

    To stay focused on goals and ensure strategies and practices are working, educators need to review, reflect, and revise from time to time—engaging in a cycle of continuous improvement to meet student needs.

  • Sara Goldrick-Rab

    Postsecondary Education Expert Sara Goldrick-Rab Joins Education Northwest

    Sara Goldrick-Rab, an award-winning scholar-activist focused on making higher education more accessible, affordable, and supportive of students, has joined Education Northwest as a senior fellow.

  • New hire Ming Yin

    Learning Happens Everywhere 

    Senior researcher Ming Yin brings a diverse set of skills, knowledge, and experiences to her new role at Education Northwest.

  • Jessica Johnson Named Chief Executive Officer

    Jessica Johnson Named Chief Executive Officer of Education Northwest 

    Education Northwest’s Board of Directors is excited to share that it has appointed Jessica Johnson as the organization’s next chief executive officer.

  • Literacy Lens by Mikkaka Overstreet

    Literacy Lens: The Gift of Inclusive Literature

    All students benefit from access to a diverse and inclusive literature. Dr. Overstreet looks at the concept of books as both windows and mirrors.

  • 2022 Year in Review

    Partnering to Make a Difference in Equitable Education in 2022

    We are proud to partner with organizations across the country in pursuit of excellent and equitable education for all. Join us as we reflect on a few highlights from the past year.

  • Mikkaka Overstreet

    Literacy Lens: Literacy as a Tool for Empowerment

    Dr. Overstreet explores the power of literacy instruction that deliberately and authentically connects to students’ diverse cultural identities and real-life experiences.

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