Educator Support Initiative: Evidence-Based Research for Teaching Politicized Content
About This Project
The National Academy of Education announces a partnership with the Equity Assistance Center-South (EAC-South) at the Southern Education Foundation (SEF).
The goal of this initiative is to provide evidence-based guidance to educators and policy leaders for delivering effective learning experiences that fully engage the cognitive, social-emotional, and cultural strengths and resources of all students. EAC-South offers technical assistance and training, upon request, to address educational inequities related to race, sex, national origin, and religion, promoting equitable educational opportunities. Together, EAC-South and NAEd work to advise, assist, and serve public schools and districts in developing and implementing research-informed, equitable education policies and practices that ensure all students have access to high-quality, inclusive learning environments.
Our Work
Please visit the Equity Assistance Center-South webpage for more information about this work.
How to Address Racial, Ethnic, and Economic Segregation in K-12 Schools – Webinar
Experts in the field and school leaders share the profound harms of segregation to students and society. Gain insights concerning initiatives and strategies to proactively address segregation and ensure every student has equal access to quality education.
Speakers:
- Eshé Collins, Director, Equity Assistance Center-South
- Amy Berman, Deputy Director, National Academy of Education
- Effie Mcmillian, Chief Equity Officer, Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools
- Frank Pantano, Executive Director, Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools
- Genevieve Siegel-Hawley, Professor, Virginia Commonwealth University
- Lucas Hostetter, Director of Strategic Planning, Richmond Public Schools
Accompanying Video Recording
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How to Improve Student Social-Emotional Well-Being – Webinar
Experts in the field and school leaders discuss the value of nonacademic supports and teachings in school districts and their profound impact on students. Gain insights concerning initiatives attempting to combat social-emotional learning at the national and state level. Uncover practical strategies to bridge gaps in social-emotional development and mental health services, addressing the needs of all students, regardless of their backgrounds.
Speakers:
- Eshé Collins, Director, Equity Assistance Center-South
- Rob Jagers, Vice President of Research, Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL)
- Rose Prejean-Harris, Director of Social Emotional Learning, Atlanta Public Schools
- Andy Tucker, Director of Policy, Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL)
- Amy Berman, Deputy Director, National Academy of Education
Accompanying Video Recording
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How to Improve Access to Rigorous Coursework – Webinar
Uncover the effects of unequal access to challenging courses on educational outcomes across racial/ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. Learn strategies to minimize these disparities and create inclusive academic settings.
Speakers:
- Amy Berman, Deputy Director, National Academy of Education
- Michal Kurlaender, Chancellor’s Leadership Professor of Education Policy at the School of Education, University of California, Davis
- Karolyn Tyson, Professor and Chair of Sociology, Georgetown University
- Oswaldo Alvarenga, Deputy Chief of Transformation and Innovation, Dallas Independent School District
Accompanying Video Recording
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QUESTIONS?
Please Contact:
Amy Berman
Deputy Director
aberman@naeducation.org