

Podcast
Testing America's Freedom | Ep. 1: Testing Americaās freedom
In the first episode, we start with the personal and the profound: a meeting with Minnijean Brown-Trickey, a civil rights hero who was one of the Little Rock 9, and Dr. Samuelās encounter with the Charlottesville letter, a disturbing document that reveals the persistent evils of segregation.
Topics: Equity


Podcast
Dr. Samuel speaks to Jason Willis from the Comprehensive School Assistance Program (CSAP) at WestEd and Daniel Thatcher from the National Conference of State Legislators about the history of school finance, how wealth widens the education achievement gap, and what policymakers need to do now to improve outcomes for students who need the most support.
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Topics: Equity


Podcast
Testing America's Freedom | Ep. 3: Whatās race got to do with it? Everything
The truth about education in this country can be hard to stomach. In this episode, we go on a journey through the history of education policy in the United States, challenging beliefs about teachers of color and the outcomes of students of color and the outcomes of students of color.
Topics: Equity


Podcast
Our education system is at an inflection point, and as COVID-19 makes us reconsider the best ways to teach students, we must also consider how assessment and accountability need to shift toward a more modern structure.
Topics: Equity


Podcast
Our journey concludes with a look towards the future: an inspiring conversation with a group of youth activists who tell their stories and establish a visionary call to action for education leaders and policymakers across the country.
Topics: Equity


Webinar
Fluency and equity: Helping all kids access grade-level text
A panel of leading reading instruction experts discuss specific practices and strategies educators can implement to improve oral reading fluency and help all students access grade-level text.
Topics: Equity, Instructional strategy & resources, Literacy
Products: MAP Reading Fluency


Podcast
The Continuing Educator | The problem with grading behavior, with Matt Townsley and Chris Thoms
Traditional grading practices typically incorporate non-learning measures such as behavior and effort into an average. Yet by mixing achievement and behavior, we miscommunicate on both accounts. Students and parents still need information on both, but the critical step is to separate reporting, and Dr. Matt Townsley and NWEA User Experience Designer Chris Thoms will share with us both why this is crucial for equity, and how teachers can put it into action.
Topics: Equity
Products: Professional Learning