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We must do more to center the assets of Emerging Multilingual Leaners

We must do more to center the assets of Emerging Multilingual Leaners

Last week, I had the opportunity to spend a few days in Washington, D.C., for a convening hosted by the Migration Policy Institute (MPI). State-level partners and organizations from around the country, including representatives from California, Texas, Minnesota, Tennessee, Georgia, and NYC, actively participated in this critical event. We engaged in deep dialogue about addressing significant challenges, exploring promising practices,…

Published 8 months ago
2023 State of Students of Color & American Indian Students Report

2023 State of Students of Color & American Indian Students Report

This Executive Summary of the 2023 State of Students of Color and American Indian Students Report details five case studies using the CLEAR Solutions Framework to demonstrate the effectiveness of centering Culturally Validating Pedagogy and Leadership (CVP/L) in delivering educational experiences for POCI students. Our 2023 State of Students of Color and American Indian Students Report offers more than a…

Published 8 months ago
Back to School: Supporting our K12 educators in advancing racial equity

Back to School: Supporting our K12 educators in advancing racial equity

This school year, educators are facing new and daunting challenges. Minnesota is grappling with a significant shortage of both teachers and classroom aides, placing added strain on educators who are tasked with accomplishing more with fewer resources. In addition, the federal government has cautioned Minnesota against relaxing the requirements for special education teachers in response to the growing teacher shortage.…

Published 8 months ago
2023 Case Study: Minnesota’s World’s Best Work Force

2023 Case Study: Minnesota’s World’s Best Work Force

The MnEEP Research Collaborative Table members reviewed the quantitative Local Educational Agencies (LEA) data statutorily required to be reported by the World’s Best Workforce (WBWF) accountability legislation. We found significant systemic opportunities for advancing racial equity in the law’s implementation, measurement, and accountability to advance the five WBWF goals and improve student outcomes for students who are People of Color…

Published 8 months ago
SOSOCAI Case Study 1/5: Leadership for Education Equity

SOSOCAI Case Study 1/5: Leadership for Education Equity

The MnEEP Superintendent Race Equity Leadership (SREL) Network aims to inspire, equip, and connect E-12 Minnesota superintendents as they strive to apply race equity best practices and policies in their school districts that center local communities, families, and students. Superintendents meet six half-days yearly in a two-year cohort model with three facilitators. This Case Study explores how Culturally Validating Pedagogy…

Published 8 months ago
SOCOCAI Case Study 3/5: TeachMN 20/20

SOCOCAI Case Study 3/5: TeachMN 20/20

This study makes a case for prioritizing a shift in the current narrative around the teaching profession to promote the recruitment and retention of Teachers of Color and American Indian Teachers (TOCAIT). Highlighting qualitative and quantitative data to connect the dots between TOCAIT and increased student performance, we begin with a historical overview of the United States and Minnesota’s public…

Published 8 months ago
Building successful models for education equity

Building successful models for education equity

MnEEP is excited to announce that Dr. Rev Hillstrom, our Senior Director of Research, will be joining the School Board Directors of Color & Indigenous Fellowship for the online Education Edge Forum on Wednesday, August 30th, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Register for the online forum now! This event promises an invaluable opportunity for attendees to delve deeper into our recent…

Published 8 months ago
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