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Join the National Fair Housing Training Academy Forum: Empowering New Americans. As New Americans enter the U.S., it's crucial to raise awareness of fair housing rights and combat discrimination. Learn effective strategies, gain insights, and access resources to build inclusive communities.

Future readiness for all students depends so much on whether we as a community, can ensure that students are able to bridge the gap between high school graduation and postsecondary/upwardly mobile employment: https://lnkd.in/ebxRNkb3

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LLENs often work in the ‘spaces-in-between’, creating new links between young people, schools, employers, families, government and the broader community. If it seems complex, that's because it is! That is why we are such a vital piece of the employment and education puzzle for young people. Find out more about our unique approach here: https://lnkd.in/gjDr5iAw

This week, we had an incredible session with Jackie Broussard, Biama Charles, M.A., CHTMP, and Harry Emmanuel Alvarez on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the travel and experiential education industry. 👇 Thank you so much to our esteemed panelists! Your expertise, wisdom, and practical knowledge adds so much to our community and we gained so many strategies from this quick session! Some of the questions they addressed included: 💵 With a high cost of tuition, how do we increase accessibility among our enrolled students? 📝 Given the fact that our programs are packed with activities and students have a busy schedule, what strategies can be implemented to ensure students feel safe and have the opportunity (time) to report incidents? 💷 How can we start the conversation around ensuring equitable pay in our organization? 🥳 How to best train staff to include students of differing backgrounds and experiences to build a meaningful community that feels inclusive? Members: Check out the recording in your Cornerstone Resource Library! 🤩

Innovators in ECE compensation are making waves, addressing critical pay disparities and supporting educators. Discover how these trailblazers are transforming the landscape, ensuring fair wages, and fostering a sustainable future for early childhood education professionals. Read more about their efforts and the impact they're making in ACS' Latest News!

It’s Civic Learning Week! iCivics encourages us to learn how we can make better decisions as citizens. Decision Education equips students with the tools to assess information critically, weigh different perspectives, and make informed decisions about civic matters, such as voting on policies or engaging in advocacy. Learn more about what you can do for Civic Learning week below! https://lnkd.in/gZpNSbD9

Students experience academic benefits & improved wellbeing when they receive instruction from educators who reflect the students they serve. That’s why expanding representation in OH’s ed workforce is so important. Hear more about our work in this vid💻https://lnkd.in/gYMiZjgh

When Helen Proctor, Sue Goodwin and I started our research on the history of community activism and education policy reform, we realised the need to re-think some of the taken-for-granted ideas about participation and policy reform. Here's an outcome of this thinking, in which we work with Warner's idea of the publics to reflect on what happens to the ideals of participation when considering the presence of conservative forms of participatory politics and the limits of the settler colonial state: https://lnkd.in/gykgmd7p

Join us for a conversation with Dr. Terri Cooper, Superintendant - RSU21 to discuss her career pathway and experience leading a Maine school system. Regular meeting will follow. This online meetup is designed for any BIPOC professional currently working in the sector including administrators and support staff, college students considering careers in education, and other BIPOC professionals considering a career change to education. To attend, go to: https://lnkd.in/etYtfcx8 The regular meeting will folllow. Topics of discussion: Conference Representation for 2024/25 We’ll discuss which key events we’d like to prioritize for BIPOC educator representation, including a strategy to amplify our voices in spaces that impact Maine’s educational landscape Priority Review and Ranking A check-in to confirm our shared priorities and make adjustments as needed. Network Building through County Representation We’ll talk about creating a network map and identifying members interested in serving as county ambassadors to strengthen local connections. BIPOC Educator Network Webpage We’ll discuss how to shape content on our webpage to provide resources and value for current and new BIPOC educators in Maine. This program is made possible in part by Maine Initiatives.