Best Free Martin Luther King Jr. Lessons and Activities By Diana Restifo published 5 January 24 These free lessons and activities provide a wide range of approaches to teaching about Martin Luther King Jr.
Creating A District-Wide Student Wellbeing Survey By Ray Bendici published 15 August 23 How the School District of Philadelphia uses its student wellbeing survey to support diversity, equity, and inclusion
Navigating AI Biases in The Classroom By Michael Gaskell published 20 July 23 As students learn to use generative AI, it’s important to recognize and navigate the biases present
She Was Discriminated Against as a Black Woman in Edtech. She Succeeded Anyway By Erik Ofgang published 23 May 23 Lorrie Owens is the first female and still the only Black woman to lead the technology division of a county office of education in California. Here is her story.
5 Tips for Finding Effective DEI Coaching By Erik Ofgang published 29 March 23 The right coach can help education leaders build their DEI programs in effective and meaningful ways, says Dr. Courtney L. Teague, who shares tips for finding that coach
Lady Luck: The Challenges of Women Moving Into Education Leadership By Dr. Kecia Ray published 14 March 23 Despite long making up more than half the education workforce, women have had a long struggle getting to the highest leadership positions
5 Ways Educator Pathways is Promoting DEI in San Diego County By Erik Ofgang published 13 March 23 Adina Sullivan-Marlow draws on her own experience to promote more diversity in education with Educator Pathways, a program of the San Diego County Office of Education.
Reimagining Search Committee Service By Jonathan L. Wharton, Ph.D. published 8 March 23 How serving on a search committee can help reshape your institution
Putting the MEN in Mentoring: Practical Ways Men Can Be Better Allies By Ivy Nelson published 1 March 23 How men can improve their mentoring and allyship efforts
The Admiral Squad: How One School District Promotes Staff Diversity By Erik Ofgang published 9 February 23 Middletown City Schools does not have many Black male employees. The Admiral Squad was formed to help change that.
Improving DEI District-Wide By Erik Ofgang last updated 24 October 22 The David Douglas School District's DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) efforts have led to restorative justice practices in the classroom and more diversity among educators.
Students Less Likely to Be Suspended by Teacher of Same Race By Erik Ofgang last updated 18 May 22 New research finds that Black, Latino, and Asian-American students in New York City were about 3 percent less likely to be suspended if their teachers shared their racial or ethnic background.
