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Windows and Mirrors: Malika Ali featured on Education Suspended Podcast
Malika Ali joined hosts Jessica Pfeiffer and Steve Graner for Episode 49 of Education Suspended, a podcast focused on exploring, engaging, and dialoguing with those in education who are passionate about changing the status quo and evolving the archaic system we have inherited. The podcast explores Malika’s transgenerational story, which is rooted in the pursuit…
Centering Student Perspectives in School Improvement Efforts: Highlander Institute’s Student Experience Survey
Over the last twenty years teachers have been tasked with collecting, analyzing, and using endless amounts of testing data in their classrooms. While this data can help us understand patterns of progress and identify where students are struggling, it has not translated into more equitable outcomes for students (Barshay, 2022). How can we expand our…
Greystone, Centredale recognized for improving test scores
Greystone and Centredale Elementary Schools have been recognized with governor’s citations for improving student achievement despite the challenges brought on by the pandemic.
Two Highlander Institute partner schools recognized with governor’s citations for improving outcomes despite pandemic challenges
“We are incredibly proud of these two school communities and all of the hard work, dedication, and resilience they have demonstrated over the past couple of challenging years. It is a true example of how combining the expertise of our leadership and educators with a talented Highlander Institute facilitator and effective school change model created…
Connecting Data and Equity: Exploring Human-Centered Data Practices
Over the past twenty years, the role of data in the classroom has increased in intensity and complexity. Teachers now have access to a wide variety of data from learning platforms, interim assessments, state tests, and formative measures — to name a few — that aim to support student learning. But accessing this barrage of…