Equity & Access
Equity and access follows schools, frameworks and leaders who put equity at the center of what they do to create a level playing field for all students and remove any implicit bias in the curriculum or way that it’s taught. In a time of highlighted inequities, this is the most important work in education.
Microschools with a World Vision: Insights from the First International Micro School Conference
A recent conference spotlit microschools and new school models from around the world - here are a few of the key moments and takeaways.
The Power Of Peace Project: Healing Wounded Communities
The Power of Peace Project is an effective method of working with incarcerated communities to create and locate mentors and leaders.
Tips and Tools for Equitable and Sustainable School Design
Erin Whalen of DaVinci Rise shares some of his favorite tips and design processes for unlocking and sustaining the radical potential of your school and team.
How to Design a School for Belonging
Architect Danish Kurani reflects on architecture and design projects that have given learners agency and a sense of belonging.
Banned Books, Critical Race Theory and Literacy at SXSW EDU
This year’s SXSW EDU conference had a consistent theme of culture, critical race theory and literacy.
Culturally Relevant Social and Emotional Assessments for Multilingual Students
Multilingual learners face unique challenges as they navigate learning a new language and culture while also pursuing academic learning — culturally relevant SEL can help.
CHILD: A Microschool Unlocking the Potential for Unique Learners
Children's Institute for Learning Differences (CHILD) is a great example of what it looks like to serve diverse learners.
Honoring A Legacy of Leaders: The Jeanes Fellowship
The Jeanes Fellowship, an homage to the legacy of Jeanes Teachers in the South, helps educators focus on essential conversations around identity, belonging and justice.
Community Collaboration: The Success Story of Tacoma Public Schools’ Summer Late Nights Program
Tacoma Public Schools responded to both crisis and tragedy through radical and efficient community partnerships.
Designing at the Margins
At 4.0, designing at the margins means engaging founders in how identity intersects with equity and centering the unique needs of the community they wish to serve.