Diverse Charter Schools Coalition (DCSC) seeks new members!

DCSC is a coalition of 100+ intentionally diverse charter schools. DCSC hosts an annual convening, trains leaders through its UnifiED program, and facilitates communities of practice.

Check out their list of current members and email Ashley Heard to learn more.

Aurora Institute Symposium 2024

Ruth Chung Wei, ELP's Director of Research & Innovation, presented at this year's Aurora Institute Symposium alongside two school leaders, two students/graduates of inclusive, competency-based schools, and three researchers responsible for documenting the characteristics of the schools’ inclusive learning environments in case studies completed in June 2024.

School leaders and graduates from two schools were highlighted in ELP’s Learning Differences study shared what it was like to work in or attend schools where close relationships with caring staff and individualized supports fostered students’ well being and a sense of belonging. Graduates also cited advisory, and opportunities to collaborate with and build camaraderie with diverse peers through authentic projects, pursue passion projects of their choice, and present their learning to authentic audiences as experiences that supported their engagement and academic success.

If you missed the session, we will be presenting again at the 2025 AERA Annual Meeting,

taking place in Denver, Colorado from April 23rd through 27th. More details to come.

Join us next Thursday in the ELP Lounge!

The ELP Lounge is a free, open session that brings together educators from across the country.

Let's navigate together what it means to support, educate, and love all young people.

Grab your ticket here.

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In this special Guest Blog Video Interview, hear from Alcine Mumby and Laureen Adams, interviewed by Niloy Gangopadhyay and Courtney Katen.

This interview was sparked by Alcine's recent travel to the Ghana ASCD Educators' Summit 2024.

Learn about Alcine and Laureen's history- all starting in Oakland at Envision Academy, what Laureen took away and still carries with her as leader of the Tutu Institute in Ghana, why she believes so deeply in performance assessment, and what's up next for her work continuing to support educators and systems.

ELP has worked with Bullitt County Public Schools (a public school district in Shepherdsville, KY that serves students from pre-K through 12th grade) since 2018, partnering on their Graduate Profile development and performance assessment system. Bullitt County’s Superintendent, Dr. Jesse Bacon, and Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Adrienne Usher, are also both alumni of ELP’s Deeper Learning Leadership Forum.

Click here to learn more about the amazing work they are doing and the impact its having on students and staff.

Earlier this year, Learning Policy Institute (LPI) released this resource that outlines 10 features from effectively redesigned high schools and highlights examples of schools that are putting the features into practice to create powerful learning opportunities for youth.

Click here to download this resource.

ELP was honored to be listed under the Additional Resources. If you are interested in a redesign or have any questions, contact the ELP team to schedule your free consultation.

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