It is our privilege to share that our esteemed colleague, Dr. Dae Kim, has been named a William T. Grant Foundation Advanced Quantitative and Computational (AQC) Scholar at the NSF Institute in Critical Quantitative, Computational, and Mixed Methodologies (ICQCM) at Johns Hopkins University. This distinguished fellowship is a testament to Dr. Kim’s outstanding contributions and growing influence in the field of critical quantitative and computational research. As an AQC Scholar, Dr. Kim will have access to exceptional resources, networking with national leaders, and new opportunities for scholarly collaboration. Please join us in celebrating Dr. Kim’s accomplishments and in recognizing this well-deserved honor.

Dr. Kri Burkander and Mark Duffy have published a new article in the Community College Journal of Research and Practice. Their study, “Faculty Mind-sets and Instructional Strategies in the Era of Corequisite Remediation,” examines how changes in faculty perspectives impact classroom practices and support the wider adoption of acceleration reforms in California community colleges. The research underscores that innovative teaching methods are valuable, but cultivating growth-oriented mind-sets among faculty is essential for scaling and sustaining student success initiatives.

Yesterday, we hosted "Roots & Resistance: A Black Educator Audio Experience," a virtual listening party and community conversation centered on the lived experiences of Black educators. This immersive event, building on our 2023 "Small But Mighty" report, unveiled a compelling audio documentary sharing the powerful narratives, systemic challenges, and invaluable contributions of Black teachers in Allegheny County and beyond. The panel conversation provided a dynamic space for Black educators to share their perspectives on recruitment, retention, and the unique value they bring to schools, fostering interactive dialogue about their experiences and the broader challenges facing the profession. If you missed this impactful event, click the link below for the recording and resources to learn more about this critical conversation.

We've proudly launched BlackEducatorVoices.org, a new microsite amplifying the experiences, insights, and leadership of Black educators. This digital platform serves as a digital home for RFA's "Voices for Change" project, which hosts a national network of Black teacher-researchers using participatory action research to center their expertise, address systemic barriers, and drive meaningful, community-informed change for a more just education system.

Explore the microsite to hear powerful stories, learn about what's needed to recruit and retain Black educators, connect with peers, and contribute to scholarship that recognizes that the people and communities closest to an issue should be included in the research processes so that their knowledge can inform the changes that will directly affect them.