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TODAY! As state leaders think about how to reimagine systems of higher education in ways that produce more equitable outcomes for students – especially in the wake of disruptions caused by the pandemic – they need robust higher education data systems to determine specific areas of need and measure interim progress toward equity goals. In this conversation, leading state policymakers and advocates will discuss the importance of taking a data-driven approach to equity work as well as strategies that can be used to make higher education data more accessible to decision makers.

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Schools and school districts across the country are working to confront systemic racism in hiring, policy, and administration.  While the need to confront racism in staffing and systems is necessary, education leaders cannot forget the importance of challenging racism in their schools via their main weapon - classroom curriculum and instruction. Often viewed as an add-on, the arts are critically important to the cognitive and emotional development of children. In this webinar, hear from a range of artists about the importance of the arts and how they can be leveraged as part of a culturally responsive toolkit in our classrooms.

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As the nation adapts to the ongoing realities of a global pandemic, the major philanthropies underwriting early childhood investments are likewise adapting their strategies. Hear from leaders in the world of early childhood philanthropy to find out what challenges and opportunities they are identifying during this time, and how their giving may be shifting as a result.

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The suspension of 2020 assessments is a roadblock for measuring growth, but it’s not the end of the road: states can and should continue to measure student growth in 2021. Growth data will be crucial to understanding how COVID-19 impacted student progress and ensuring every student gets the support they need to get back on track for success.

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Elementary school principals have the opportunity to serve as critical early childhood leaders, both within their schools and communities. But not all come from early childhood backgrounds. This session will spotlight the work of the National Association of Elementary School Principals' innovative Leading PK-3 Learning Communities professional development cohort model and feature principals leading for young children.

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As state and institution leaders reflect on the end of the first full academic year that occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic, they will share what they have learned about how the pandemic disruptions affected the ability of higher education students to complete certificates and degrees. The resource experts will discuss innovative solutions that were used successfully to serve students as well as areas of need that must be addressed in future years.

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System change requires a full shift in the way we think about education. How do we connect people with meaningful resources, work, and information? How do we rethink our entire system to build one that is equitable and innovative? How can we do this in the long-term, while still ensuring that today’s students are being equipped with the tools they need to be successful? This panel will discuss how to rethink existing education systems while serving students equitably and fully.

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Educators of color, like all educators, face common challenges associated with the profession: depressed salaries, hours outside of the traditional workday, and inadequate supplies. However, for BIPOC educators, there is an added layer, an invisible tax that pushes them to navigate the racial trauma of colleagues, students, and direct reports all while doing the same for themselves. In this panel, hear from a range of lifelong educators with a variety of vantage points - from the classroom to the superintendent’s cabinet - as they speak on the obstacles faced by Black and brown educators while trying to navigate their careers.

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