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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