Monthly update from the Nellie Mae Education Foundation Of Note A Monthly Update from The Nellie Mae Education Foundation Photo by by Allison Shelley for American Education: Images of Teachers and Students in Action We have so much to celebrate this month! Join us in honoring educators, and celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage, Haitian Heritage, and Jewish Heritage! And in the spirit of Ubuntu, we remember that we are because you are. In Memoriam: Dudley Williams Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the passing of Dudley Williams, former Board Chair of the Nellie Mae Education Foundation. In his 12 years of service at the organization, Dudley was instrumental in shaping the foundation’s direction in rethinking how, when, and where learning happened. He dedicated his life to the service of others, especially in the Stamford, Connecticut community and public school system. Read More Last month we shared content on taking steps towards creating an education system that is culturally responsive. Continue the conversation with us by joining our next #EdEquityTalks on Building and Sustaining Pipelines for Educators of Color, this Thursday! Register Now Our partners at CYCLE are designing an event this summer that elevates the voices of youth. Their important reminder to us: center young people and believe their stories in our community work. Read More In the wake of enduring anti-Blackness, our grantees at the National Equity Project demonstrate how accountability, healing, and justice can be incorporated into the classroom. Read More Dismantling white supremacy in schools is attainable and is a foundational element in building a system that centers Black and Brown young people. Read More Rejecting Anti-Racism and Teaching Black Children "We need anti-racist white teachers, co-strategists and laborers in this work who are open to being deeply self-reflective about how to be the most effective at teaching Black and Brown children." Read more educationpost.org IN THIS ISSUE As we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, check out ways to incorporate this heritage into classroom curriculum. View Lesson Plans Integrate the history of Haiti into your classroom by checking out this virtual museum. Visit Virtual Museum Explore Jewish American culture and history by incorporating these books into the classroom. View Books Graduation season is upon us. There is no denying that the impact of COVID-19 has presented even more obstacles for many high school students and families when it comes to life after secondary school. Read More Learn how philanthropy can be more equitable by attending Equity in Philanthropy, hosted by Mentor. Nellie Mae Program Officer, Alexis Harewood and Nellie Mae Youth Advisor Milagros Pena will be two of the panelists. Register Now Our grantees at the Highlander Institute reflect on what teachers mean to them and their vital contributions. Read More Just in case you missed it... Last week, we announced Dr. Gislaine N. Ngounou is stepping into the role of Interim President and CEO of the Foundation. Read Announcement About Us Grants Resources Contact Us 1250 Hancock Street, Suite 701N Quincy, MA 02169 (781) 348-4200 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Nellie Mae Education Foundation | 1250 Hancock St., Suite 701N, Quincy, MA 02169 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected] powered by Try email marketing for free today!