A Bi-Monthly Update from the Nellie Mae Education Foundation OF NOTE A Bi-Monthly Update from The Nellie Mae Education Foundation Photo by Allison Shelley for EDUimages Directing Resources Towards Equitable Education As we approach the end of 2022, we at Nellie Mae are reflecting on the ways education philanthropy can direct our resources towards creating more equitable systems. We encourage other funders to join us in reflecting on our funding practices; listen to the communities we wish to support as they voice their needs; and invest in equity-focused initiatives, including the retention of educators of color, culturally relevant content and pedagogy, restorative justice, and mental health resources. We are excited to step into the new year focused and ready to recommit to our mission of increasing educational equity. AN END-OF-YEAR MESSAGE FROM DR. GISLAINE N. NGOUNOU "As we get ready to turn the page on 2022, we acknowledge that the world continues to go through a lot. We once again end this year with deep gratitude and profound contemplation." Read more from Nellie Mae Education Foundations interim President and CEO. Read message A NOTE FROM OUR GRANTEE, TEACH WESTERN MASS Representation matters. In Springfield and Holyoke, Massachusetts, Black, Latinx, and other students of color need educators who see and understand them in ways beyond lessons, classes, and homework- now, more than ever.  Teach Western Mass (TWM) is committed to breaking down barriers to entry for the teaching profession. If this work calls to you, please visit their website to learn more about their programming or how to support their work. Visit the Website CREATING EQUITY TO IMRPOVE EDUCATION WITH CARLON HOWARD Nellie Mae Speakers Bureau member and CIO/Co-Founder of Equity Institute Carlon Howard joined the Education Evolution podcast to talk about his approach to leading work in educational equity. Check out the full episode to hear about Carlon's philosophy of teaching others to do the work, the importance of teacher pathway programs, and more. Listen Here #EDEQUITYTALKS: BLACK WOMEN LEADERS IN PHILANTHROPY Thank you to everyone who was able to attend this month's Ed Equity Talks event, which highlighted the experiences of Black women and the pivotal roles they hold in philanthropy as we think about racial justice and social change. The event was facilitated by Dr. Gislaine N. Ngounou and including Morgan Dawson of Threshold Philanthropy, Dr. Charmaine Mercer of the Hewlett Foundation, and Dr. Teresa C. Younger of the Ms. Foundation for Women. If you weren't able to attend or if you want to rewatch this brilliant conversation, the full video of the event is available to view now! Watch Now In This Issue The Impact of Black Male Teachers in Schools This article from the Boston Globe explores the importance of increasing the numbers of Black male educators in schools, citing research about the positive impact on student performance and comfort. It also highlights organizations working towards this goal, including Nellie Mae grantee The Teacher's Lounge and former grantee He is Me. Read More-> Racial Bias Inhibits Teacher-Student Relationship Building A recent study found that white teacher's anti-Black bias often manifests in racially coded language, which has harmful effects on Black students even though the language is not explicitly racial. However, investments in restorative justice can help address some of the harmful discipline practices caused by these biases.  Read More-> School Counselors Needed to Meet Students' Needs Nellie Mae grantee Prism writes about efforts to increase mental health resources in Rhode Island school, and how they can specifically benefit BIPOC students, as well as the hurdles schools are facing, particularly as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Read More-> Philanthropy Must Address Bias to Address Teacher Shortage Nellie Mae interim President & CEO Dr. Gislaine N. Ngounou writes about how education funders must work to confront historical racism and bias in educator policies if we wish to address the teacher shortage. Read More-> 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!