Strong Relationships are the Key to Understanding Students’ Experiences
October 14, 2021 by Nancy Duchesneau Everybody remembers their best teacher. Mine is Dr. M, my graduate advisor and forever mentor. She’s someone I felt I could turn to for support, both academic and personal, because…
Family Engagement is Key for Student Success During COVID-19 Recovery and Beyond
April 19, 2021 by Marissa Alberty “Ms. Alberty, you came to my house!” Whether they were in pre-K or middle school, my students always greeted me at their door with a mix of surprise and delight…
The Importance of Strong Relationships Between Teachers & Students
March 17, 2021 by EdTrust, MDRC Anxiety, stress, and in some cases, trauma are prevalent as we live through the COVID-19 pandemic. Students are facing…
We’ve Borrowed the Phrase, ‘Provide Grace’.
June 02, 2020 by Karin Chenoweth, Tanji Reed Marshall, Ph.D. “The biggest bonus” of the remote learning that Godwyn Heights School District in Michigan has been doing is the strengthened ties between school and families, says Mary Lang, principal of…
When it Comes to Social Emotional Development, Relationships Matter, Especially During COVID-19
April 27, 2020 by Nancy Duchesneau Last year, I spent four months traveling around the country interviewing students and families of color about how schools could do a better job supporting their children’s social and emotional…
Let’s Teach….But Remember the Context.
April 16, 2020 by Karin Chenoweth, Tanji Reed Marshall, Ph.D. Sergio Garcia, principal of Artesia High School in the ABC Unified District in Los Angeles County, says he tells his teachers: “Let’s try to teach.” But, he adds, “let’s remember…
Introducing the Ed Trust Family Fellowship
As Black moms, we know the importance of being an advocate for your child. To be sure your child is getting the best educational opportunities and resources, parents must be…
Ed Trust Family Fellowship Prepares Parents and Families for a “Seat at the Table”
November 14, 2018 by EdTrust The newly launched initiative will give parents and families the resources they need in order to serve as change-makers in their communities. WASHINGTON (November 13, 2018) — The Education Trust…
Listen: Parents Are Education Advocates Too
March 22, 2018 by Ebony Daughtry As the mother of a Black 8-year-old boy, I know that the stats are already stacked against him: Black boys (and girls) are usually disciplined more harshly in school. And…