Emma Blake’s Post

Ethnic diversity in schools in England remains a challenge for all of us. Our new discussion paper is informed by National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER)'s research and by practical feedback from CST member trusts and other sector colleagues about their approaches and challenges. It seeks to offer some concrete steps that school trusts can make to take real ownership of encouraging diversity, and to encourage innovative thought about new approaches to recruitment, retention and progression and, importantly, governance. Download it here: https://zurl.co/bBKx

Ethnic diversity in schools in England remains a challenge for all of us. In our new discussion paper, we explore National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER)'s research and look at practical feedback from CST member trusts and other sector colleagues about their approaches and challenges. The paper seeks to offer some concrete steps that school trusts can make to take real ownership of encouraging diversity, and to encourage innovative thought about new approaches to recruitment, retention and progression and, importantly, governance. Download it here: zurl.co/bBKx

Concluding a series of enriching meetings with remarkable individuals at Civics Unplugged, I finalized a comprehensive case brief focusing on the imperative topic of Reforming Education in Low-Income Communities. Please find the attached document below. https://lnkd.in/gWHzTezf

Civil society is key to accountability and inclusion within education policy. Learn how GPE support civic engagement through Education Out Loud and how this has led to national policy changes around the world that take us closer to equitable education systems: http://g.pe/lEp850Sirvi #FundEducation

Interested in education policy? Join us for the CHLI Congressional Public Policy Briefing on education featuring a panel of experts who will discuss the policies shaping higher education and impacts on the Hispanic community. From tuition rates to FAFSA and Pell grants, get insights into the current landscape and what the future holds. When: Wednesday, May 1st  Time: 2:30 PM Where: United States Capitol, Room H-137, Washington, D.C. 20004 Register at: https://lnkd.in/g64aRbp5 Let’s shape the future of higher education together. #TheCHLI #HigherEducation #PublicPolicy #EducationReform #HispanicEducation #FAFSA #PellGrants #EducationPolicy

When Helen Proctor, Sue Goodwin and I started our research on the history of community activism and education policy reform, we realised the need to re-think some of the taken-for-granted ideas about participation and policy reform. Here's an outcome of this thinking, in which we work with Warner's idea of the publics to reflect on what happens to the ideals of participation when considering the presence of conservative forms of participatory politics and the limits of the settler colonial state: https://lnkd.in/gykgmd7p

Navigating the complex terrain of DEI in higher education can be challenging, especially with increasing legislative scrutiny. Yet, faculty members have a crucial role in continuing these vital conversations. Protected by academic freedom, they can still explore and teach the nuanced subjects of equity and inclusion. This safeguard allows educators to keep pushing boundaries, ensuring that discussions about social justice and diversity aren't just preserved but emphasised within academic settings. It’s essential for fostering understanding and change among the next generation. 🎓✨ #HigherEd #DEI #SocialJustice

🚨 Our Annual Report is here! 📈    Every year we analyze the data we’ve collected to deliver compelling data that quantifies the real difference the CIS WA Network is making in areas like graduation rates, attendance, and social-emotional learning. This also offers a glimpse into the dedicated efforts of our network's educators, community partners, and valued supporters like yourself!    Key Highlights:    1. Students Served: The CIS WA network provided direct support to 107,854 students, out of which 6,204 received individualized supports through our dedicated Site Coordinators.    2. Attendance: 78% of the students either met or showed progress towards achieving their attendance goals.    3. Behavior/Social Emotional: A remarkable 91% of participants not only met but also made progress on both their behavior and social-emotional goals.    4. Coursework: A total of 85% of individuals attained or made progress towards their designated coursework goals.    5. Graduation Stats: 80% of seniors are on track to graduate or complete their GED, while 90% of younger students stay in school, setting them up for future success.    6. School-Level Impact: 397,015 basic need items were distributed    Read the full report at https://lnkd.in/g-DYrPEe   Thank you for being a part of the CISWA community!    #AllinforKids 

In higher education: accreditation reports by academic and other programs are good places to find out how those units think about their responsibility to support the needs of disabled graduate students. #programaccreditation #highereducation #disabilityservices