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Milwaukee Area Technical College is nearing its goal of becoming a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). Achieving HSI status would unlock federal funding to enhance programs, services, and facilities while reinforcing the college’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. #ProudToBeMATC Learn more 🔽 https://lnkd.in/eZbhRyS5

A good summary of The Heritage Foundations ideals for education in Project 2025. https://lnkd.in/gpD_ug_5

It's #WorldTeachersDay! At ARE we know that education is power, and opens doors to a lifetime of opportunity. We're working to ensure that #education is accessible and equitable to all young people, no matter what their race or heritage is. Sadly, the stats show a different story. 😥 Black Caribbean students face exclusion rates up to 6x higher than their white peers in some local authorities. 😥 Dual heritage white and Black Caribbean children are suspended at nearly double the rate of white peers, while GRT children are suspended x3 as much as white children. 😥 Black Caribbean, Mixed white and Black Caribbean, and Gypsy, Roma, and Irish Traveller children are achieving disproportionately low attainment scores. Young Black students have reported that racism was the most significant barrier for them to attain success in school. 50% said the biggest barrier was teacher perceptions. Through our #Routes2Success role-model and mentoring programme, we've witnessed first hand the power of #representation, and culturally competent interventions from educators who look like, and come from, similar backgrounds to young people from Black, Asian and Mixed heritage backgrounds. We're committed to ensuring that children at risk of being not in education, employment or training can be supported to navigate the education system, and that teachers are given the right tools to help all young people realise their potential 😀 93% of young people on Routes2Success said that they were more likely to stay on to further education after attending R2S sessions 😀 80% said that they felt more confident about their future 😀 84% of young people felt they knew what employers were looking for in an employee Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eE8ywxrZ

Recently seeing my name in the Times Higher Education's spotlight on First Nations Knowledge reignited significant reflection. As a white British woman living in Australia on the unceded lands of the Wurundjeri people, I continue to wrestle with questions about my place in these discussions and whether my participation might take space from Indigenous voices. While these questions don't have easy answers, I've learnt that advancing meaningful change requires engagement from all of us - though how we engage matters deeply. The article I contributed, exploring how Indigenous Knowledge Systems might help address the loss of knowledge skills in the age of generative AI, emerged from a year of deep listening, reading and reflection. Indigenous worldviews and knowledge systems offer essential perspectives for addressing our current social, ecological and cultural challenges. I hope that more voices will join this crucial dialogue. Yet many of us hesitate, often due to unacknowledged and unresolved feelings about historical injustices. I’ve come to understand that shame can become a barrier to progress. While I cannot change the past or my ancestors' potential role in colonialism's devastating legacy, I can choose how I engage with these issues today. The Times Higher Education articles provide a thoughtful entry point for those wanting to learn more. If you find parts challenging to read, remember that discomfort often accompanies deeper understanding. This is very much an ongoing journey of learning and unlearning - one I'm still navigating myself.

We're delighted (like really) to announce that Being Luminary, in partnership with the Chartered College of Teaching and Chiltern Learning Trust, has been selected by Mission 44 as one of the first recipients of their Diversity in Education Fund. This four-year project will focus on developing anti racist practices in teacher training, recognising the needs and thus supporting global majority teachers in the profession, and above all, leaving something good in our wake. Currently, while people from global majority backgrounds are overrepresented among teacher training applicants, they remain significantly underrepresented in teaching. We're committed to changing this reality. #DiversityInEducation #TeacherTraining #InclusiveEducation #Mission44

"Mexico’s efforts to advance equal educational opportunity have shown remarkable continuity since the 1990s. To the many children who today achieve higher levels of schooling than their parents, there can be little doubt that the education system offers them better chances to build their future than the other institutions in their lives. As the gap between policy intent and implementation closes, Mexico’s efforts will come closer to creating equal opportunity for all." "The Quest for Educational Equity in Mexico" just published American Academy of Arts & Sciences https://lnkd.in/e7wNqFJz

🚨 Announcing the first recipients of our Diversity in Education Fund. Despite being overrepresented among applicants for teacher training, people from ethnic minority backgrounds are considerably underrepresented in teaching. That’s why earlier this year, we opened applications for the Diversity in Education Fund. Today, we’re delighted to announce that we’ll be working alongside six fantastic organisations, Being Luminary, Chartered College of Teaching, Chiltern Learning Trust, Mindful Equity UK , National Institute of Teaching and Now Teach, to support diverse teachers into the sector and build a more inclusive education system. 🔗 Find out more about our work to increase diversity in teaching and meet our new partners here: https://lnkd.in/dEPrqdzS

We are pleased to announce our partnership with six brilliant organisations; Mission 44, Being Luminary, Chiltern Learning Trust, National Institute of Teaching, Mindful Equity UK and Now Teach, to test solutions focused on Initial Teacher Training and recruitment practices. Alongside Being Luminary and Chiltern Learning Trust, we will be working to increase the representation of ethnically diverse teachers at the recruitment and selection stage, focusing on Centred Initial Teacher Training providers (SCITTs) across England. We will: ⚬ Train ethnic minority Chartered College of Teaching Fellows who have expertise in teacher development to act as coaches for ITT providers.  ⚬ Develop a programme of training for SCITT staff and for induction tutors, mentors, leaders and other school staff in placement schools, focused on inclusive practices. ⚬ Run funded Chartered Teacher, Chartered Teacher (Leadership) and Chartered Teacher (Mentor) cohorts for ethnic minority teachers with an interest in a career in teacher education. Read more about the project here: https://lnkd.in/dEPrqdzS #Mission44 #DiversityInEducation #AntiRacism #education #InclusiveEducation #EducationMatters #RaceEquality #Inclusion

#ICYMI🗞️: Excelencia in Education Co-founder and CEO Deborah Santiago spoke to Lois Elfman about the growing number of Latino students enrolled in graduate programs. She shared that opportunity begets opportunity in #highereducation, with the increase in the number of Latinos earning bachelor's degrees leading more of them to pursue graduate education. Find out more in Diverse: Issues In Higher Education → https://lnkd.in/ea5a42Si

International Day for People of African Descent - August 31: A Call to Educators As educators, we hold a unique and powerful position in shaping the future. On the International Day for People of African Descent, August 31, we are reminded of the broader challenges that impact not only individual students but entire communities and future generations, especially within the African diaspora. This day underscores the importance of seeing beyond ourselves and understanding the collective responsibility we bear. On this day, it's vital to reflect on our role in ensuring that all students, particularly those of African descent, receive an education that is inclusive, equitable, and empowering. Our classrooms are more than just spaces for learning—they are environments where identities are honored, histories are respected, and potential is nurtured. By recognizing the diverse needs and experiences of our students, we can create learning environments that truly support their growth and success. As Literacy Warriors, we must stand united in our commitment to social justice, innovation, and collaboration. Drawing strength from our collective knowledge and experiences, we have the power to break down the barriers that hinder educational success for students of African descent. Seeing beyond ourselves is not just a mindset—it is an essential action in our mission to transform education and ensure that every student, regardless of their background, has the opportunity to thrive. Let this day, and every day, serve as a reminder of our duty to lead the charge in creating a more just and equitable education system. Together, we can empower all students to reach their full potential.