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In This Week’s Issue
- Apply by March 3 to participate in our Community Educator Network project
- Celebrating Black History Month: Rhode Island
- Transformation Specialist job opportunity at the Rhode Island Department of Education
1 Week Left to Apply!
As you may have heard, Highlander Institute is launching a new initiative called the Community Educator Network, with generous support from the Carnegie Corporation of NY.
We are in the recruitment phase for this project, seeking 5 school/district partners in the Northeast who want to design and build inclusive, sustainable human capital models that activate community educators (in roles like tutors, mentors, student success coaches, etc.).
Our application deadline of March 3rd is approaching! Help us spread the word by sharing our informational page linked here or connecting us with any school/district partners in your network that might be a good fit.
Celebrating Black History Month: Rhode Island
After past Black History Month features centering on relearning and rest as resistance, we’re focusing this week’s spotlight on our home state of Rhode Island. Join us by exploring the resources below featuring local history and incredible members of our Rhode Island education community. Please reach out to share any ideas we might have missed:
- Join the Rhode Island Black Heritage Society & U.S. Senator Jack Reed for a Celebration of Black History Month & Community Conversation on Teaching Black History in Our Schools (Monday, 2/27 at 9:00 a.m. at Rhode Island College). RSVP Here
- Explore lesson plans from the Rhode Island Historical Society and text resources on the Rhode Island Department of Education page related to the Underground Railroad, slavery, emancipation, the Gilded Age, civil rights, Black Power, and current events
- Help support the mission of Rhode Island School for Progressive Education (founded by Christine Alves), by volunteering, donating, or recommending a candidate for their certification programs
- Take action through youth-facilitated conversation & workshops from the experts at Diversity Talks and purchase a copy of the new book Terms & Conditions by founder & CEO Dr. Kiara Butler
- Connect with Freedom Dreams (founded by Simona Simpson-Thomas) for strategic thought partnership, new student pathways, and tailored coaching, all rooted in passing down the spirit of resilience, joy, and hope to our future generation of Black and Brown students
From Other Organizations
Job Opening: Transformation Specialist
RIDE is seeking a Transformation Specialist in the Office of School and District Improvement to support the development and implementation of continuous improvement efforts in the lowest performing schools and districts in the state. Applicants should have an understanding of grant management, strong communication skills, a detail-oriented and collaborative workstyle, and an understanding of continuous improvement science.
Additionally, the Specialist will work collaboratively to assist school and district leaders as they implement the requirements outlined in the Education Accountability Act of 2019. This includes, but is not limited to, assisting in the design and launch of a state-wide Strategic Planning System, providing technical assistance on school and district planning, and working in tandem with multiple RIDE offices to provide guidance and assistance that is responsive to the field’s needs. We are looking for applicants who are eager to join an innovative team, focused on meeting the unique needs of our schools and districts, in order to improve outcomes for our students and school communities.
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