Current News
National Symposium Yields Perspectives on How SEAs Can Catalyze and Support District Improvement
The Education Alliance is pleased to announce the publication of a symposium report that yields insights around the
challenges state education agencies face and provides recommendations by educational leaders regarding how to more
effectively catalyze and support district improvement. (posted: June 11, 2008)
Full story: www.alliance.brown.edu/news/06_11_08_CSRQI.php
Professional Development: Educating Educators on Issues of Race
Dr. Mica Pollock presented the fourth and final conversation of a series entitled "Increasing Diversity within the
Education Profession" on June 19. The series was hosted by the Collaborative Alliance Network. (posted: April 4, 2008)
Full story: www.alliance.brown.edu/news/04_04_08_can.php
The 20th Annual Northeast Superintendents' Leadership Institute
The 20th Annual Northeast Superintendents' Leadership Institute was held in Newport, Rhode Island
from April 30 through May 2. Themes that were discussed included theories of action, planning for change, and the
challenges of leadership. (posted: February 20, 2008)
Full story: www.alliance.brown.edu/news/02_20_08_sli.php
The Education Alliance to Present at the Public Schools of North Carolina's Raising Achievement and Closing Gaps Conference.
Two Alliance staff members co-present with the Hickory Public Schools district on "Making a Difference for Diverse
Students through a Quality School Improvement Process." (posted: February 20, 2008)
Full story: www.alliance.brown.edu/news/02_20_08_NC.php
English Language Learner Curriculum Audits Continue.
The Education Alliance partners with Learning Point Associates to conduct ELL curriculum audits in five New York City school
districts as well as school districts in Utica, Poughkeepsie, Newburgh and Mt. Vernon. (posted: February 20, 2008)
Full story: www.alliance.brown.edu/news/02_20_08_ELL.php
MABE's Institute for Practitioners of Diverse Learners:
This MABE one-day institute, titled, "Current Approaches in Special Education and Dual Language Education"
was co-sponsored by the New England Equity Assistance Center at Brown University. (posted: February 20, 2008)
Full story: www.alliance.brown.edu/news/02_20_08_mabe.php
