News from 2008
Webinar shares findings from Adolescent Literacy Collaboratory evaluation >> On November 18, from 1 to 2 pm ET, The Education Alliance hosted a webinar to share preliminary findings from an evaluation of the Adolescent Literacy Collaboratory, funded by the Carnegie Corporation. (posted: November 10, 2008)
The beginning of a new cycle for the New England Equity Assistance Center >> The Education Alliance has been granted a 1.7 million dollar three-year award from the US Department of Education to continue to operate the New England Equity Assistance Center (NEEAC). The NEEAC is one of ten regional programs, formerly known as Desegregation Assistance Centers, created under the 1964 Civil Rights Act. (posted: October 23, 2008)
Leadership Academy in Cultural Competency to launch this fall >> The Education Alliance has been awarded a one-year $70,000 grant from The Rhode Island Foundation to support the development of "The Education Leadership Academy in Cultural Competency." This year-long professional development program will engage 10 current and prospective education leaders from Providence, Pawtucket, and Central Falls to apply a cultural competency framework to the policy and practices that affect the teaching and learning environments that exist in their schools. (posted: October 9, 2008)
Major statewide NSF math & science partnership includes Alliance research and evaluation effort >> In a $12.5 million award from the National Science Foundation to the University of Rhode Island, in partnership with Rhode Island College, The Education Alliance will lead evaluation efforts to assess the statewide program focused on improving K–12 science and math education. The Rhode Island Technology Enhanced Sciences (RITES) program will build on extant initiatives across the state focused on STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) disciplines through a rollout of professional development, online resources, research-based content and partnered support. The curriculum and resources developed through the RITES program hold promise not only to improve science and math teaching and learning in Rhode Island but also to develop a structural model for similar instructional reforms for districts or regions beyond the state. (posted: October 14, 2008)
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)
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)
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)
The Education Alliance presents at the public schools of North Carolina's Raising Achievement and Closing Gaps Conference >> Two Alliance staff members co-presented with the Hickory Public Schools district on "Making a Difference for Diverse Students through a Quality School Improvement Process." (posted: February 20, 2008)
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)
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. (posted: February 20, 2008)
