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CRSP is moving the needle for students at our partner schools

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Join the conversation as we partner with communities to design and implement culturally responsive school change.

In This Week’s Issue

• Culturally responsive instruction is moving the needle for schools
• Help us welcome our new intern Rebecca Roberts
• News feature in The Valley Breeze: Greystone, Centredale recognized for improving test scores
• Rhode Island schools continue to need substitutes! Can you help? Sign up for our free online course
• Watch the recording of our webinar in partnership with NE ISTE

Culturally Responsive Instruction is Moving the Needle for Schools

“I used to think this type of work may take a long time to ‘move the needle’ but I’ve already seen very productive and great adjustments being made that truly help our kids.” – School Leader, Norwood Public Schools, MA

“The sessions are well-paced, relevant, practical and visionary. The presenters are engaging, articulate and welcoming…Your agency continues to have a significant impact on the quality of teaching and learning.” – School Leader, Current Partner School, RI

What could culturally relevant instruction look like at your school? Explore Highlander Institute’s Culturally Responsive & Sustaining Pedagogy framework through a professional learning series. Engage your full staff in workshops that move through domains of Awareness, Community Building, Cognitive Development, and Critical Consciousness. Participants are offered context, practices, and specific strategies grounded in a strong research base.

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Help Us Welcome Our Intern Rebecca Roberts

Rebecca Roberts has joined the Highlander Institute team as our Spring 2022 Intern! She will be assisting the Impact office as we validate version 2 of our Student Experience Survey and wrap up 2021-2022 school implementations.

Rebecca fell in love with statistics while completing her Master’s degree in Soil Science and Sustainable Agriculture at Iowa State University. She moved to Rhode Island and began a certified-organic vegetable farm, running it for 5 years until an injury in the field. To get back into data analysis, she began an MBA with a focus in Data Analytics at Providence College. She is excited to bring her experience with data to the educational system and work with a team that prioritizes equity in education.

Feature in the Local News

“School district leaders in North Providence said their partnership with the Highlander Institute has been essential in their efforts to improve student achievement by making research-based changes at the schools.” — Nicole Dotzenrod, Valley Breeze Staff Writer

Thank you to The Valley Breeze for helping us recognize and celebrate the achievements of our North Providence partner schools, Greystone Elementary and Centredale Elementary!

Full Article

Free Online Substitute Teacher Course 

COVID cases are on the rise in Rhode Island schools, which means substitute teachers are once again in demand. Access to our online course remains free and open to the public, so consider signing up to lend your support today!

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Watch Our Recent Webinar

Miss our free webinar in partnership with New England ISTE? Never fear! You can watch the full recording from our session entitled “The Power of Productive Struggle” with presenters Malika Ali, Stephanie Garcia, & Heidi Vazquez linked below.

Access the Recording