College Spark WA
@CollegeSparkWA
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College Spark supports the postsecondary dreams of students and their communities through grantmaking focused on dismantling racism in the education system.
Seattle, WA
Joined December 2011
The $75,000 grant empowers more educators to pioneer projects that redefine the learning experience for Spokane students. https://t.co/lrAlS5WaXi
collegespark.org
College Spark Washington is thrilled to announce a $75,000 grant awarded to the Spokane Public Schools Foundation. This grant, generously provided by Barbara Richardson, former Board Chair at College...
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📢Attention WA HS students! Are you preparing for college and have great stories to tell about your experience? 🎓Ready WA wants to partner with you! Apply to be a Ready WA Student Storyteller today! Students will be compensated for their writing and time https://t.co/JfuVSEVlea
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“When we are able to have someone who shares our experiences or is able to teach us through a culturally competent lens and show us the different intricacies, nuances and richness of our culture, we are able to learn so much better,” Anya Souza-Ponce. https://t.co/myfMbUCVoK
seattletimes.com
Many students of color say they don’t feel supported by the administration at Seattle Public Schools.
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A partnership between Mukilteo School District and Washington Education Association for a teacher residency program helps certify educators who reflect their diverse learners and communities. It also helps fill the need for special education teachers. https://t.co/9N9pSGdrng
heraldnet.com
Four teacher residents, all former paraeducators, are getting special education endorsements — and getting paid as student teachers.
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Free @edvoters webinar tomorrow Jan 4 - We spotlight four colleges that have made substantial change at their institutions by implementing the Guided Pathways Initiative. Register now. https://t.co/BrHnMOF5jT
@CollegeSparkWA @SBCTCWashington @SPSCC @CCofSpokane #HigherEducation
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📚🎉Grateful to @elenaperry00 at the @SpokesmanReview for shining a spotlight on our recent grant award! Your coverage helps spread the word about the positive impact of education partnerships. 🤩 https://t.co/KXDfpjZ5nq
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“Education is the most effective way to change the future. And teachers are the best resources to achieve that goal.” - SPS Foundation president Sam Song to @SpokesmanReview about a $75K @CollegeSparkWA grant that will help SPSF fund innovative projects. https://t.co/tdz6SBGJFJ
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The $75,000 grant empowers more educators to pioneer projects that redefine the learning experience for Spokane students. https://t.co/elvWkuTzTR
linkedin.com
The SPOKANE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION (SPSF) announced the largest financial award in its history on Monday, given by COLLEGE SPARK WASHINGTON. The $75,000 grant empowers more educators to pioneer...
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A group of high-school-aged Youth of Color from southeast Seattle schools were invited to learn about and engage in philanthropy. They walked away with a greater appreciation for giving back to their communities. https://t.co/XiiRTugtUI
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The Direct Admission Partnerships mean it’s easier and more affordable than ever for many students who thought college was out of reach to now attend Saint Martin’s. #waedu
https://t.co/uMRyocXEs8
southsoundtalk.com
Saint Martin’s University launched an exciting new program that makes attending college in Washington more than just a dream for many high school students.
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Let's make sure our students are supported and have educators who look and sound like them, representing the diverse communities they come from. https://t.co/0q1lUS4HGE!
@cityu @UWBothell @allisonhintz124
leaderwa.org
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Students can’t learn if they don’t understand what the mistake was, or when there’s no conversation. #RestorativeJustice
https://t.co/QrmabZwpqF
hechingerreport.org
Maryland lawmakers prioritized the alternative disciplinary practice four years ago, but the rollout has been complicated
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Students learn and engage more when they are fully supported. That's why WA's I-BEST programs feature two teachers in the classroom: one provides job training and the other teaches basic skills. @EverettCC @SBCTCWashington
https://t.co/CxSs1jxTMJ
hechingerreport.org
I-BEST, a Washington community college program that pairs two teachers in the classroom to help students master academic fundamentals while training for a career, has a record of success
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When teacher layoff decisions are based on seniority, teachers of color are more likely to be let go than white teachers. Can districts reexamine their layoff policies so that teachers’ effectiveness, and not just seniority, be considered? https://t.co/UvbTz93c9Y
hechingerreport.org
Keeping teachers of color in classrooms requires a hard look at the state and district policies that work against them
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Though directly aimed at college admissions policies, does the impact of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to end affirmative action stand to affect other issues like diversity initiatives, access to high-level courses, and teacher preparation? https://t.co/gT0z2gA4pG
edweek.org
These are some ways in which the Supreme Court’s decision may impact K-12 schools.
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East Valley HS is getting students excited about the manufacturing industry by expanding workforce development opportunities. https://t.co/xu554lEsys
spokesman.com
East Valley High School is in the middle of revamping their wood and metal shops to include updated machines and new opportunities for learning.
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Equal funding doesn’t mean equitable resources . Non-monetary resources like teacher quality, leadership diversity, positive school climate, and advanced coursework all matter too. https://t.co/c3R6c41xyO
fordhaminstitute.org
This brief challenges the notion that economically disadvantaged students receive less funding than other students, with implications for equalizing classroom resources and optimizing other social...
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Excellence, done right, means doing the hard work to help all students achieve at high levels—not just the students who come to school with great advantages. https://t.co/Wv0Dc2RQDN
edweek.org
The focus should be on high achievers rather than students considered to be "gifted," which is a contentious term.
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“Student voice is a key element,” says Ranna Harb. “Students are saying what they want, and we need to make sure to hire teachers that look and sound like them, who can represent the diverse communities they come from.” @Northshore_SD @UWBothell @cityu
https://t.co/8Q0UGUNRGO
leaderwa.org
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Rodriguez is a member of the ESD 189 LEADER Initiative core team, one of many working to diversify the district’s educator workforce. https://t.co/Ra3za8J09m
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