Maria Lewis
@MMLJDPhD
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Associate Professor, Penn State College of Education; critically-oriented scholar of education law, policy, and leadership; UW Madison and UChicago grad 🌈
Joined May 2018
So grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with my brilliant friends and colleagues on this project @royeljohnson @marsha_modeste
There has been an increase in the appointment of chief equity officers in school districts nationally. But are these folks positioned to carry out transformational change for racial equity? My colleagues and I share some thoughts here: https://t.co/AwAMucT9Gp
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We spoke with @PSU_EdPolicy Associate Professor Maria Lewis ( @MMLJDPhD) whose research explores law’s influence on education in today's shifting legal landscape. https://t.co/xQLHHYURN3
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Honored to be a part of this collaboration. It is critically important move beyond compliance as a measure of equity and justice.
🚨New 🚨 Black & Brown disabled students & their families endure harm & injustice in schools, even w IDEA compliance. We reimagine school principals as co-advocates, fostering equity. A joy to co-author w ⚖️⭐️s Juanita Davis & @MMLJDPhD. @PSU_CollegeOfEd
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Attorneys play an important role in shaping the actions and responses of educational institutions in the current climate. @MunizRaquel88 and I argue that we need more research that focuses on or includes these influential institutional actors.
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Education scholars: CFP on advocacy, activism & resistance work w/& for #LGBTQ youth in educational spaces | please RT & share! full call: https://t.co/3g0hZlPzmh |@omiwhynot @JessicaW_Tweets @queerjoylab @aeraqueersig @JessicaRingrose @c_j_pascoe @JasonCGarvey @LeeAirton
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Congratulations, @MunizRaquel88!! Can’t wait to follow, learn from, and cite this work. Thank you for your thoughtful contributions to the field!
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Calling all emerging intersectional scholars contemplating getting their Ph.D. in Special Education: what are you waiting for? Come learn with @mildredboveda and I at @PSU_CollegeOfEd. Click the QR code for more info and how to apply.
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So proud of PSU Education and Public Policy graduating senior Gabriella Achampong! It has been an honor to work with you for the past couple of years. I have no doubt you will make a significant impact as a civil rights attorney fighting for racial justice! @PSU_CollegeOfEd
LDF is proud to announce the fourth cohort of the Marshall-Motley Scholars Program! The groundbreaking program will endow the South with the next generation of civil rights lawyers trained to provide legal advocacy in the pursuit of racial justice. https://t.co/JYx47d20wR
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#PennState College of Education Assistant Professor @LydiaOcasioS leads a team of 14 Special Education graduate students in the creation of a book. The book is meant to educate the public on what life is like for a person living with a #disability. #changED
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We are seeking an advanced associate/full professor and Department Head for Education Policy Studies (@PSU_EdPolicy) at the #PennState College of Education. Spread the word! https://t.co/a66Bze0OKK
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Today, OCR released new civil rights data from the 2020–21 school year, offering critical insight regarding civil rights indicators during that coronavirus pandemic year. Press release: https://t.co/69tftgUDG3
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Please join some of my amazing @PSU_EdPolicy colleagues and me on Monday to learn more about our doctoral programs--and share with your networks of potential students! cc: @kelly_rosinger @PSU_CollegeOfEd
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Check out Dr. Modeste’s hybrid Politics of Local School Districts course in Spring 2024!
The Educational Leadership program is offering a course in Spring 2024: “The Politics of Local School Districts” for educators, and students interested in learning more about the superintendency, school boards, and community engagement in public school districts. #PennState
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Today the Dept of Education’s Office for Civil Rights released a Dear Colleague Letter on Race and School Programming to guide schools on lawful programs to promote racially inclusive school communities & affirming that students’ race should not be erased. https://t.co/Vs94g4euXd
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Today, @EDCivilRights and @CivilRights released resource to help colleges and universities understand and comply with the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision admissions.
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Our special issue for @TCRecord is live. It is the culmination of a multi-year project that engaged CRT scholars in policy training and experiential learning by @R2Policy. Scholars met and presented their research with congressional staffers last year. https://t.co/NvaRTgLM5i
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The Supreme Court's decision to strike down affirmative action, including in professional schools, like medical and nursing, will have detrimental consequences on Black health for generations to come. This is about life & death for us. Today, we are only 5% of physicians.
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