Massachusetts Education Equity Partnership (MEEP)

An argument for how to engage students and narrow achievement gaps: Let them debate    - CommonWealth Beacon Many potential initiatives have been tried and have failed to close the achievement gap between lower-income students and students of color with their white and more well-off peers. That makes a prove...

Check out this piece highlighting the essential work of our partners at the Boston Debate League—and why investing in debate matters. Research shows these programs improve educational outcomes, especially for students facing the greatest challenges. bit.ly/4essWvC

Join CFJJ for the "Youth Justice Legislative Briefing: A Future in Focus" on June 17 at noon at the MA State House or via live-stream. The speakers will discuss key themes in youth justice—the "why"—that underlie the rationale & importance of their 2025-26 legislative priorities.

Applications are now OPEN for Latinos for Education's Aspiring Latino Leaders Fellowship! Begin your transformative leadership journey, connect with a network of hundreds of education leaders, and enhance your career prospects. Learn more and apply: hubs.la/Q03f87s80

Mass Reads Literacy Coalition

On April 9 at 11 AM in Room 222, encourage your legislator to attend an MA State House briefing for early literacy "Right to Read" bill S.338/H.698. Award-winning educator Kareem J. Weaver from The Right to Read Film will present! massreads.org#literacy #mapoli #RighttoRead

As a George Mason University professor who works with teachers serving a diverse array of students and families, AFT member Bethany Letiecq shares her concerns about the dismantling of the Department of Education. #ProtectOurKids

Addressing the Literacy Crisis in Massachusetts - Massachusetts Education Equity Partnership Imagine a world where all children are empowered with the skills to love to read.

Access to quality reading materials is not just a privilege; it is a fundamental civil right. As the state continues to grapple with an early literacy crisis, we are launching a new #LiteracyisLiberation statewide campaign to advocate for systemic change: bit.ly/41wEGa6

How we can support school communities amid fear and anxiety We refuse to yield to fear campaigns. Instead, we are renewing our steadfast commitment to organizing, advocating, and resisting the injustices that hinder access to opportunity for everyone.

"This is not a time for silence or hesitation—this is a time for all of us to show up, take action, and lead with conviction." MEEP partners discuss how our state can support school communities in times of fear and uncertainty." More in @cwbeacon.bsky.social: bit.ly/41DcCmB

Webinar flyer: K-12 Educators Supporting Immigrant Students Date & Time: Mar 5, 2025 07:00 PM Description: This webinar is for educators and it aims to increase knowledge and best practices on how to support immigrant students and families in and outside of schools.

Happening Wednesday March 5! ImmSchools is hosting a webinar for educators to learn best practices on how to support immigrant students and families in and outside of schools.

Register here and share this learning opportunity with an educator you know!
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Join the Worcester Education Collaborative on 3/17 for a community forum on the Worcester Public Schools Preliminary Budget for 2025-26!

Learn about WPS expenses, state & local funding sources, & what’s ahead for the next school year. Don’t miss this critical discussion! Register: bit.ly/3Dccmlf