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Sixth grader Jaysla Longstreet, 11, knew she was doing well in the Achieve3000 reading program at Mt. Turnbull Elementary School. What she didn't know, until recently, is she's the top student in the entire state of Arizona when it comes to the program. ... READ MORE

Most corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) initiatives focus on examining recruitment practices, salaries, raises, types of work, and internal training opportunities, looking for signs of potential disparities between employee demographic groups. These are, of course, important components of any initiative — but if an organization wants to really shift corporate mindsets around DE&I for good, its efforts need to be authentic and effective. ... READ MORE

"Trauma Skilled Literacy Instruction and Social-Emotional Learning" is a new 16-page guide authored by recognized thought leaders Dr. Sandy Addis, Dr. Doug Fisher and Dr. Donna Wright (bios below). Available for free to districts, teachers and parents, this resource aims to provide improved support for students and their families at a time when the pandemic’s impact on children’s health is being felt nationwide. ... READ MORE