NPEA -- National Partnership for Educational Access

Join The Steppingstone Foundation next Wednesday for a conversation about moving beyond “diversity” to create sustainably inclusive organizations. Dr. Stephanie Pinder-Amaker and Dr. Lauren Wadsworth will share about their latest book and engage in a Q&A moderated by Dr. Vanessa Cohen Gibbons, offering helpful takeaways for those looking to effect change within a company, school, or nonprofit.

All are welcome to register for this free, virtual event: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gM_6l40xQ3CjBLaFU_yY8Q

We are pleased to welcome the newest member of the NPEA team, Tewahedo Haimanot, as the Member Services Associate. Learn more about Tewahedo on our website: https://educational-access.org/page/staff-and-leadership

We are saddened to share with you that the 12th annual NPEA Conference is cancelled. A special thank you to all the attendees and sponsors who are so committed to NPEA. We look forward to seeing you all at - in Boston, MA as well!

"No matter what subject you teach, there are ways you can infuse black history into your daily lessons in a way that is prophetic and purposeful." The great writes for with detailed strategies on how to teach Black History Month.

Teaching Black History in Culturally Responsive Ways Black history is American history and should be taught throughout the year across the curriculum—not confined to a single month.

Must-read, from NPR Morning Edition: "the group says lenders may be discriminating based on where loan applicants went to college." The report, 'Educational Redlining," raises concerns about the "age-old risks of discrimination."

Graduates Of Historically Black Colleges May Be Paying More For Loans: Watchdog Group Graduates of historically black or predominantly Hispanic colleges might be paying more to borrow money because of where they went to school, according to a report from a financial watchdog.

"Less than one-half of 1 percent of children from the poorest fifth of American families attend elite colleges and universities." Liz Willen (The Hechinger Report) has a great piece on fallout from and what the next steps will be for higher ed.

After ‘Varsity Blues’ scandal, will there be action on college admissions? After the ‘Varsity Blues’ scandal, there was lots of talk about overhauling college admissions. Will there actually be any action?

On March 21 (9am-3pm), the Latino College Expo will take place at the NYU Kimmel Center in New York City. This annual event, now in its 30th year, allows participants to meet admissions representatives from over 50 public and private colleges, universities, and community-based organizations. Learn more and register to attend here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/30th-annual-latino-college-expo-college-prep-seminars-2020-tickets-91471215869?mc_cid=552d36121a&mc_eid=665d16cd25

30th Annual Latino College Expo & College Prep Seminars 2020

Via Chalkbeat, read about a new paper on disparities in school board elections: "At least two-thirds of the majority nonwhite districts in our sample are nevertheless governed by school boards chosen by majority-white electorates."

America’s school board voters don't look much like America's students In districts serving mostly students of color, like San Diego and San Francisco, the disparities are particularly striking.

Covering The Boston Foundation's new report, The Boston Globe looks at the shrinking numbers of schoolchildren in Boston and what it means for the city. "The data paint a picture of a Boston that is evolving into a place where children are scarce."

Where have all the children gone? - The Boston Globe Boston has barely half as many children as it did in 1950, a new report says. In the last 20 years, the population of school-age children in the city has fallen by nearly 10,000 — down about one-tenth — even as Boston as a whole has added 10 times that many people.

The results are in, and The City University of New York's CUNY ASAP (Accelerated Study in Associate Programs) program enjoyed wild success in Ohio ("[It] nearly doubled the graduation rate, with lower costs per graduate."). Inside Higher Ed has great coverage, looking at the triumphs - and the price tag.

https://www.insidehighered.com/blogs/confessions-community-college-dean/good-news-and-bad-news-asap

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Have you registered yet for NPEA's 12th Annual Conference, Reaching Out and Rising Up: Forging Ahead for Student Success? Join us for networking, sharing, and learning as we work to overcome the challenges facing the field of educational access.

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"Many of our students who need emotional support and resources do not have an IEP or 504 or a team of educators and staff available." Edutopia has a look at resources and strategies to support students suffering from trauma.

Supporting Students Affected by Trauma Just as students with learning challenges need academic accommodations, students who have adverse childhood experiences may benefit from social and emotional accommodations.