National Equity Project

Slowing down isn't weak leadership. It might be the most equitable thing you do.
Here's what Roxanne Kymaani and Woo Williams-Zou from NEP reflect on from our Coaching & Managing for Equity Institute:

Leaders are stepping away from just fixing problems and starting to lead with curiosity instead of urgency. They're realizing that jumping to solutions can actually shut people down. But when leaders pause, ask better questions, and really listen, they create the conditions for belonging, where people feel seen, trusted, and part of shaping what comes next.

What leaders want next? Less theory, more practice. Real scenarios. Language for hard conversations.

At NEP, we're listening. And we're learning right alongside you.

Black teachers in the Greater Atlanta area, we invite you to apply to the Black Teacher Project (BTP) Fellowship and join a powerful journey to reimagine education through the lens of liberation.

This paid, 18-month professional development experience, led by the Black Teacher Project, fosters community and equips you to deepen your knowledge in wellness, leadership, and equity-centered learning. Together with peers, you’ll reflect on your practice, envision transformative work in your school communities, and receive coaching, resources, and a $2,100 stipend to help bring your vision to life.

Apply alone or with a teammate by Sunday, January 5, 202 at bit.ly/btp-fellowship.

Tag a Black teacher in the Greater area who should know about this opportunity! 👇🏼

Join the National Equity Project in vibrant Oakland, California, on October 17-18 for the Leading for Equity Institute. Experience a transformative journey that empowers and inspires leaders and education professionals. Seize this chance to advance equity and drive change in your community. It's what the moment demands!

Register here: https://bit.ly/3LhCmMw

Dear community,

The National Equity Project is closing this page due to our limited internal capacity to appropriately monitor and moderate the page.

Over the past few months, we have seen a dramatic uptick in trolling behaviors and harmful comments that violate Facebook’s terms around hate speech, bullying, misinformation, and harassment. Our small communications team has struggled to stay on top of managing this trolling activity but it has taken a toll.

This reactive work has diminished our ability to proactively post content and engage community members in constructive dialogue. By closing the page, we aim to redirect energies towards channels that better support our goals. We know that many of you may have found value in our presence here, and we deeply appreciate your support over the years. Our primary goal is to continue providing resources, insights, and opportunities that empower leaders to drive positive change in their communities. We are committed to fostering a space where equity, justice, and belonging flourish.

As of January 16, 2024 we are no longer active on this platform. The best way to connect with us and our resources is to subscribe to our newsletter (link in bio) and also follow us on here or LinkedIn.

Join the National Equity Project at our first, in-person Attending to Healing Institute!
Explore the transformative power of healing in equity and liberation work. Immerse yourself in a supportive environment that draws on the wisdom of Q***r, Black, and Indigenous ancestral healers. Engage in processes for ongoing individual, interpersonal, and collective healing. Perfect for anyone seeking to deepen their inside-out equity leadership work. Don't miss this opportunity to reconnect with your wholeness and contribute to a healing space centered on resilience and collective care. This is a multiracial space for people across identities.

📅 Dates: Thursday, June 27, 2024 – Friday, June 28, 2024
⏰ Time: 8 am to 4 pm PT
📍 Location: Oakland, CA
✨ Learn more and enroll today: https://www.nationalequityproject.org/attending-to-healing-institute

Liberatory Design Card Decks are back on sale! This hands-on tool combines innovative mindsets and modes for tackling complex systems and promoting change. Liberatory Design generates self-awareness to liberate designers from habits that perpetuate inequity, shifts the relationship between the people who hold power to design and those impacted, fosters learning and agency for those involved in and influenced by the design work, and creates conditions for collective liberation. Purchase decks for your team and start transforming your approach to designing for equity.

Purchase here today: https://www.nationalequityproject.org/tools/liberatory-design-card-deck

Join the National Equity Project from January 31, 2024 to March 6, 2024 for our "Liberatory Design for Equity" virtual course. Gain essential skills and insights to reshape systems, spaces, and practices with an equity focus. This course will enhance your knowledge of liberatory design and help you devise strategies for fostering more inclusive and equitable environments.

Register here: https://ow.ly/pynP50Q9EIb

Register for our virtual workshop,Working and Leading Towards Equity for Black, Indigenous, and POC, hosted by the National Equity Project on January 10, 2024, from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm PT. This 3-hour session offers a unique platform for BIPOC/PGM equity leaders to engage in solidarity, reflect on leadership, share experiences, harness collective wisdom, and embrace ancestral resilience and resistance.

Register here: https://www.nationalequityproject.org/workshop/working-and-leading-towards-equity-for-black-indigenous-and-poc

Explore the impactful world of liberatory design in the National Equity Project's Introduction to Liberatory Design workshop, scheduled for January 30, 2024. This immersive session will equip you with essential insights and techniques to creatively re-envision and collaboratively shape systems, environments, and practices with a strong focus on equity. Enhance your knowledge of the principles of liberatory design and learn practical approaches to foster more inclusive and equitable spaces.

Register Here: https://ow.ly/1slk50Qgvkz

Equity issues are multifaceted and require more than traditional change approaches.

This spring, the National Equity Project will offer a hybrid (in-person and virtual) Institute, Leading Equitable Change in Complex Systems, to guide you in addressing equity work through a complexity perspective. Enroll to explore frameworks and methods for leading and navigating complex equity environments.

Register here: https://www.nationalequityproject.org/training/leading-equitable-change-in-complex-systems