Equity Alliance MN

03/02/2022

March is ! Let us take a moment not just today, or during March, but everyday to acknowledge and honor the contributions of women like Maya Angelou. We salute courageous women who have dedicated their lives to creating a more equitable world.

02/21/2022

We host monthly collaboration meetings to convene district leaders and engage in meaningful conversations about the purpose and necessity of equity work. There is so much we can learn from each other and we greatly appreciate the partnership of school districts as we work to eliminate gaps in E-21 educational opportunity and achievement.

02/18/2022

Check out our February newsletter featuring a message from Executive Director Sebastian Witherspoon on Black History Month and some exciting updates about summer programming:

“We need more light about each other. Light creates understanding, understanding creates love, love creates patience, and patience creates unity.” ― Malcolm X

02/16/2022

Forest Lake Area Schools is one of our member districts. They are hosting an event this Friday from 5:30-7pm to celebrate and honor Black History Month. Please check out the flyer below:

01/25/2022

We are hiring! Check out our posting for the Interim Director of Programmatic Planning: https://www.equityalliancemn.org/about/careers/

Please share with anyone who may be interested.

01/18/2022

We should always do what is right: help others when we can, lead with integrity, and be an example of the best version of ourselves!

As Martin Luther King Jr. said “No one may forsake their neighbors when they are in trouble. Everybody is under obligation to help and support their neighbors as they would themselves like to be helped."

May we honor Dr. King’s life in both reflection and in action, not just today, but every day. And may we continue to celebrate his legacy by boldly standing up for what is right and what is just.

01/12/2022

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08/04/2021

A new cohort of students from our member districts started the Middle School Business Innovation Academy started yesterday!!

Show these students some 👍 and ❤️ to support them in their learning!

This summer program is for students entering 7th and 8th grade in the fall and is done in partnership with the University of MN – Carlson School of Management. Students participate in interactive, hands-on activities and build leadership, critical thinking, problem solving, and teamwork skills while igniting a passion for learning. Students also have the opportunity to work with local business partners, as well as University of MN staff and mentors.

07/27/2021

Equity Alliance MN believes all students deserve to thrive in their educational communities. For over 25 years, Equity Alliance MN has worked to remove barriers and to increase opportunities for all students in educational systems.

Equity Alliance MN believes in the brilliance of every child. We believe every student has the right to feel safe and included in our schools. We will continue to work to ensure every child has the opportunity to reach their greatest potential.

We are aware that there is information being discussed on how an equity audit survey was administered. Throughout all stages of an equity audit, Equity Alliance MN values dialogue between school leadership, teachers, staff, families and students amongst and between one another. At no time does Equity Alliance MN, nor the districts we partner with, tell students not to talk with or discuss the survey with their parents. It is also standard practice that school districts inform families of any surveys that may take place. The survey encompasses several grade levels and allows students to skip or not respond to any of the questions.

We want our communities to be a place where every child can grow up to pursue their dreams and reach their fullest potential no matter their background. Challenging the status quo has never been easy. We are proud of the collaborative efforts we have made with school districts to ensure a high quality education for every student, and we recognize there is still much work to be done. We will proudly continue to work in partnership with districts and organizations to support educational equity for all students.

07/22/2021

Yesterday was another wonderful day for our students at the Middle School Business Innovation Academy. Learn more about the program at: https://www.equityalliancemn.org/programs/student-programs/middle-school-business-innovation-academy/

07/20/2021

Middle School Business Innovation Academy started today!! This is a summer program for students entering 7th and 8th grade in the fall and is done in partnership with the University of MN – Carlson School of Management. Students participate in interactive, hands-on activities and build leadership, critical thinking, problem solving, and teamwork skills while igniting a passion for learning. Students also have the opportunity to work with local business partners, as well as University of MN staff and mentors.

Today there was a focus on community building, and some key concepts like ‘What is Business?’ And ‘Self-Confidence & How to Build It’. Then they learned about the business problem they will be solving during the week.

07/14/2021

It was so wonderful to be presenting part of our Listen2Lead: A Journey to Equity Consciousness Professional Development series and being in person with educational leaders and partners today. Your commitment to learning, equity and leadership is inspiring!