MAEC Internship – Ian Rashleigh McNally
Meet Ian Rashleigh McNally, Data and Evaluation Intern! We have been lucky to have a thriving internship program with dedicated, enthusiastic interns who share our passion for education equity. We recently sat down with Ian to learn more about his commitment to education equity and his highlights as an intern at MAEC. Tell us about… Read More »
In Memoriam: Dr. Zollie Stevenson
Dear MAEC community, It is with great sorrow that we share that Dr. Zollie Stevenson passed away on July 8, 2022. Zollie was a member of the Center for Education Equity (CEE) Advisory Board and a staunch supporter of MAEC for more than two decades, as well as a dear friend, civil rights activist, and… Read More »
Statement on the overturning of Roe v. Wade
June 29, 2022 Last Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, ruling against the constitutional right of childbearing people* to make decisions about their own bodies. For the past 49 years, Roe has been critical in advancing gender equity in educational, economic, and political spheres. Last week’s ruling reduces choices for childbearing people,… Read More »
Statement on the 50th Anniversary of Title IX from MAEC President Susan Shaffer
June 23, 2022 Title IX is the federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity in any school or education program that receives federal funding. Signed into law 50 years ago today, Title IX changed the course of education and our history. It creates equitable learning… Read More »
MAEC Internship – Allegra Kogan
Meet Allegra Kogan, MAEC Communications Team Intern! We have been lucky to have a thriving internship program with dedicated, enthusiastic interns who share our passion for education equity. We recently sat down with Allegra to learn more about her commitment to education equity and her highlights as an intern at MAEC. Tell us about yourself!… Read More »
MAEC Statement on the School Shooting in Uvalde, TX
May 26, 2022 This week, the entire country was shocked and horrified to learn of the killing of 19 children and two adults at an elementary school in Uvalde, TX, just ten days after another mass shooting in Buffalo, NY. There are no words to fully describe this experience. Our hearts go out to the… Read More »
MAEC Responds to Racist Attack in Buffalo
May 20, 2022 MAEC advocates for safe schools and communities where Black lives matter. We were horrified to learn of the racist domestic terrorist attack targeting Black people at a grocery store in Buffalo, NY this past Saturday. Our hearts are with the families of Roberta A. Drury, Margus D. Morrison, Andre Mackneil, Aaron Salter,… Read More »
MAEC Internship – Chi Ali-Cooper
Meet Chi Ali-Cooper, MAEC Communications Team Intern! We have been lucky to have a thriving internship program with dedicated, enthusiastic interns who share our passion for education equity. We recently sat down with Chi to learn more about her commitment to education equity and her highlights as an intern at MAEC. Tell us about yourself!… Read More »
Practitioner’s Perspective – Retaining Teachers of Color (Jordan Gilliard)
Communications Team Intern Jordan Gilliard draws from her experiences as a teacher during COVID-19 to identify issues contributing to teacher shortages. She shares personal examples of resources and strategies that supported her mental wellness, and advocates for systemic change in order to support teachers. What have you observed or experienced while teaching during COVID-19?… Read More »
MAEC Celebrates Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court
April 8, 2022 MAEC celebrates the Senate’s confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the United States Supreme Court on Thursday, April 7, 2022. As the first Black woman to serve on the nation’s highest court, her confirmation marks a vital milestone in moving closer to equity, representation, and social justice. “It is a crucial and… Read More »
