Conference – 2021 Families Learning Conference
Join NCFL for their 2021 Families Learning Conference held in Dallas during October 25-27.
Webinar – Good Trouble: Understanding and Supporting Youth Activism for Equity and Justice
Registration is now open for next week’s webinar, “Good Trouble: Understanding and Supporting Youth Activism for Equity and Justice.” We will engage in a dialogue with local youth activists on the intersections of civic engagement, activism, youth development, and public schooling.
Webinar – Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month: A Conversation with Author Hena Khan
Join MAEC next Tuesday, 5/11 2-3 pm ET for an interview and interactive activity with children’s books author Hena Khan! Register today!
Resounding Voices from Students
Michael Zhao (12th grade) and Alexandra Ni (7th grade) are two Asian-American students from Maryland who testified at the 3/24 “Stop Asian Hate Solidarity Rally” in Columbia, MD. Their voices represent hope for the future: equity, social justice, and unity. Here are their testimonies.
MAEC’s Statement on the Chauvin Verdict
Thursday, April 22, 2021 On April 20th, a Minnesota jury found Derek Chauvin guilty of the murder of George Floyd. When the verdict was read, we experienced relief and joy alongside deep sadness and mourning. This much-anticipated verdict provided a brief exhalation for many communities across the country. But while it signifies that accountability is… Read More »
Webinar – From Voices to Action: A Conversation with AAPI Families
How can families navigate difficult conversations and situations with their children about anti-AAPI xenophobia? Join MAEC 4/28 at 2 pm ET for a conversation with AAPI parents.
*Free Webinar* – Engaging Families in Re-Entry Planning
Mark your calendars for April 21 at 3 pm ET as CAFE and the National Association for Family, School, and Community Engagement expand on how to engage families as students and educators return to school.
A Data Inquiry Guide for Exploring Equity Issues and Solutions
*New publication alert* The Center for Education Equity at MAEC is proud to release “A Data Inquiry Guide for Exploring Equity Issues and Solutions.” If you are a member of a school community committed to working toward equity, this resource is for you! #datainquiry
South Portland plans to release school equity report in mid-April
CEE at MAEC assists South Portland School Departments in Maine to release a school equity report. “Reports like this are really about listening to student voices,” Kunin said. “We know we will hear some things that are uncomfortable but unless we’re willing to listen through that discomfort, we know we will not make progress.”
Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights Launches Comprehensive Review of Title IX Regulations
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a comprehensive review of the Department’s regulations implementing Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as part of implementing President Biden’s March 8 Executive Order on Guaranteeing an Educational Environment Free from Discrimination on the Basis of Sex, Including Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity.
