Eyes on Equity: How the Pandemic Has Created Glaring Inequality and Historic Opportunities
Inequity in American schools has never been more glaring. Distance learning and the COVID-19 pandemic are challenging old definitions of student readiness.
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Equity
Creating Brave Spaces With Staff and Students
This workshop will center on creating brave spaces with staff and students, in order to build a culture of transparency and trust.
Free
Practices that Uproot a Culture of Fear
In this Crowdsource Coffee, we will examine the fears that exist in our schools–fears of failure, chaos, disagreement, and others–and how they get in the way of a positive school climate. We will brainstorm strategies to get at the root of these fears and how to address them with affirming, brave practices.
Free
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Webinar: Building a Culture of Mind, Heart, and Spirit
Virtual Event
This hour-long webinar will feature Angela Stevens-Stevenson, former principal at Martin Luther King, Jr. Junior High School in Pittsburg, CA. Topics of conversation will include embedding school identity in instruction, setting positive expectations, and embracing meaningful change.
Free
Crowdsource Coffee: Elevating Diverse Ideas, Experiences, and Voices in School Communities
Every member of a community, from students to teachers to staff, brings their unique experience and background to school each day. This Crowdsource Coffee will center discussion around how we acknowledge and elevate a diversity of voices.
Free
Equity at Every Level
At the core of Portico is the goal to make education work for ALL students, especially for those who are furthest from the opportunities they need to succeed. At all levels within the education system, from what happens in the classroom to district-wide policies and procedures, an equity lens is necessary to best serve all students. This Crowdsource Webinar will feature the expertise of Portico coaches on what equity looks like at the interpersonal, community, and systemic levels.
Free
Heart of the School: Practical Approaches to Family and Community Engagement
This workshop dives into the heart of a thriving school–a shared vision for student readiness. We'll explore how to create a holistic graduate profile that balances essential skills, positive dispositions, and deep knowledge, ensuring all students are prepared for success beyond graduation.
Free