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Initiatives for Ninth-Grade Support: A Q&A With John Hayman, Principal at Tara High School
We sat down with John Hayman, Principal of Tara High School in Baton Rouge, LA, to hear more about his ambitious vision for the school, the keys to its success, and the impact it’s having on students.
ERS Announces Leadership Team to Drive Post-Pandemic Support for School Systems
September 21, 2023 – Boston, MA – Consulting nonprofit Education Resource Strategies is pleased to announce a set of new leadership roles aligned to the organization’s efforts to scale excellence and impact in this critical moment for K-12 education. Working with Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Karen Hawley Miles, Jonathan Travers, Managing Partner of ERS’ consulting…
ERS Announces the Appointment of Kira Orange Jones to the Board of Directors
Education consulting nonprofit Education Resource Strategies (ERS) has appointed Kira Orange Jones to its Board of Directors. “We’re so thrilled and honored that Kira has agreed to join our amazing Board of Directors,” said Karen Hawley Miles, CEO of ERS. “We have such an important role to play at this critical inflection point for K-12…
Building the ESSER Network: A Q&A with ERS Partner Emily Parfit
In June 2021, six months after the allocation of an additional $54 billion in funds to public schools through ESSER II, Education Resource Strategies convened ESSER strategy leads from 12 large urban districts across the country to explore a crucial question: what will it mean to effectively steward this unprecedented influx of funds? Eventually growing…
ERS Statement on Affirmative Action Ruling By Supreme Court
Last week, the Supreme Court effectively ended affirmative action for college admissions. This decision overturns decades of precedent that began with Brown vs. Board of Education and deals a devastating blow to decades of efforts to increase equity in our educational systems. Our work in districts around the country tells us that education systems that…
Helping Students on the Road to Graduation: A Q&A Session on Credit Recovery with DC Public Schools
DC Public Schools (DCPS) launched a redesigned credit recovery program in School Year 2018-19 to ensure that all students have the opportunity to succeed and are held to rigorous standards of excellence. We sat down with district administrators Shemia Anderson and Liz Wiemers Smith to hear how DCPS shifted policies and resources to support high…
WEBINAR: Using ESSER Funds to Create Sustainable Investments in Students
This webinar highlights sustainable investments that districts can maintain and improve over time, rather than relying on philanthropic funding, once ESSER funds run out.
Funding Sustainably in a Post-ESSER World
With the 2022-23 school year underway, system leaders are on the clock to make the best use of their remaining ESSER funds. The unprecedented disruption to public education has created an openness to change and an opportunity to invest in the evidence-based practices that researchers and reformers have spent years advocating for. And philanthropy has…
Crafting a Strong Strategic Plan: Insights From ERS Partner Angela King Smith
Angela King Smith shares key insights for districts navigating challenges around planning, especially amid fallout from the pandemic.
Community-Centric Strategic Planning: Insights From Erin Linville, Chief of Strategy and Turnaround at Holyoke Public Schools
We interviewed Holyoke Public Schools Chief of Strategy and Turnaround Erin Linville to hear about the district’s strategic planning process, how they aligned community stakeholders, and how they overcame challenges along the way.
ERS’ David Rosenberg joins WNYC Studio’s The Takeaway Podcast
ERS Partner David Rosenberg recently joined WNYC Studio’s The Takeaway with Melissa Harris-Perry to discuss causes of teacher shortages, where shortages are felt most, how the political landscape affects educators, and how to retain teachers and improve the core teaching job.
Joe Trawick-Smith Returns to ERS After a Year in Tulsa Public Schools
In 2021, Joe Trawick-Smith took a hiatus from his role as Director of Consulting at ERS to join Tulsa Public Schools’ finance team. After spending a year as Strategic Advisor to the Chief Operating and Finance Officer, Joe is returning to ERS as a Partner. When he joined Tulsa, the district was in the midst…
Katie Roy joins ERS as Senior Advisor
Education consulting nonprofit Education Resource Strategies is excited to announce that Katie Roy is joining the organization as Senior Advisor. Katie brings more than 15 years of experience in law, policy, and organizational leadership to ERS, where she has worked with the team as a consultant over the past year. Prior to joining ERS, Katie…
Meet Dr. Dionne Blue: Chief Equity Officer at Columbus City Schools
Creating equitable outcomes for all students requires identifying and exposing existing inequities within school systems. One shining example is Columbus City Schools, which appointed Dr. Dionne Blue in 2020 as its first Chief Equity Officer to address equity and inclusion for all students, families, employees, and community. But what does this role actually look like…
Pawnee ISD gets creative with extended school year, provides outdoor learning, professional development
An Additional Days School Year (ADSY) grant from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) has provided the small, rural South Texas school district more flexibility in its scheduling. This gives staff much-needed time for professional learning and collaboration, while students participate in outdoor activities
Using ESSER funds for College & Career Success
We sat down with Denver Public Schools leaders Tamara Acevedo, Deputy Superintendent of Academics; Tera Jones, Chief of Staff of Academics; and Bernard McCune, Associate Chief of Academics, to hear how DPS’ ESSER investments are being used to reimagine the high school experience and ensure that every student is prepared for college and career success.
Using ESSER Funds for Tutoring
Many districts, like Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS), are using ESSER funds to invest in high-dosage tutoring programs as a way to combat learning loss caused by the pandemic. We sat down with Dr. Frank Barnes, Chief Accountability Officer at CMS, to discuss how ESSER funds have enabled the district to begin this initiative.
ERS Announces the Appointment of Jean-Claude Brizard to the Board of Directors
Brizard currently serves as President and CEO of Digital Promise, a global, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization focused on accelerating innovation in education.
Checking the Data: Superintendent Turnover is High and Rising
Conventional wisdom and national data tell us that the “great resignation” is well under way
Education Resource Strategies, Rennie Center, and CERES Institute for Children & Youth team up to launch EdImpact Research Consortium
This new initiative is designed to support evidence-based spending, analyze the impact of COVID recovery funds, and provide a platform for the field to learn from one another and reflect on progress made.