Posts by meria@meriacarstarphen.com
NCEED Directors Desk: Juneteenth And Looking Back To Move Forward
Each month, in the Equity Exchange newsletter, I reflect on the historical context, my experiences as an educator and large urban district superintendent, and their relationship to educational practice, reforms, opportunities, and equity. May, of course, was a time for our MSU graduates to move forward, building on the great opportunities and successes they have…
Read MoreNCEED Director’s Desk: Teachers Change Lives!
During my tenures as the leader of the public school districts in St. Paul, Austin, and Atlanta, National Teacher Appreciation Week was always one of my favorite weeks of the year! It was a time for our school community and for me, personally, to celebrate the selfless and tireless work of our amazing, dynamic teachers. It was…
Read MoreCelebrating Civil Rights Milestones and Charting a New Educational Pathway: Insights from the NCEED Director’s Desk
Welcome to the inaugural issue of the National Center for the Elimination of Educational Disparities (NCEED) newsletter! As the first director for the Center, I’m thrilled to embark on this new journey with you, sharing experiences and delving into the pressing questions our research community is addressing. Our mission is clear: NCEED conducts research that…
Read MoreOur Documentary Film named Official Selection of Toronto Black Film Festival in Black History Month
Defining US documentary captures and elevates student and educator voices on social justice It’s been a long road – fraught with fits and starts due to COVID – to finally be able to share some great news during the on-going pandemic, and it couldn’t come at better time because it’s Black History Month for 2022!…
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