The Learners Lab

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Standing in Solidarity

Racial justice is a prerequisite to educational equity. Our team is committed to individually and collectively engaging in the constant work of justice.

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What is the DLC Fellowship Impact Project?

One thing that has been important for us to define in regards to the Fellowship is the Impact Project. As a teacher, I might read those words and think, “No time for that!” We hope this post clarifies the vision of this integral work.

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What is the DLC Teacher Leader Fellowship?

Over three hundred professional development participants, thousands of Slack messages, sixteen member schools, hundreds of coaching meetings over countless cups of coffee has taught us a few things this year.

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Who is the Diverse Learners Cooperative?

In 2017, a Nashville non-profit commissioned me to conduct a needs assessment around special education in Nashville’s charter schools. The aim was to determine primary strengths and challenges of local charters in meeting the needs of students with disabilities and propose a potential mode of support to grow best practice in this regard.

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