Francesca Carpenter

baker, ed tech specialist, equity champion and black feminist. Views are my own.

[Black Student Success Week @cablackstudents]

At the ♥️of #BlackStudentSuccessWeek is the belief that Every. Student. Deserves. Opportunity.

It is our collective responsibility 2 ensure #BlackStudents have the resources to achieve their dreams. RT & share how ur institution is recognizing this week. https://t.co/KfnUAfi5jt

[Francesca Carpenter @fran0877]

@DrPamLuster @CollegeFutures @equityavengers @AchieveTheDream @drkastout @Iamkeithcurry @DrTammeil Thank you to @EquityAvengers for the opportunity to be in virtual community with you! #EquityChat

[Francesca Carpenter @fran0877]

@Iamkeithcurry @AchieveTheDream @DrPamLuster @DrTammeil @CollegeFutures 4. Advocate & Amplify: Equity work is under attack. We must use our voices to elevate the moral and ethical core of this work. Community colleges are doing incredible work and it’s our responsibility to share successes. (3/3) #EquityChat

[Francesca Carpenter @fran0877]

@Iamkeithcurry @AchieveTheDream @DrPamLuster @DrTammeil @CollegeFutures 3. Engage in professional learning: the field is constantly changing and it is essential that we are learning as much as possible. (2/3) #EquityChat

[Francesca Carpenter @fran0877]

@DrTammeil @AchieveTheDream @DrPamLuster @Iamkeithcurry @CollegeFutures Students give me hope. Their success is our success. They are the reason I am engaged in equity work. Ensuring an equitable present and future for students is not only important but necessary. #EquityChat

[Francesca Carpenter @fran0877]

@DrPamLuster @AchieveTheDream @DrTammeil @Iamkeithcurry @CollegeFutures @ebensimon @DrShaunHarper @DrLukeWood @Fharris3 @tiabmcnair @nadohe @NASPA_CCD They have taught me that collective action is necessary for collective liberation. We are all in this together. (3/3) #EquityChat

[Francesca Carpenter @fran0877]

@DrPamLuster @AchieveTheDream @DrTammeil @Iamkeithcurry @CollegeFutures Also, the trailblazers and scholars in racial equity work @ebensimon, @DrShaunHarper @DrLukeWood, @Fharris3, @tiabmcnair. Organizations: @NADOHE, Higher Ed Equity Network, and @NASPA_CCD (2/3) #EquityChat

[Francesca Carpenter @fran0877]

@Iamkeithcurry @equityavengers @AchieveTheDream @DrTammeil @DrPamLuster @USCRaceEquity Centering #racialequity forces us to examine the systems of power in higher ed and discriminatory practices that have served as barriers to success for racially minoritized students. (3/3) #EquityChat

[Francesca Carpenter @fran0877]

@Iamkeithcurry @equityavengers @AchieveTheDream @DrTammeil @DrPamLuster @USCRaceEquity Our 1st cohort of 10 colleges focused on inclusive pedagogy and classroom practices, diversifying and supporting the retention of racially minoritized faculty and staff, and strengthening professional learning. The 2nd cohort began their work in February. (2/3) #EquityChat

[Francesca Carpenter @fran0877]

@DrTammeil @equityavengers @AchieveTheDream @Comm_College @DrPamLuster @Iamkeithcurry @CollegeFutures A “Small E” is for colleges to be truly student ready by understanding their students’ lived experiences and designing the institution to meet the students’ needs. Community Colleges should be of the community not just in the community. (2/2) #EquityChat

[Francesca Carpenter @fran0877]

@DrTammeil @equityavengers @AchieveTheDream @Comm_College @DrPamLuster @Iamkeithcurry @CollegeFutures One “Big E” is for colleges to understand and address systemic barriers that exist in policies, practices and procedures. A college’s local context should inform all equity goals - big and small. (1/2) #EquityChat

[Francesca Carpenter @fran0877]

@DrPamLuster @equityavengers @AchieveTheDream @DiverseIssues @Iamkeithcurry @CollegeFutures @DrTammeil Ensuring student success & social & economic mobility are core to @AchieveTheDream. Our nearly 20yrs have demonstrated that innovative, evidence-based community college programs & interventions produce & sustain improved student success. (2/2) #EquityChat

[Francesca Carpenter @fran0877]

@DrPamLuster @equityavengers @AchieveTheDream @DiverseIssues @Iamkeithcurry @CollegeFutures @DrTammeil Equity work is highly localized.@AchieveTheDream works to strengthen community colleges’ capacity to be data-informed, enhance communities, establish an inclusive environment, & center student voice through coaching & targeted support.(1/2) #EquityChat

[Francesca Carpenter @fran0877]

@Iamkeithcurry @equityavengers @AchieveTheDream @DrPamLuster @DrTammeil @CollegeFutures Achieving #racialequity requires all stakeholders at an institution to commit to embracing racially minoritized students and ensuring their success. (3/3) #EquityChat

[Francesca Carpenter @fran0877]

@Iamkeithcurry @equityavengers @AchieveTheDream @DrPamLuster @DrTammeil @CollegeFutures @AchieveTheDream provides equity services for community college leaders and practitioners to build foundational skills and implement transformational strategies necessary to address inequities at their institution. (2/3) #EquityChat

[Francesca Carpenter @fran0877]

@DrTammeil @equityavengers @AchieveTheDream @DrPamLuster @Iamkeithcurry @CollegeFutures @aliciakeys For equity-focused work a song that resonates is “Glory” by @Common and @JohnLegend because I believe that one day history will show the work and sacrifices of people like the @equityavengers. (2/2) #EquityChat

[Francesca Carpenter @fran0877]

@DrTammeil @equityavengers @AchieveTheDream @DrPamLuster @Iamkeithcurry @CollegeFutures I believe anthems serve as hype songs. At our #ATDDREAM conference I was introduced with the song “Girl on Fire” by @aliciakeys because being an unapologetic Black woman is powerful & I am walking in that power. (1/2) #EquityChat