Massachusetts InSPIRED Educators

InSPIRED Fellows is an opportunity for educational leaders to help other educators understand the impact of multiracial educators on PK-12 students in MA school

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Can we get a huge round of applause for our 2021-2022 Fellows and all the good work they did this year!?
#BeInSPIREDMA #education #educators #BIPOC #MASchools #MA #representationmatters #education

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Join us for the final Affinity Network Meeting of the year. This wrap-up meeting will reflect upon the school year and look ahead to new ways to elevate BIPOC voices in education. We hope you join us! April 14th at 5:30 pm via Zoom. Register here: https://t.co/nuLA3AERCz

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This school year the InSPIRED Initiative worked hard on 4 very important goals. Thank you to everyone who attended an Affinity Network Session and/or got involved in supporting the Initiative in some way. We look forward to continuing this very important work in the years to come

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Are you interested in learning what the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Policies and Practices at @MassInSPIRED are? DESE plays a pivotal role in ensuring access to high-quality education for all students in the Commonwealth. Learn more here: https://t.co/rSdQvlgY40

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The Aspiring Latino Leaders Fellowship is a 9-month program that supports Latino education leaders in Massachusetts, Houston, and the Bay Area to advance in their leadership journey and ultimately expand their sphere of influence in the education sector: https://t.co/gIwBwm2bWj

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Join us for the final Affinity Network Meeting of the year! Save the date: April 14th at 5:30pm via Zoom. Register here: https://t.co/nuLA3AERCz
#BeInSPIREDMA #education #educators #BIPOC #MASchools #MA #representationmatters

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Revised Civics Project Guidebook now available! Link for the revised downloadable Word version can be found below. These revisions were a collaborative effort, informed by educators’ voices, and focused on the inclusion of best practices and resources https://t.co/fcUfLzfs8y

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Teachers: Our #history / #SocialScience Supplement is full of resources on elevating diverse perspectives and engaging students in difficult conversations. #sschat https://t.co/2vTzB7VTIA #MaEdu

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Join @TheTeacherCoLab virtually on 03/31 from 6:00-7:15 to explore how teachers can wield their innovative and creative power to apply for grant funding that can greatly impact classroom and school communities. RSVP here! https://t.co/PiUgvorzH6

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This March, The Teachers' Lounge will host its annual Virtual Hiring Fair, where Educators of Color get to interview Massachusetts schools and districts, NOT the other way around. Registration will go live early next month. Save the date: March 24th https://t.co/Bv5V0hwNey

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Why we are prioritizing Affinity Networks:

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The Latinx Teachers’ Fellowship will provide a national cohort of 50-75 Latinx K-12 teachers with a learning network of peers and the tools to collaboratively prepare to improve the skills needed to serve large ELL populations during the re-entry process. https://t.co/EX53zf8Gmb

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DESE is hiring a Diverse and Culturally Responsive Programs Manager. The job posting is on MassCareers. Please submit your application if you are interested!

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While Black History Month has come to an end, educators know black history is a year-round learning experience. Our InSPIRED Fellows put a list of resources together for educators to access any time. https://t.co/pvda2h8VOm #blackhistory #education

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DESE is hiring an Elementary English Language Arts (ELA) Test Development Specialist. The job posting is on MassCareers, and DESE will prioritize applications submitted during the first 14 days of posting. Please submit your application no later than Thursday, March 10, 2022

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Nominations are open for @MASchoolsK12 and @Gilder_Lehrman 2022 #History Teacher of the Year! Help us recognize #Mass teachers who creatively engage all students in meaningful learning about American history. Nominations due 4/30/22: https://t.co/5aRfmZW3dG #MaEdu

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Although there are only two sessions left of our Affinity Network group, it's not too late to join us! March 10th and April 14th at 5:30pm are our last two sessions. Save the dates, and register here for March: https://t.co/aPGeciuClL #BeInSPIREDMA #education #educators #BIPOC

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While anyone can experience mental illness regardless of race, ethnicity, orientation or identity, BIPOC often face inequities and systemic racism when accessing services. Common barriers to treatment include cost, insurance, prejudice, and discrimination. https://t.co/7LB5q6lEkB

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We want to hear from you #BeInSPIREDMA #education #educators #BIPOC #MASchools #MA #representationmatters:

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MA students are increasingly diverse, but our educators aren't. Research shows that a diverse teacher workforce matters. Teachers of color boost the academic performance of students of color, including improved reading & math scores, improved graduation rates & college attendance