In April 2023, nearly 1,000 in-person and 800 virtual attendees gathered in Anchorage, Alaska, to dive into the science behind teaching children to read. The second annual Alaska Science of Reading Symposium brought together educators and administrators to explore evidence-based approaches to reading instruction. This symposium was jointly hosted by Region 16 Comprehensive Center and the Alaska Department of Education …
Announcing the Second Annual Leaders in Native Education Convening
Region 16 Comprehensive Center is thrilled to host the second annual Leaders in Native Education Convening this August. This convening brings together those deeply involved in Native education across our region. The aim of the convening is to amplify the voices of Tribal communities and share the practices that work best for their students and families. This convening will hold …
Co-design Fellowship: Announcing Cohort One
Region 16 Comprehensive Center is thrilled to announce our first cohort of Co-design fellows. The Co-designing with Families and Communities Fellowship is a year-long cohort of educational leaders committed to systems change. These leaders are shifting the power dynamics between school systems and the youth, families, and communities they serve. Cohort One teams are already fostering community partnerships and are …
Co-design Fellowship: Meet the Facilitator Team
Region 16 Comprehensive Center is proud to offer the Co-designing with Families and Communities Fellowship as a resource for system-focused educators who engage with local partners in educational re-design. The Co-Design Fellowship is a year-long community of action for educational leaders. Teams of two to four leaders will partner with youth, families, and community members — particularly those underserved by …
Co-designing with Families and Communities Fellowship: What’s Our Why?
The 2023-2024 Co-designing with Families and Communities Fellowship is a unique opportunity to re-design our education system alongside youth, families, and communities. Region 16 Comprehensive Center is proud to offer this capacity-building resource to system-focused educators who engage with local partners to center community voice in educational re-design. This fellowship offers an exciting avenue to talk about what motivates us …
FAQs: The Co-Design Fellowship
The Co-Designing with Families and Communities Fellowship is an unparalleled opportunity for systems leaders to engage local partners in educational justice and community well-being. Have questions about the fellowship? Below, find the answers to some commonly asked questions: Are you seeking teams or individuals? Teams are at the heart of this fellowship’s design, so if you’re an individual interested in …
Announcing The Co-designing with Families and Communities Fellowship
Are you a systems-focused educator in Alaska, Oregon or Washington? Have you been working to engage communities, families, and students in re-imagining a more equitable education system? Despite efforts to involve communities and families, many education systems struggle to engage local partners beyond symbolic input. The Co-design Fellowship supports teams by centering community voices in re-designing education systems. The fellowship …
Co-Design Fellowship Applications Now Open!
Applications for the 2023-2024 Co-Designing with Families and Communities Fellowship are now open. Read more about this opportunity for educational systems leaders. The Co-Design Fellowship will host nine teams. Teams will consist of two to three systems-based educational leaders with strong understandings of racial inequities and demonstrated commitments to addressing them. Each selected team will then recruit an additional five …