As she completes her first year as CEO and tenth year at ANet, Osarugue “Michelle” Odemwingie reflects on what it means for ANet to empower all students and support educators. Michelle captures the urgency of disrupting inequities and the importance of immersing ourselves in the communities we serve. Read her reflection to learn more about our beliefs and how they impact our work.
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ANet is honored and humbled to announce that we have received a generous gift from esteemed philanthropist Mackenzie Scott. This gift is a critical catalyst in our organization’s journey toward ensuring more equitable instructional practices across the country and centering the voices and supporting agency of those most often marginalized by the education system.
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As we begin the 2021-22 school year, I’m inspired by knowing the work we do together as educators changes students’ lives. Recently, I’ve been reflecting on the work of Bob Moses, late teacher and civil rights activist, who recognized math education as a tool for changing the outcomes for our Black and historically marginalized students.
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This week as we celebrate Juneteenth, I have been reflecting on Black Liberation; where we are, where we aren’t. Over the past several years, it has been inspiring to see more schools and districts across the country committing to anti-racism and understanding their role in advancing racial equity.
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“My students aren’t going to learn this anyway, so why are we teaching it?”
The question hung heavy in the air of the professional learning session, but no one responded to the teacher who asked it.
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