Supporting STEM Scholars

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For more than a decade, my job has been inspiring people with data insights and enabling them through technology systems. I love the work I do, the people I work with, and the economic benefits a career in analytics affords me. As a mixed person with Black ancestry, I’m beating the odds. A recent Pew […]

Reading, ‘Riting, ‘Rithmetic, and Relationships

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I read an article a few months ago, written in 2010, that predicted the state of public education if it remained on its current trajectory.  The article suggested that an inverse relationship exists between the scholars’ grade level and their authentic engagement in school. Kids are happiest and most engaged at the elementary level, and […]

Reflection and Realities

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This post is a Special Edition of CT3’s “Dear Walkie,” a mini-series of podcast episodes that provide a quality place for advice for anti-racist educators. CT3 Associates Chris Cantu and Jackie Surratt, both veteran teachers and school leaders, interview Maria Wilson, Dean of Culture at E Prep Cliffs. They discuss the work Maria is leading to center […]

CT3 Team Scales to Deepen Impact

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As we seek to serve millions of students and thousands of schools, CT3 is planning for broad expansion over the next five years. To ensure our programming and service delivery remain best-in-class as we scale, we are thrilled to announce a number of team member promotions. The multitude of promotions from within are a testament […]

Need a New Pair of Shoes

Group of young elementary school students sitting on the classroom floor

This post is part of CT3’s “Dear Walkie” blog series, and this one includes part of a mini-series of podcast episodes that provide a quality place for advice for anti-racist educators. CT3 Associates Chris Cantu and Jackie Surratt, both veteran teachers and school leaders, answer difficult questions about racial equity and empowering all students to succeed. And please, […]

Diminishing Returns

Five diverse high school or college‑aged students sitting together outdoors on a bench

This blog post is part of CT3’s “Dear Walkie” series, a place for advice for anti-racist educators. CT3 Associates Chris Cantu and Jackie Surratt, both veteran teachers and school leaders, answer difficult questions about racial equity and empowering all students to succeed. And please, let us know in the comments if there are questions you would like answered! […]

Tired Magician

A child dressed as a magician with magic props

This post is part of CT3’s “Dear Walkie” blog series, and this one includes part of a mini-series of podcast episodes that provide a quality place for advice for anti-racist educators. CT3 Associates Chris Cantu and Jackie Surratt, both veteran teachers and school leaders, answer difficult questions about racial equity and empowering all students to succeed. And please, […]