Case studies
ANtiracism curriculum development, Coalition on antiracism education (CARE)
Fall 2020
The Experience: A Journey to Anti Racism is available for download in Canvas Commons here.
Fremont School Parent university online, Fall 2020
grades k-5
The challenge:
Engaging with families during the pandemic to share resources, educate about continuing distance learning, and support parents
The epic approach:
Continued use of EPIC virtual space to engage families, connect parents to administrators and each other, educate parents about new and challenging mental health and academic challenges
The RESULTS:
Parents were empowered to share struggles across most aspects of distance learning and social emotional learning, for themselves and their children; parents shared personal growth and what tips were going to be useful for their families; parents appreciated the content tailored for their school
new Parent university online, summer 2020
all grade levels
The challenge:
Parent engagement during the pandemic and distance learning
The EPIC APPROACh:
Creating a virtual space that encourages and educates parents to prepare for fall 2020
The RESULTS:
Parents find support in fellow parents and from instructors about dealing with social and emotional challenges as well as tips for student success
Parent university
Middle school
The challenge:
More intentional and substantive parent engagement.
The EPIC APPROACh:
Creating a shared space with site admin that encourages and educates parents.
The RESULTS:
Parents experience career exploration process and understand middle school obstacles and tools to support students.
Career connections
California city career connections network
The challenge:
Lack of connection between secondary schools and potential industry career pathways.
The EPIC APPROACh:
Collaboration between schools and local government/nonprofit to connect industry with future workforce.
The RESULTS:
Delayed due to pandemic.