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SUMMARY:From the Streets to the Seats: Partnership for Knowledge Exchange
DESCRIPTION:In this casual ‘fireside chat\,’ EKBN Director Katie Philp sits down with longtime collaborator\, Ruben Saldana\, to explore the development of partnerships that elevate the role of lived experience in evidence production and use. They’ll discuss the importance of trust between grassroots and grasstops organizations\, how practice and research can co-evolve through partnership\, and the impacts of these collaborations in youth development contexts.  \nRuben Saldaña is the founder of Credible Messengers of Florida and founder and head coach of RuCamp\, a mixed-martial arts program for youth. As a formerly incarcerated gang leader\, Ruben has dedicated himself to youth mentorship and youth violence prevention efforts. Credible Messenger Mentors have lived experiences similar to the youth they mentor\, such as former justice system involvement or gang participation. Ruben is a recognized leader in youth gang deterrence and violence prevention\, serving as an expert consultant for local governments working to address youth crime.  \nRegistration coming soon.
URL:https://ekbn.org/event/from-the-streets-to-the-seats-partnership-for-knowledge-exchange/
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SUMMARY:Networking Hour with Tabitha Reynolds Hoang
DESCRIPTION:Each month\, join us for a conversation with other knowledge brokers for the purpose of meeting others who are doing similar work\, create professional connections\, and building community. \nThis month meet Tabitha Reynolds Hoang\, a research and policy analyst at Southern Education Foundation and EKBN Ambassador\, supporting research partnerships and the design and dissemination of education research. \nRegister Here
URL:https://ekbn.org/event/networking-hour-with-tabitha-reynolds-hoang/
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SUMMARY:The Unique Vantage Point of Knowledge Brokers
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Aubrey Escobar to explore the unique vantage point of Knowledge Brokers\, and how to identify and mitigate systems failures using ‘The Ghost Triptych’ framework. \nKnowledge brokers sit at the intersections where research meets practice\, policy meets implementation\, and investment meets outcomes\, often making them the first to notice the gap between what a system claims to produce and what actually reaches students and communities. Their positioning gives them a unique vantage point for detecting what this session calls “ghosts”: places where knowledge appears to move through a system but quietly evaporates before producing durable change. The Ghost Triptych names three distinct failure modes at the classroom\, institutional\, and economic levels: Ghost Learning (students who appear to acquire knowledge but retain nothing durable)\, Ghost Transformation (institutions that adopt reforms on paper while operational reality remains unchanged)\, and Ghost GDP (economic indicators that reflect education spending without capturing whether that investment produced actual human capability). Because ghost failures disproportionately affect historically marginalized communities\, this framework positions knowledge brokering as equity work\, not merely translation. Participants will leave with a diagnostic tool they can apply immediately and a deeper appreciation for why their role in the system is not optional but essential. \nRegister Here\nDr. Aubrey Escobar is a scholar-practitioner whose work sits at the intersection of institutional assessment\, organizational theory\, and educational technology leadership. She is the founder of The Fulcra Institute\, a think tank for institutional plurality research\, and serves as CEO and President of CLEAR (Center for Leadership Equity and Research)\, where she advances equity-centered leadership development across K-12 and higher education. Dr. Escobar’s assessment frameworks\, including the 360° ROI Framework\, the APRI (AI Program Rigor Index)\, the IRII (Institutional Risk and Integrity Index)\, and the DialogIQ measurement architecture\, form the diagnostic backbone of her intellectual project: mapping where institutions produce the conditions they claim to eliminate. That structural diagnosis is the foundation of the Ghost Triptych\, the framework she presents\, which names Ghost Learning\, Ghost Transformation\, and Ghost GDP as the three measurable failure modes of institutional performance theater. She is the author of The Connected District (April 2026) and the forthcoming The AI Alchemist (June 2026). She serves as adjunct professor at Oklahoma Wesleyan University and American Public University System\, teaching organizational leadership and business strategy.
URL:https://ekbn.org/event/the-unique-vantage-point-of-knowledge-brokers/
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SUMMARY:From Evidence to Everyday Practice
DESCRIPTION:Join Erika Kitzmiller as she shares the results of a five-year research-practice partnership dedicated to transforming college access and persistence. By working side-by-side with students and staff\, her team designed\, implemented\, and evaluated structural and instructional reforms that are now driving student success. \nThis session moves beyond theory to focus on the “how” of collaboration between educators\, researchers\, and youth. Attendees will leave with open-access\, adaptable tools\, including: A replicable research–practice partnership structure; Sample inquiry and reflection protocols; Templates for practice-embedded data use; Strategies for sustaining knowledge exchange over time \nDon’t miss this opportunity to learn how to apply these evidence-based strategies to your own school or community. \nRegister Here\nAbout the Speaker \nErika Kitzmiller is the author of  Unchartered: How One High School Transformed First-Generation College Success (Harvard Education Press\, 2026) and The Roots of Educational Inequality: Philadelphia’s Germantown High School\, 1907-2014 (Penn Press\, 2022). Erika studies historical and contemporary policies and practices that contribute to inequality and identifies solutions to end it.  She is committed to inquiry-driven\, practice-based methods to advance educational equity and social justice. She is a Research Associate Professor at the University of Chicago’s Crown School for Social Work\, Policy\, and Practice’s Urban Education Institute\, a non-resident fellow at Harvard University’s Hutchins Center\, and a research affiliate with Gordon Institute for Advanced Study at Teachers College\, Columbia University. \nHer work has been published in Educational Researcher\, Harvard Educational Review\, Teachers College Record\, Dissent\, the Hechinger Report\, the Philadelphia Inquirer\, Reuters\, and the Washington Post. She has received funding from Barnard College\, Columbia University\, Harvard University\, the National Academy of Education\, the National Science Foundation\, the Russell Sage Foundation\, the Spencer Foundation\, and the University of Pennsylvania. She has worked as a public and independent school administrator and teacher and regularly consults with businesses\, schools\, and non-profits. She has also served on the boards and advisory councils of the Institute for Immigration Concerns\, The School at Columbia\, Athena Center for Women’s Leadership\, and Barnard Center for Research on Women. \nShe earned a Ph.D. in History\, a Ph.D. in Education\, Culture\, and Society\, and a Master’s in Public Administration at the University of Pennsylvania and her B.A.\, magna cum laude\, in History and Italian from Wellesley College.
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SUMMARY:AMA with Derek Eagle Lee LaRance
DESCRIPTION:Join Derek Eagle Lee LaRance\, an Indigenous strategist and program leader. Derek’s work sits at the intersection of AI\, language revitalization\, tribal sovereignty\, and economic development. Join us for this event to engage in topics such as:  \n\nWhat counts as evidence when indigenous communities are sharpening education and tech. \nHow can educators engage AI without surrendering sovereignty?\nLanguage revitalization as an education and technological innovation problem\, not solely a cultural preservation problem. \nBuilding human infrastructure for equitable tech futures with educators\, youth\, and community.\n\nBring your questions and ask Derek anything! \nRegister Here!\nAbout Derek: \nDerek is an Indigenous strategist and program leader whose work sits at the intersection of AI\, language revitalization\, tribal sovereignty\, and economic development. A West Point graduate and former U.S. Army artillery officer\, he has led initiatives across Amazon\, Cherokee Film\, FLAIR\, and as a Strategic Advisor to Indigitize\, helping build programs in Indigenous affairs\, Native language media localization\, Indigenous education\, and emerging technology. Derek is known for connecting community-centered vision with practical execution across technology\, policy\, partnerships\, and storytelling. His work consistently centers Indigenous rights\, community benefit\, and long-term capacity building. \nIn addition to his executive and program leadership work\, Derek has served in advisory and board roles supporting Indigenous education\, global youth development\, and Indigenous technology advancement. Originally from Las Vegas\, Nevada\, he lives with his family in Owasso\, Oklahoma\, on Cherokee Nation land.
URL:https://ekbn.org/event/ama-with-derek-eagle-lee-larance/
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SUMMARY:The Business of Brokering
DESCRIPTION:Join Claire Han\, Founder and CEO of MyEducationResearcher\, and Joana Idokwo\, Founder of Mind Investors\, for this informal conversation about the possibilities and challenges of entrepreneurship as knowledge brokers in education. If you are an independent consultant or entrepreneur or considering entering the sector\, don’t miss this opportunity. You’re invited to join the discussion to learn\, ask questions\, and network with other knowledge brokers.  \nRegister Here\nAbout our featured guests: \nClaire Han is passionate about communicating meta-analytic results to practitioners and policymakers by encouraging understanding without ignoring complexity. Her web application\, MyEducationResearcher\, automates many of the time-intensive search\, screening\, and analytic steps by codifying What Works Clearinghouse procedures into precise and clear Python commands. Her research has been funded by the National Science Foundation and the Department of Education (U.S.). Claire holds a Ph.D in Education from Johns Hopkins University. At Hopkins\, she developed methodological expertise in meta-analysis and research synthesis working alongside Dr. Robert Slavin. \nJoana Idokwo is the founder of Mind Investors\, where she works across Africa\, the U.S.\, and the Middle East to help young people\, especially those with disabilities\, successfully transition from school to work and life. Her work focuses on creating access to real-world learning through Career & Technical Education (CTE) and TVET\, while also bridging gaps between policy and community needs. She is an active member of the Council for Exceptional Children. Whether collaborating with schools\, nonprofits\, or government agencies\, she brings warmth\, creativity\, and deep commitment to equity. Joana also serves as an Ambassador for the Education Knowledge Broker Network. She is passionate about making education more inclusive\, practical\, and empowering.
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SUMMARY:From Noise to Clarity: Equity-Centered Communication That Builds Trust and Drives Action
DESCRIPTION:Communication is not about what’s said\, it’s about what’s understood and acted on. In this interactive session\, Sharise Johnson will guide participants through a practical approach to equity-centered communication that strengthens how organizations share knowledge\, engage communities\, and drive action. \nTogether\, we’ll explore: \n\nWhere communication breaks down and how it impacts trust and decision-making\nHow to translate complex research and ideas into clear\, accessible messaging\nWhat it looks like to communicate with communities\, not just to them\n\nParticipants will walk away with real tools\, including SMJ Communications’ Communications Equity Audit™\, to immediately assess and strengthen their own messaging. \nThis session is designed to be highly interactive\, reflective\, and grounded in real-world application. \nRegister Here!\nAbout Sharise: \nSharise M. Johnson is the Founder and Communications Excellence Officer of SMJ Communications\, a strategic communications firm supporting school districts\, nonprofits\, and mission-driven organizations nationwide. With more than two decades of experience in education and public-sector communications\, she partners with senior leaders to strengthen messaging\, navigate complexity\, and lead with clarity during moments of change\, growth\, and public accountability.
URL:https://ekbn.org/event/from-noise-to-clarity-equity-centered-communication-that-builds-trust-and-drives-action/
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