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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.
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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.
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