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SUMMARY:KB Connections with JoHo Talent
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Clarity\, Confidence\, and Connection: Practical Tools for Your Job Search\nSearching for your next role can feel overwhelming – but it doesn’t have to be. In this interactive session\, Jonathan Howard\, founder of JoHo Talent Network\, will share practical tools to bring structure and momentum to your search. Whether you’re just beginning your search or are in the thick of it\, this session will help you replace stress with clarity\, confidence\, and connection. \nRegister Today\n\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n		 \n		\n			Jonathan Howard is the founder of JoHo Talent Network – and a recruiter at heart (he genuinely loves a good resume). A Teach For America alum\, he spent 12 years at Democracy Prep\, starting as a teacher and eventually leading the network’s talent acquisition team. Since then\, he’s helped hundreds of mission-driven organizations find great leaders AND helped great leaders find their next chapter. Before launching JoHo\, Jonathan was an Associate Partner at Edgility Consulting\, where he led national searches for CEOs\, EDs\, and senior teams. He started JoHo to offer a more human\, accessible\, and values-aligned approach to hiring. He’s passionate about surfacing untapped talent\, supporting people through career transitions\, and building leadership teams that reflect the values and communities they serve.
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Tools:  Navigating the Messy\, Relational Work of Knowledge Brokering
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an honest conversation about what it really takes to facilitate collaboration across differences. We’ll explore why technical tools and frameworks\, while valuable\, are insufficient on their own\, and what an adaptive\, relationally rich practice of knowledge brokering looks like. This session\, facilitated by Cami Velasquez and Emma Parkerson from Systems Design Lab\,  centers collective inquiry over answers\, inviting you to surface shared challenges and explore what might be possible when we name the complexity together. We’ll explore questions like: \nHow do we create common ground for authentic collaboration when our systems pull us toward the familiar? \nHow do we navigate power dynamics and foster trust across diverse cultural perspectives? \nWhat would it mean to develop an adaptive\, relationally rich practice that situates tools within a deeper understanding of the human systems they serve?   \nThis event is open to all\, with particular relevance to emerging knowledge brokers and those starting to explore the field. Join us to share struggles\, compare notes\, and envision new possibilities together. Ahead of the event\, be sure to read their recent blog for EKBN to learn more. \nRegister Today!
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SUMMARY:Evidence Synthesis with Educators in Mind
DESCRIPTION:Evidence synthesis research (systematic reviews\, meta-analyses\, and more) offers access to an entire body of literature in one place\, which is appealing for educational decision-makers who want a comprehensive look at evidence before making program and policy decisions. Yet\, studies on the use of research in education offer little evidence of educators actually using synthesis findings. Why does this gap exist and what approaches may help narrow it? These questions will guide the discussions in this knowledge cafe\, along with ideas and suggestions for approaches to bridge the gap. Join Dr. Elizabeth Day\, Assistant Director of Outreach and Research Assistant Professor at the University of Oregon for this presentation! \nRegister Today
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SUMMARY:CREATEd Co-design Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Join the CREATEd team at the University of Delaware to learn more about an upcoming funded opportunity for EKBN members to participate in a co-design using the new CREATEd Co-Design Toolkit. Co-design is an approach to collaboration that brings together researchers\, practitioners\, and communication designers as equal collaborators to develop practical solutions to pressing educational challenges. The CREATEd Toolkit – to be publicly released later this fall – is an innovative\, equity-centered process for transforming research into usable\, research-informed resources.  \nLearn more about co-design\, proposal requirements\, and timelines ahead of the full call for proposals in November. Register for the information session on October 29 at 7pm ET. \nRegister Here
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SUMMARY:Storytelling with Education Data
DESCRIPTION:Data storytelling is a powerful way to bridge the gap between research and practice\, turning complex findings into clear\, engaging narratives that inspire action. In this session for the Education Knowledge Brokers Network\, Andy A. Accettola\, PhD\, will share practical strategies for translating education research into stories that resonate with educators\, policymakers\, and stakeholders. Drawing on his experience as a former middle school teacher\, researcher\, and consultant\, Andy will demonstrate how to frame compelling data questions\, incorporate student voice\, and use visualizations and the And-But-Therefore (ABT) framework to create actionable insights. Participants will leave with tools to craft strengths-based\, evidence-driven stories that foster informed decision-making and meaningful change in education. \nRegister Now
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SUMMARY:Network Hour with Phil Vahey
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a casual conversation where you can:\n🔁 connect with like-minded professionals\,\n🔶 share experiences of knowledge brokering\, and\n⚫️ explore strategies for finding\, interpreting\, and sharing research for diverse audiences. \nPhilip Vahey\, founder of Applied Learning Insights\, will be hosting this Network Hour. Over the course of his career\, Phil has been involved in software development\, bridging ideas from learning sciences with the edtech industry\, and applying learning sciences at scale. \nLink text
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SUMMARY:Ask Me Anything
DESCRIPTION:In our next Ask Me Anything\, Barbara Pape\, Director of Digital Promise’s Learner Variability Project focused on students with learning differences\, will be answering your questions on topics such as: \n\nlearning differences \nneurodiversity \npersonalized learning \nlearner variability \nwhole child teaching\nparent role in supporting children with learning differences\n\nIn addition to her work at Digital Promise\, Barbara serves on Stanford University’s Neurodiversity SIG and the Jacob’s Foundation SIG on learner variability. Barbara led national surveys on learner variability\, edtech\, and teacher practice; she has written the paper defining learner variability; and now hosts a regular webinar series. She is a first generation college student\, began her career as a middle school teacher\, earned an EdM at Harvard\, and is now working on a PhD at University College London. \nJoin us for your opportunity to ask Barbara anything! \nRegister Today!
URL:https://ekbn.org/event/ask-me-anything/
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SUMMARY:Knowledge Brokering through Curriculum Co-Design: Lessons from Justice-Centered Computing Education
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this engaging knowledge cafe with F. Megumi Kivuva to explore practical co-design and knowledge brokering routines\, examined through their work with curriculum co-design for justice-centered computing education (JCCE). Guided by bell hooks’ notion of praxis\, this knowledge cafe focuses on how Megumi teaches and shares research with practitioners to support their teaching through curriculum co-design for justice-centered computing education (JCCE). By examining the collaborative processes used to design and adapt curricula that foreground computing’s social-political implications within the constraints of informal learning environments\, Megumi will highlight the relationship work behind the design\, including issues of trust\, role navigation\, and the creation of boundary objects. Key challenges encountered in the process will be discussed along with the design choices used to navigate these challenges.  \nRegister Today! \nAbout Megumi: I am a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow at the University of Washington\, Seattle\, advised by Prof. Amy Ko. My PhD research aims to co-design computing education pathways for refugee youth\, their families\, and the community organizations that support them. Through community-participatory methodologies\, I work closely with refugee support organizations to develop computing education programs for refugee youth. My previous work includes CS integration in language learning\, co-construction in CS classes\, computational embroidery and e-textiles\, and teaching computing in various after-school settings. I hold a BA in Computer Science and Spanish Studies from Bard College.
URL:https://ekbn.org/event/knowledge-brokering-through-curriculum-co-design-lessons-from-justice-centered-computing-education/
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SUMMARY:EKBN Networking Hour
DESCRIPTION:Please join EKBN Ambassador Christina Claiborne for an informal hour of conversation and connection. Networking hours are great for expanding your circle of knowledge brokers and sparking new professional collaborations.  \nAbout your host: Christina is a Research Project Director at the Annenberg Institute\, where she leads the EdResearch for Action brief creation process. In her work\, she leads a board of practitioners and a team of researchers to create research synthesis briefs that distill key findings across various educational topics\, specifically tailored for school and district leaders. Prior to joining Annenberg\, Christina was the Assistant Director of Academics in the Education Department at Brown University. Christina holds a master’s degree in Urban Education Policy from Brown University\, and a bachelor’s in Economics and minor in Public Policy from the University of California\, Berkeley. Consider stopping by and asking Christina about the EdWorkingPapers Policy and Practice briefs\, a series of short summaries of EdResearch for Action’s most timely and policy-relevant working papers. \nRegister Today!
URL:https://ekbn.org/event/ekbn-networking-hour/
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SUMMARY:The Impacts of Federal Activities on Knowledge Brokering: Forging a Path Forward
DESCRIPTION:In December 2024\, EKBN hosted a knowledge cafe to discuss the implications of the upcoming presidential transition for the field of education knowledge brokers. One year later\, we are reconvening to review how our community has responded to the many challenges posed in 2025 and to continue to find pathways forward. Join us for candid conversation\, insights from policy experts\, and an opportunity to engage with other knowledge brokers about a topic that impacts us all. \nRegister Today!\nThis event is hosted by Jim Kohlmoos\, a policy advocate\, program manager\, executive leader\, and knowledge broker.
URL:https://ekbn.org/event/the-impacts-of-federal-activities-on-knowledge-brokering-forging-a-path-forward/
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SUMMARY:On-ramp to the Forum (Session 1)
DESCRIPTION:Not sure what to expect from the EKBN Forum? New to our network? \nJoin us for On-ramp to the Forum\, a short introductory session where you can learn more about knowledge brokering\, meet our team\, and get a sneak peek at our upcoming virtual forum. Whether you are already registered for the event or are considering if the forum is right for you\, On-ramp sessions are a great way to connect with others interested in knowledge brokering and learn more about the opportunities to get involved with EKBN!  \n*Note that we are offering three On-ramp sessions\, each with the same content\, to help accommodate a wide range of participant schedules. Please ensure you are signed up for your preferred date and time. All options can be found on our Events page.  \nRegister now for January 21 at 1:00-1:30pm ET
URL:https://ekbn.org/event/on-ramp-to-the-forum/
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SUMMARY:On-ramp to the Forum (Session 2)
DESCRIPTION:Not sure what to expect from the EKBN Forum? New to our network? \nJoin us for On-ramp to the Forum\, a short introductory session where you can learn more about knowledge brokering\, meet our team\, and get a sneak peek at our upcoming virtual forum. Whether you are already registered for the event or are considering if the forum is right for you\, On-ramp sessions are a great way to connect with others interested in knowledge brokering and learn more about the opportunities to get involved with EKBN!  \n*Note that we are offering three On-ramp sessions\, each with the same content\, to help accommodate a wide range of participant schedules. Please ensure you are signed up for your preferred date and time. All options can be found on our Events page.  \nLink text Register now for January 28 at 6:30-7:00pm ET[/button]
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SUMMARY:On-ramp to the Forum (Session 3)
DESCRIPTION:Not sure what to expect from the EKBN Forum? New to our network? \nJoin us for On-ramp to the Forum\, a short introductory session where you can learn more about knowledge brokering\, meet our team\, and get a sneak peek at our upcoming virtual forum. Whether you are already registered for the event or are considering if the forum is right for you\, On-ramp sessions are a great way to connect with others interested in knowledge brokering and learn more about the opportunities to get involved with EKBN!  \n*Note that we are offering three On-ramp sessions\, each with the same content\, to help accommodate a wide range of participant schedules. Please ensure you are signed up for your preferred date and time. All options can be found on our Events page.  \nRegister today for February 4 at 3:00-3:30pm ET
URL:https://ekbn.org/event/on-ramp-to-the-forum-session-3/
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SUMMARY:EKBN Forum: Shaping the Future of Knowledge Brokering
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Education Knowledge Broker Network at our first annual forum on February 24-26\, 2026. To learn more\, submit your proposal\, and register for the event\, check out our Annual Forum page.
URL:https://ekbn.org/event/ekbn-forum-shaping-the-future-of-knowledge-brokering/
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SUMMARY:EKBN Networking Hour
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an informal hour of conversation and connection – continue building on discussions from the EKBN Forum or stop by to learn more about our network and what we do. Networking hours are great for expanding your circle of knowledge brokers and sparking new professional collaborations.  \nRegistration is required. Reserve your seat today! \nRegister\n 
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SUMMARY:EKBN Networking Hour
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an informal hour of conversation and connection – continue building on discussions from the EKBN Forum or stop by to learn more about our network and what we do. Networking hours are great for expanding your circle of knowledge brokers and sparking new professional collaborations.  \nRegistration is required. Reserve your seat today! \nRegister\n 
URL:https://ekbn.org/event/ekbn-networking-hour-3/
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SUMMARY:EKBN Networking Hour
DESCRIPTION:Please join EKBN Ambassador\, Jen Loescher\, for an informal hour of conversation and connection. Networking hours are great for expanding your circle of knowledge brokers and sparking new professional collaborations.  \nRegister Today\nAbout your host: \nJennifer Loescher has been an educator in the Clark County School District since 1999 and currently serves as a Math Coach and Trainer with the Southern Nevada Regional Professional Development Program\, supporting educators across five southern counties. She began her career as a classroom teacher\, teaching 2nd-grade and 6th-grade math\, before transitioning into roles as a Learning Strategist and Data Coordinator. \nJen is an alumna of the Public Education Foundation’s Teacher Leadership Academy\, the inaugural Nevada Teach Plus Fellowship\, and the CREATEd Fellowship. She has also served on the Teach Plus National Policy Advisory Board and the 2022 Digital Promise Learner Variability Navigator Practitioner Advisory Board\, as well as in a senior role as a Powerful Coaching Manager at Digital Promise. Notably\, her team was a Finalist in the VITAL Prize Challenge\, where they co-designed a technology product to make mathematics more accessible for visually impaired students. Jen holds a BS in Elementary Education and an MS in Curriculum and Instruction\, both from the University of Nevada\, Las Vegas. \nJen is passionate about serving fellow educators through professional learning\, coaching\, and collaborative leadership— to ultimately improve student outcomes through the art and science of teaching. \n 
URL:https://ekbn.org/event/ekbn-networking-hour-4/
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SUMMARY:The CREATEd Co-Design Toolkit: A Resource for Knowledge Brokers
DESCRIPTION:Join Elizabeth Farley-Ripple\, Director of the Center for Research Use in Education at the University of Delaware\, and colleagues in this upcoming interactive webinar. You’ll be introduced to CREATEd’s FREE co-design toolkit and will learn more about how to create equity-centered\, research-informed resources in collaborative teams\, and see results of co-design work!  \nHear from those who have used the toolkit\, including:  \n\nCarolyn Hammerschmidt\, Content Creator in the development of the CREATEd Co-design Toolkit and coach to several co-design teams\nIsabel Lopez Hurtado\, facilitator and coach of several co-design teams\nHeather Poparad\, facilitator of two co-design teams\nAnnastasia Purinton\, Content Creator in the development of the CREATEd Co-design Toolkit\, coach\, and facilitator to several co-design teams\n\nWhether you are new to co-design\, actively planning a project\, or currently engaged in the work\, you’ll leave with new insights and fresh ideas. \nRegister today!
URL:https://ekbn.org/event/the-created-co-design-toolkit-a-resource-for-knowledge-brokers/
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SUMMARY:EKBN Journal Club
DESCRIPTION:New Event! The EKBN Journal Club will gather to discuss Morgan Meyer’s article\, The Rise of the Knowledge Broker. Meyer’s commentary raises important questions for knowledge brokers\, and introduces the concept of brokered knowledge. This short and accessible work is a great introduction for those wanting to delve more deeply into the practice and theory of knowledge brokering. We’ll discuss the benefits and drawbacks of our “double peripherality” and how we can make our often-invisible work more visible. \nJoin us on Tuesday\, April 21st\, 12:00 –1:00 PM ET.  \nRegister to receive the reading link and Zoom invite. \nRegister Now!
URL:https://ekbn.org/event/ekbn-journal-club/
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SUMMARY:Democratizing Education Statistics Through an AI Agent
DESCRIPTION:Information about education provides a critical foundation for understanding the status of education and is used to help identify areas for improvement\, track progress\, and make informed decisions about policies and resource allocation. Yet access to and effective use of federal education data has become increasingly difficult as technical barriers and support structures have eroded.The American Institutes for Research (AIR) is addressing this challenge through the development of a conversational Artificial Intelligence (AI) Agent designed to democratize access to federal education data. By allowing users to ask questions in plain language and receive tailored\, data-driven responses\, the AI Agent lowers barriers related to software\, technical expertise\, and data literacy. This session introduces AIR’s AI Analysis Agent and demonstrates how it can transform the way researchers\, policymakers\, educators\, parents\, and community-based organizations explore and use education data\, shifting complex analyses from time‑consuming technical tasks to intuitive\, on‑demand inquiry. \nRegister Today
URL:https://ekbn.org/event/democratizing-education-statistics-through-an-ai-agent/
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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/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events
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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/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events
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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/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events
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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.
URL:https://ekbn.org/event/from-evidence-to-everyday-practice-lessons-for-knowledge-brokers-from-a-research-practice-partnership/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events
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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/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events
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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.
URL:https://ekbn.org/event/the-business-of-brokering/
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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/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events
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