We live in a fast-moving world driven by knowledge, innovation and creativity. Our nation’s schools are adapting to these changes—but much remains to be done. We need a culture change in public education to transform the way we teach, lead and learn.
Education First can help. We are a mission-driven strategy and policy organization with unique and deep expertise in education improvement. We partner with practitioners, policymakers, funders and advocates to design and accelerate policies and plans that help all young people— particularly students in poverty and students of color—succeed in college, careers and life.
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Leading with Partnership and Compassion: An interview with LA County Office of Education Superintendent Dr. Debra Duardo (Part 2)
Across the country, education systems leaders are in the middle of an unusually complex summer. Between ongoing pandemic response and the recent groundswell of interest and attention on issues of racial justice, they are dealing with monumental challenges ranging from housing, to food, to safety and to wellbeing. We sat down with Dr. Debra Duardo, Superintendent of the Los Angeles...
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Cristina Muñoz has dedicated her career to improving outcomes for students, particularly students of color and students living in low-income communities. Her work has one goal—to support districts, agencies and organizations to develop and implement equitable and inclusive strategies that are reflective of the communities they seek to serve. Cristina has supported a range of CMOs, state agencies, nonprofits and...
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