More Than a Seat at the Table Podcast

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More Than a Seat at the Table is a product of the Diversifying the Educator Workforce (DEW) Collaborative at Great Schools Partnership. The DEW Collaborative is led by project lead Danielle Pierre, and team members, Clyde Cole, Erin Conley, Darthula Mathews, Scarlett Tannetta, and Leah Tuckman. Theme music for this podcast was composed and recorded by Jay Gardoqui. This podcast is edited and produced by Ian Bassingwaithe and Kayla Girardin.

Podcast Description

More Than a Seat at the Table focuses on elevating our mission to diversify the New England educator workforce. Our episodes will address the stark underrepresentation of people of color in teaching and leadership roles across the education spectrum, from pre-K through university.

We will engage with key community members, from state educational agencies shaping policies to school district leaders implementing change on the ground and community support organizations forging connections that empower teachers of color.

Join us on this compelling journey as we amplify DEW voices from the field, highlight effective DEW best practices, challenge assumptions, and advocate for a more inclusive educational landscape.

You can also find us on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

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Tuesday Jun 11, 2024

Diversifying the Educator Workforce: A Collective Approach

Tuesday Jun 11, 2024

Today’s episode features Jess DeCarolis, who is currently the Division Director of Student Pathways at the Vermont Agency of Education. In this episode, Jess shares the work of the New England Secondary School Consortium (NESSC) Task Force on Diversifying the Educator Workforce and their creation of the Increasing the Racial, Ethnic, and Linguistic Diversity of the Educator Workforce. The report, developed based on research and input from a range of stakeholders in each state, specifically identified grounding principles and five areas of action that influence demographic changes in the current educator workforce.

About Our Funders

This podcast and our diversification work is made possible by our funders: Barr Foundation, McClure Foundation, Nellie Mae Education Foundation, and New Hampshire Charitable Foundation.

About the DEW Collaborative

The Diversifying the Educator Workforce (DEW) Collaborative has a deep commitment to educational equity, and we firmly believe that a racially, ethnically, and linguistically diverse educator workforce is vital to improving learning for all students. The movement to diversify the educator workforce has yielded a variety of influential organizations, initiatives, and partnerships across the region. The work often happens in silos, but we believe collaboration is crucial. As a collaborative with access to leaders, educators, and policymakers, we’re dedicated to building synergy among stakeholders to enhance the impact on communities, students, and families.

The DEW Collaborative is led by project lead Danielle Pierre, and team members, Clyde Cole, Erin Conley, Darthula Mathews Leah Tuckman, and Scarlett Tannetta.

To learn more about the DEW work and Great Schools Partnership, visit our website.