Educating All Learners Alliance

Our June 2 webinar with Code in Motion by SPARKS was so vital that we adapted it into a podcast episode to share their inspiring work with our entire community. In this episode, the project’s leaders and coaches discuss how they are reimagining computer science education for students experiencing housing insecurity through community-led, dignified pathways to success. Access the full podcast transcript at: tinyurl.com/CodeInMotion 

EALA welcomes Kate Cochran, the Managing Director of the Partnership for Student Success, to discuss the critical intersection of mentoring, transition-planning, and student outcomes. Learn how centering the voices of students with disabilities in mentoring programs creates stronger paths toward post-secondary education and career success. Find out how your school or district can access their new open-source training toolkits to strengthen your student support pipelines. To learn more visit: https://www.partnershipstudentsuccess.org/online-training/ and check out https://eepm.mentoring.org/ for Elements of Effective Practice for Mentoring. Access the full podcast transcript at: tinyurl.com/DeepDive-PSS   

How can school leaders move beyond traditional instruction to truly center the needs of every student? In this episode, we sit down with two visionary principals from San Diego: Andrea Pino-Antl of Creative Performing and Media Arts and Jennifer Chien of Casita Center for Technology, Science, and Math. Listen as we dive into a candid conversation about overcoming the fixed mindset in math instruction and explore the specific strategies and tools that support students who learn differently. From fostering a culture of belonging to practical advice for fellow administrators, Andrea and Jennifer share how they are turning learner variability into a school-wide strength. Access the full podcast transcript at tinyurl.com/DeepDive-SanDiego   

The shortage of special education teachers isn't just a staffing issue—it’s a student outcomes issue. When turnover is high, the consistency and quality of support for students with disabilities suffer. How do we move beyond "filling gaps" to building sustainable pipelines that prepare educators for the reality of the modern classroom? In this episode, we’re joined by Sabrina Baptiste, Project Director for the Pathways Alliance. Sabrina shares insights into how innovative preparation models are ensuring new teachers are ready to support diverse learning needs from the start. We dive into what’s working in the field, the systemic shifts still needed, and how we can center the needs of all learners by investing in the people who teach them. Access the full transcript at: tinyurl.com/5MinPathways 

Dive into this episode as Aurora from EALA chats with Michelle Soriano, a Professional Learning Specialist at CAST’s Accessibility Solutions team. Explore how Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and innovative accessibility strategies are transforming education. From policy shifts to practical wins, discover actionable insights for creating equitable learning environments for all.  For more information, reach out to [email protected].  Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe to EALA’s newsletter to stay up to date: https://innovateedunyc.formstack.com/forms/eala_newsletter_signup Access the full transcript at https://tinyurl.com/5MinsWithCAST