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#GivingTuesdayNow

By Colleen Downie, May 5, 2020

On a typical day the work of our Alums and Fellows is behind the scenes supporting teachers and students in the classroom. COVID-19 has thrust their work into the spotlight: managing a district’s move to digital learning, coordinating how to still get kids their lunches, and more. This crisis has laid bare the opportunity gap that remains a reality for too many kids and communities. The choices education leaders make now can combat or exacerbate those inequities. Now is the time to invest in adaptive, inclusive, and equity-focused leaders — those are the leaders EP develops through our...
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Leadership Journeys
Talent in Action

Pioneer Profile: Dr. Vanessa Monterosa

By Vanessa Monterosa, March 12, 2020

In this Pioneer Profile with 2014 EP Alum Dr. Vanessa Monterosa , she talks about her pioneering work in digital citizenship, the leaders that inspire her, and what's she still learning to do. What were you doing before EP? Before EP, I was a Ph.D. student working as a Research Associate at the USC Rossier School of Education where I was doing research on social media and college access/success. What led you to EP & why did you pursue the opportunity? I originally was accepted as an EP Fellow in 2011 as I was graduating from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. I had been offered an...
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EP Insights
EP Updates

10 Application Tips for the EP Impact Fellowship

By Eric Ortlip, March 12, 2020

The Impact Fellowship is a comprehensive professional and leadership development experience that offers data-focused strategic professionals an opportunity for: Leadership Development: Learning and leadership development opportunities alongside a group of like-minded peers, with a focus on adaptive and inclusive leadership Professional Network of Connections: Access to and participation in a broader network of leaders having impact throughout the education ecosystem Social Impact: Opportunities for direct impact through placement with an education organization To help you put your best foot...
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Leadership Journeys

Alums Across America / EP Roadshow 2020: Memphis

By Thalia Tirado, March 6, 2020

EP is on a mission to mobilize and catalyze our national network of now more than 4,500 Alumni. With more than 70% of them continuing to work in education following their EP Fellowship and 30% holding senior roles at their organizations, they are a serious segment of the talented and influential professionals working to transform the education system for kids, schools, and communities. We’re energized by the potential for how much we can accomplish together — but none of it will happen without the support of the people who know us best: our Pioneers for life. I’m thrilled and honored to be...
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EP Updates

Walking (Learning, and Leading) in Memphis

By Brianne Stuard, March 5, 2020

Last week EP Fellows from across the country gathered in Memphis as part of their Impact Fellowship leadership development programming. These convenings are a space for Fellows to develop and deepen relationships amongst the cohort while gaining context on the current education landscape in a specific location (in this case Memphis) and drawing connections between Memphis and the education sector in their own city. Throughout the two-day convening Fellows had an opportunity to interact with each other, meet local leaders, and explore Memphis’ rich historical and education landscape. ARRIVING...

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