Katy McArthur, Author at Education Pioneers

Leading through a Financial Crisis: 5 Pieces of Wisdom from Education Pioneers’ CEO

Education Pioneers (EP) CEO Melissa Wu shares advice and insight for nonprofit leaders navigating the challenges of the current landscape.

A Warm Welcome for EP’s 2025 Summer Fellows in Dallas

This week, Education Pioneers (EP) brought together Alumni, Fellows, and champions from across Dallas for our Welcome and Connect gathering in the heart of downtown. We celebrated the official launch of our 2025 Summer Fellowship, welcoming 44 new Fellows (four of whom will support local organizations), and introduced them to our network of more than 70 Dallas-area Alumni.

Case Study: EP & Commit: Partnering for Impact in North Texas

This case study explores how Commit and EP collaborated to address pressing talent needs and accelerate systems-level change.

Full Circle Leadership: How EP Alumni Are Powering the Next Generation of K–12 Changemakers

Twelve EP Alumni hailing from districts, nonprofits, and K–12 organizations across the country joined the recent Impact Fellow Convening to guide the Fellows, share insights from their own leadership journeys, and help illuminate the way forward.

Bay Area Impact Exchange: A Night of Connection, Purpose, and Momentum

Over the last 21 years, EP has placed more than 740 Fellows in Bay Area education organizations. Today, more than 500 local Alumni are shaping systems, leading schools, and designing solutions that reach thousands of students and families.

Driving Impact in New York City: How EP Fellows Advanced Key Math and Literacy Initiatives in the Country’s Largest School District

Serving more than 900,000 students, New York City Public Schools implements numerous large-scale initiatives aimed at advancing high-quality teaching and learning. Since 2006, Education Pioneers has placed more than 200 Fellows within NYCPS to support the operations of these efforts, helping ensure they are executed effectively and with impact.

EP Alum and CEO of Empower Schools, Alyssa Morton, Joins EP’s Board of Directors

Education Pioneers (EP) is proud to welcome Alyssa Morton (2015 Alum) to our Board of Directors. From her early experiences in an EP externship and Fellowship to her current role as CEO and Partner of Empower Schools, Alyssa’s journey exemplifies how EP cultivates a pipeline of high-impact, long-term educational leaders.

EP Alumni Spotlight: Kennisha Miles

At EP, we believe in the power of storytelling to inspire and connect our Alumni network. That’s why we’re asking our Alumni some key questions—diving into their journeys, challenges, and insights to learn how they’re driving impact in education. This time, we’re featuring Kennisha Miles (2017), whose commitment to student success and community-driven impact continues to public education in New Jersey.

Impacting Houston and Beyond: Recap of EP’s Community Breakfast

In January, Education Pioneers (EP) held a Community Breakfast to share about our work and our plans to expand our reach and impact in Houston. It was inspiring to gather with EP Partners, champions, 15 Alums, and our executive team – all who share a deep commitment to an equitable and excellent education for all students in Houston and across Texas.

Announcing EP’s 2024-25 Impact Fellow Cohort: Empowering the Next Generation of Education Leaders

EP is thrilled to introduce the 2024-25 National Impact Fellow Cohort, a dynamic group of 30 leaders who are partnering with 22 organizations across the country to drive meaningful change in education.

EP Alumni Spotlight: Juan Serrano

Juan Serrano joined the EP Fellowship in 2016 to deepen his understanding of how systems can perpetuate inequities. “Experiencing this illuminated how systemic barriers operate across educational pipelines. I recognized I still didn’t have the full picture, so joining EP felt like a perfect opportunity to widen my perspective.”