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Do We Know How to Drive Radical Change in Education?

Photo Credit: Joshua Rothhaas Note: This post originally appeared on LinkedIn. Educating every single child in our country exceptionally well shouldn’t be a radical idea. But

July 23, 2015

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Entering Education Field Can Prove an Exciting Path

NOTE: This Op-Ed originally appeared in the Oakland Tribune. Most of the graduates of the class of 2015 have yet to settle into their first job

June 3, 2015

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From Contributor To Leader: 3 Common Challenges New Managers Face

NOTE: This piece originally appeared on Idealist. Moving from individual contributor to first-time people manager is a big jump. In fact, it’s the most difficult transition you’ll

May 28, 2015

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5 Critical Questions for a Powerful, Meaningful Career in Education

Note: This post originally appeared on LinkedIn. For the past seven years, I’ve had the privilege of supporting hundreds of Education Pioneers leaders to find powerful,

May 13, 2015

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3 Reasons Why You Should Take the Leap and Apply to EP’s Analyst Fellowship

As a current EP Analyst Fellow, I’m in the midst of an incredibly transformational experience. And while I don’t yet have the benefit of hindsight,

April 20, 2015

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ASU+GSV Reflections: EdTech Can Be Both a Disrupter & Equalizer

Note: This post originally appeared on LinkedIn. The desert winds that blew through last week’s ASU+GSV Summit 2015 in Scottsdale, Arizona carried new perspectives and insights on

April 17, 2015

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To Achieve Education’s Complex Work, Capacity Matters

In Las Vegas, many leaders (including EP Alumni) are doing whatever it takes to help the city’s students thrive. As Chief of Staff and External

March 12, 2015

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Education Pioneers Q&A with Analyst Alumna Vi Nguyen

Vi Nguyen once thought that her success story was the norm. When she was nine years old, Vi and her family emigrated to the U.S.

February 18, 2015

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Alumni Rock Star Round-Up: From Mobile Apps to the World’s Most Innovative Companies, EP Alumni are Transforming Education

EP Alumni are making powerful change in our country. Among our thriving community of leaders, here are just a few recent, high-profiles successes of pioneers

February 11, 2015

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The Data Imperative, Part III: Harnessing the Power of Data

Editor’s note: This week, EP is posting a three-part series about challenges of data use in education from a recent report from Mathematica Policy Research,

January 30, 2015

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The Data Imperative, Part II: Solving Education’s Data Challenges

Editor’s note: This week, EP is posting a three-part series about challenges of data use in education from a recent report from Mathematica Policy Research,

January 29, 2015

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The Data Imperative, Part I: Challenges Along the Way

Editor’s note: This week, EP is posting a three-part series about challenges of data use in education from a recent report from Mathematica Policy Research,

January 28, 2015

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Betting on Future Leaders in Las Vegas

When EP Alumna Erica Mosca (Graduate School Fellowship 2011) made Las Vegas her home, it wasn’t the lure of luxe nightlife that attracted her. Instead,

January 15, 2015

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Alumni Profile: Christopher Ruszkowski, Chief Officer, Teacher and Leader Effectiveness Unit, Delaware DOE

There’s incredibly meaningful work happening across the country to transform American public schools for all students. Just ask Christopher Ruszkowski. “It’s happening in big cities

July 21, 2014

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EP Celebrates First-Generation College Students

Increasing the number of diverse leaders in education, and especially first generation college-goers, has always been a key priority at Education Pioneers. Of the more

May 27, 2014

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Be Personal, Be Passionate, Dare Greatly: 3 Themes from the 2013 Analyst Fellowship National Convening

This November, I attended the Analyst Fellowship National Convening in San Francisco, along with 84 of my peers, Education Pioneers staff, and guest speakers. The

November 26, 2013

Analyst Fellows Convene to Discuss Nashville Prep Charter School and School Choice

In late January, the Southern region Analyst Fellowship cohort convened in Nashville, Tennessee to discuss issues surrounding change management and innovative ideas in education. Several

June 24, 2013

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EP President Frances McLaughlin Writes for Education Week About Cage-Busting Network Performance

Cage-Busting Network Performance Guest blogging this week is Frances McLaughlin, President of Education Pioneers. Education Pioneers is a national nonprofit with a bold vision to

April 26, 2013

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EP Alum Scott Gaiber Writes for Education Week about Transforming a SFUSD Middle School

From Rick Hess’ “Straight Up” Blog on Education Week Guest blogging today is Scott Gaiber, Director of Recruitment and Human Capital Support for the San

April 23, 2013

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EP Alum Shannah Varon Writes for Education Week About Hybrid Education Leadership

Originally published on Education Week: Cage-Busting: Hybrid Leadership Guest blogging this week is Shannah Varón, Executive Director of Boston Collegiate Charter School (BCCS) in Dorchester, Massachusetts,

April 23, 2013

Analyst Fellowship Community Project: The Secret to Surpassing Your Fundraising Target: 8 Easy Steps

After we had our plan in place for the Student Consultancy Program, we quickly realized that we needed a way to finance our program. We

April 12, 2013

Analyst Fellowship Community Project: Turning Vision into Reality

When asked by Education Pioneers to think of a project that would give back to the community, I considered my own dreams and experiences. As

April 11, 2013

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Education Pioneers Recognized as Top Nonprofit in Bay Area and Washington, D.C.

In 2013, Education Pioneers celebrates our 10 year anniversary. We are incredibly proud of the accomplishments of our Fellows and Partners over the years, and

January 17, 2013

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Analyst Fellows Convene to Discuss Growth and Scale in Education

As part of the Education Pioneers Analyst Fellowship experience, Fellows come together for a series of five convenings to discuss their experiences, share ideas and

January 16, 2013

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Education Pioneers Joins Activate ED, New Campaign To Transform Education

Today we are pleased to share some exciting news: Education Pioneers has joined a new collaboration to help accelerate our mission to transform education into

December 12, 2012

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EP Shares Social Media Tips & Advice

From GettingSmart.com Here are some things that Education Pioneers (EP) has learned about social media along the way and what’s worked best for us. 1.

November 23, 2012

Education Leaders and Education Pioneers Analyst Fellows Gather to Discuss the Future of Our Schools

In early October, some of the nation’s top education leaders and analysts gathered to discuss a brighter future for America’s students at Education Pioneers’ first

November 16, 2012

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FROM DATA TO ACTION:Supporting Schools to Use Data to Improve Student Outcomes

For the third year in a row, Massachusetts’ fourth and eighth graders have outperformed students from all other states, according to scores on the 2009

May 19, 2010

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Education: The Base of My Pyramid

Mironda Ross (’10 Houston) spent six years increasing productivity and decreasing costs as a business analyst for Protective Life Insurance Company and American Iron Pipe

May 19, 2010

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