Asian American and Pacific Islander Leaders Driving Change Share Who and What Inspires Them This #AAPIHeritageMonth we are celebrating AAPI Creativity. We asked some of the many Asian American and Pacific Islander leaders across the Network driving change through policy and advocacy what they’re reading, watching, and listening to. Their reflections feature family members, podcasts, actors, leaders, […]
This post originally appeared on the PIE Network site on August 18, 2017. By Dr. Lillian Lowery I started my career as a middle school English teacher in my hometown, Gastonia, N.C. My principal was Frances Jane Spencer, the daughter of a White mill worker who often shared a compelling story of overcoming class barriers and […]
Black Leaders Driving Change Share What They’re Reading, Watching, and Listening to This #BlackHistoryMonth we are celebrating Black Creativity. We asked some of the many Black leaders across the Network driving change through policy and advocacy what they’re reading, watching, and listening to. Their reflections feature authors, musicians, actors, leaders, and more. Please check back as we […]
In honor of Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month, we’re recognizing some of the many Hispanic and Latinx leaders across the Network who are leading efforts to ensure that every student in every community gets the education they need to achieve a future without limits. This year’s theme is “Esperanza: A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage and […]
The diversity of this Network is what makes it strong. This Pride Month we’re celebrating the work of some of many Network leaders who identify as LGBTQ+. Below leaders explain how their identity informs their approach to advocacy. Interested in sharing your voice or nominating a colleague to be featured during Pride Month? Reach out. […]
The PIE Network stands united with Asian American and Pacific Islander communities: #StopAsianHate. Members of the PIE Network believe that education can—and should—be transformative, and that change is needed now in the ongoing fight for racial justice and educational excellence. This #AsianPacificHeritageMonth we celebrate some of many Asian American and Pacific Islander leaders across the Network. […]
The impact of the pandemic has been especially acute for women. Hearing from women in leadership about their learnings and challenges, and supporting one another feels more important than ever. Join Network leaders as we celebrate Women’s History Month by discussing the challenges and opportunities we all continue to navigate through the pandemic, and hopefully soon, the […]
“The question is not how to survive, but how to thrive with passion, compassion, humor, and style.” -Maya Angelou The impact of the pandemic has been especially far-reaching for women. Hearing from women in leadership about their learnings and challenges, and supporting one another feels more important than ever. This #WomensHistoryMonth we honor some of […]
Members of the PIE Network are united by our belief that education can—and should—be transformative, and that change is needed now in the ongoing fight for racial justice and educational excellence. This #BlackHistoryMonth we are celebrating some of the many Black leaders across the Network driving change through policy and advocacy. Below Network Leaders share […]
As we approach a new year, Network leaders are looking to brighter days ahead. Advocates share what is giving them hope for the future. In the words of Vaclav Havel: “Hope is not the same as optimism. It’s not the conviction that something will turn out well, but the certainty that something makes sense.” Read […]
