West Wind Edu Policy

We Are Hiring! We are looking for a Senior Equity Leadership Developer skilled at designing and delivering professional development to educators. If you have a passion for equity and dedication to system change, learn more and apply here: westwinded.com/who-we-are/jo….

Looking forward to #SAIConf22!

Happy MLK Day from the West Wind Education Policy Team! As we reflect on our 20th anniversary, we are pleased to share some of the ways our team has developed this year. Take a look at our blog to learn more: bit.ly/WWMLK

As we celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day, we invite you to join us in learning from Indigenous organizations, authors, leaders, and issues. For a list of organizations to learn with, read our blog: bit.ly/3oWvDh0

West Wind Education Policy and Creative Corridor Center for Equity announce the Iowa Conference on Diversity Trainings, July 14, 12:30-4:30 pm, to discuss leading systemic change initiatives in light of the new state law addressing diversity trainings: bit.ly/3g6lKZd

We hope your MLK Day celebration is full of joy and inspiration! From the West Wind Education Policy Team: Angelina, Circe, DeeAnn, Ellen, Isaiah, Mary, Mandi, Monserrat, Nina & Sally. To learn more about the young people who inspire us, see our blog post: westwinded.com/blog/honoring…

Mary Antón shares resources to help students, staff, and the community--with a focus on students, staff, and community members of color--process yesterday's events in our latest blog post. edequityresources.com/the-im…

Please join us Thursday, January 21, from 3:30-4:15 pm for our monthly webinar. This month, Isaiah McGee will facilitate a conversation about ensuring equity in staffing processes. Register here: edequityresources.com/januar…

The West Wind staff has compiled a list of some of our favorite equity-focused books this year that make perfect gifts. Check them out in our latest blog. westwinded.com/blog/book-rec…

Micro-affirmations are small, often unconscious acts of appreciation and recognition that teachers provide as feedback and encouragement in the classroom. Our latest Portal blog explains how these affirmations can help students of color. edequityresources.com/what-i…

For those of you in Iowa, we have some suggestions for Black-owned businesses across our state where you can find the perfect gifts for this busy holiday season. Check them out in our latest blog: westwinded.com/blog/black-ow…

Check out the latest post in our series, Agreements for Talking about Race. Learn how to engage with your team in talking about race during professional development, staff meetings, or other formal conversations with a set of shared agreements. shar.es/ao2DZB

Join the West Wind team for a great conversation on 12/17 about equity-focused language. @wwep @IowaEducation

Please join us Thursday, December 17, from 3:30-4:15 pm for our monthly webinar. This month, we will engage in a conversation about how we can use equity-focused language to affirm the dignity of everyone in our learning communities. Register here: shar.es/aogKyq

Talking about race with colleagues can be challenging. Our new Portal blog, Using Agreements, introduces a blog series about how agreements for talking about race can help you start to create a space for team conversations about racial equity. edequityresources.com/agreem…

Please join our November webinar for a conversation with Dr. Mary Antón about how we support our staff, colleagues, and ourselves during times of upheaval or uncertainty in our communities. Follow the link to learn more about the webinar and RSVP. edequityresources.com/novemb…

With Election Day in America rapidly approaching, our latest blog focuses on supporting dignity in the classroom. "How do we, as professionals in schools and districts respond? How can we create spaces of belongingness in our schools for all our children?" shar.es/abLjf3

We are committed to disrupting historic & persistent racial inequities. We are deeply disturbed by the murder of George Floyd & others & join in protests to dismantle systems of ideological, internalized, interpersonal, and institutional oppression (see bit.ly/36Rd3vO).

Proud to partner w @UITeacherLeader Center to offer equity-focused license renewal courses! Courses start 3/30. bit.ly/3dtLr2D #edchat #iaedchat #edleaders #teachers