Why now?
How to Get involved
With each rightsholder group below, we co-create new mental models about teaching, learning, and assessment that are grounded in community, integrate SEL and trauma-informed practices, and attend to the Yazzie/Martinez decision to innovate the high school experience.
Join the movement of change in the state!
For Youth:
Youth Participatory Action Research + Internships
Young people from around the state have shared what they needed from their learning experiences. This work with youth continues in the YPAR and Youth LEAD statewide paid internships.
Apply here by the first week of August; the internship will begin in September.
For Educators:
Educator Community of Learners
Educators are at the heart of our change strategy. At EQ2, educators are engaged and supported in year-long paid professional learning opportunities with colleagues from across the state.
Join our Community of Learners at one the following tiers:
- Capstone Foundations:
Professional development for project-based-learning, rubric design, universal design for learning, standards-based grading, competency-based grading
- Capstone Exploration:
For those who want to teach capstone and need support with implementation and design.
- Capstone Practitioners:
For current capstone educators who seek to deepen their approach to equity and integrated SEL practices in capstone learning and assessment experiences.
Deadline to apply is August 27th.
For District and School Leaders:
Innovative Assessment Community of Practice
School and district leaders from around the state meet monthly to learn more about the process to transform teaching and learning by leveraging authentic learning and assessment experiences.
By actively participating in the Innovative Assessment Community of Practice (CoP), members can use an Innovative Assessment Option from the NM Public Education Department.
Work-based Learning Community of Practice
NMPED Innovation Zone Initiative
The Innovation Zone Initiative transforms the school experience by prioritizing real-world learning, local identity, and student agency.
Districts and charter schools apply to be a part of the Innovation Zone Initiative through the NM Public Education Department. Once approved, districts and charters are provided with funding and support to implement these innovative practices in their schools.
For Nonprofits, Funders, and Community Partners:
Youth Civic Infrastructure Fund
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EQ2 Partners
