At NAPE, we are committed to making a lasting and equitable impact on students through educator professional learning. As we pause to reflect on our work, we ask ourselves these important questions: How do we know if our professional learning programs are effective? Do we understand what educators need to truly shift their behavior and beliefs? […]
In the coming decade, the United States faces a significant challenge: filling nearly 3.5 million manufacturing jobs while potentially leaving 2 million unfilled due to a lack of trained individuals. However, a solution lies in attracting more women and people of color to the field. In 2022, the manufacturing workforce consisted of 10.8% Black or […]
In Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) fields, effectively addressing equity issues is a challenge educators constantly face. We’ve created two key resources to aid in this critical task: the “Best Practices for Student Surveys” guide and the “CTE and STEM Student Survey Generator.” We designed these two tools […]
Addressing Workforce Disparities in Manufacturing through Equitable Strategies The case studies discuss crucial strategies to bridge the skills gap in manufacturing by addressing the historical marginalization of women and people of color. The Toyota USA Foundation, recognizing the need for a demographic shift, has partnered with the National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity (NAPE) to […]
September 13, 2023 The Blueprint for Educational Change 2023 Annual Summit Every year, E3 Alliance hosts the annual Blueprint for Educational Change Summit, a day of sharing data, stories, and insights into where we are as a region and where we need to go. For educational leaders with a burning desire to improve systems, The […]
In this post, we share research-based strategies for planning an inclusive manufacturing day. You’ll also find a webinar and a download that includes a 1-page summary of this post and a 3-page rubric to help you apply the strategies for an equitable and inclusive MFG day environment. Rather watch or listen than read? Check out […]
Due Date: July 31, 2023 Download RFP Organizational Profile The National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity (NAPE) is a membership-based 501(c)6 consortium of state and local education and workforce development agencies, corporations, and national organizations committed to the advancement of equity and diversity in classrooms and workplaces. Chartered in 1990, NAPE currently has 38 state […]
For Immediate ReleaseWASHINGTON, DC (3/25/23) — The National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity (NAPE) will honor Raelene Sanders for her work in removing barriers to equal opportunity in education and the workforce when the organization holds its annual National Summit for Educational Equity, April 17-20, at the Capitol Hilton in Washington, DC, Raelene is the […]
The National Alliance of Partnerships in Equity (NAPE) was saddened to learn about the passing of Lisa Ransom, who made her transition Thursday morning, January 19th, after fighting for her health over several months. We remember Lisa from her time leading NAPE’s public policy work from 2013-2020. Lisa’s influence and relationships promoted NAPE’s subject-matter expertise in educational equity on […]
On Nov. 2-4, the US Dept. of Education (USDOE) Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE) held its annual Data Quality Institute (DQI) in Washington, DC. The theme of this year’s DQI was “Identifying and Addressing Equity Gaps in CTE.” Lauren Hall, associate public policy director for the National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity (NAPE), […]
As many of you know, NAPE’s roots came from a group of dedicated State Sex Equity Coordinators who sponsored the annual National Leadership Development Conference in the 1970s and early 1980s. But as the conference grew annually, the need for a more structured organization became essential. This became more possible when the Carl Perkins Act […]
NAPE’s CISTEME365 will be featured in the 2022 STEM for All Video Showcase funded by the National Science Foundation. The event will be held online May 10th – 17th at https://stemforall2022.videohall.comhttps://player.vimeo.com/video/681032757 Download Flyer Now in its eighth year, the annual showcase will feature over 250 innovative projects aimed at improving Science, Technology, Math, Engineering and CS […]
