Posts by Lilian Smith

Are you interested in building and supporting a community of leaders and educators committed to equity in education? Interested in developing strong relationships with like-minded people who want to tackle inequities? Have an innovative idea that you want to share with others in the community? Make sure to join us for our May 2019 meetup!…

“Beyond my own family reunions, this is the only space where I’m surrounded by family and a room full of hues that value my identity and commitment to education.” -Meetup attendee We are excited to co-host the EduLeaders of Color R.I. December meetup with CYCLE (Center for Youth & Community Leadership for Education), an organization…

“Collaborating digitally in these COVID-19 times is so important for individual well-being, collective solidarity, and professional growth.” -Meetup attendee Are you committed to finding solutions that’ll improve our education system? Do you want to support a community of educators and leaders across the state of Rhode Island and beyond? Are you interested in meeting and…

“We need to radically define what we’re doing in education to create new systems.” -Carlon Howard Are you committed to finding solutions that’ll improve our education system? Do you want to support a community of educators and leaders across the state of Rhode Island and beyond? Are you interested in meeting and connecting with like-minded…

In response to the COVID-19 virus, EduLeaders of Color RI will host the March Meetup virtually on Twitter “The meetups offer time and space to explore potential collaborations in equity work across schools, districts, agencies, expertise, and experience. I know of nothing else like it in RI. Thank you!” -February Meetup Attendee What is our Why?…

In response to the COVID-19 virus, EduLeaders of Color RI will host the April Meetup virtually on Twitter What is our Why? Our education ecosystem provides a space where we work to unite and empower leaders and educators of color by creating opportunities where we can build our network, social capital, and elevate our voices.…

In response to the COVID-19 virus, EduLeaders of Color RI will host the April Meetup virtually on Twitter What is our Why? Our education ecosystem provides a space where we work to unite and empower leaders and educators of color by creating opportunities where we can build our network, social capital, and elevate our voices.…

“Este trabajo de abogacía no es fácil, pero cuando se tiene el apoyo de gente sincera y con elndeseo deayudar, la carga se hace más liviana!” -Ramona Santos “This work of advocacy is not easy but when you have the support of sincere people and with the willingness to help, the load becomes lighter!” -Ramona Santos…

We are thrilled to co-host our next EduLeaders of Color RI meetup with A Leadership Journey, a youth travel nonprofit that inspires young people to embody the essence of global citizenship, self-awareness, leadership and ubuntu through cultural exploration. Are you committed to creating innovative solutions that empower students? Do you want to meet and connect with…

“Most important thing is to get rid of doubt. If you got doubt in what you’re doing it’s not gonna work.” -Nipsey Hussle Are you interested in building and supporting a community of leaders and educators committed to equity in education? Interested in developing strong relationships with like-minded people who want to tackle inequities? Have…