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…

In this moment where loss seems constant, we must remember to honor the beautiful, courageous lives that have pushed for liberation and uplift those in the struggle today. Being Black in America is understanding the rich legacy of our ancestors who’ve carved a path for our freedom. It also means understanding the realities of racism…

Spring is a season of transition. It shares memories of the past while providing a glimpse of what the future holds. Our April meetup will focus on supporting folks interested in exploring their development as professionals and their career trajectory. Come join us as we reflect on where we’ve been and explore where we can…

“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…

2020 has done the most. Take a pause + come vibe with other educators + leaders who continue to push for educational equity for our students. 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…

“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.…