Originally created for the December BELE Convening, this directory will help districts know what kind of support they can find within BELE.

People feel a sense of increased well-being and are more likely to help each other when they work in an organization that prioritizes relationships—if they experience trusting community. Created to support Catalyze users or anyone interested in improving organizational conditions, this guide introduces research, principles, practices, and measures related to trusting community.

People feel more informed and purposeful when they work together to identify, understand, and address equity issues in their organization—if they experience transformative equity. Created to support Catalyze users or anyone interested in improving organizational conditions, this guide introduces research, principles, practices, and measures related to transformative equity.

People feel cared for and are more committed to their organization when they work with leaders who invest in relationships and model competence and humility—if they experience supportive leadership. Created to support Catalyze users or anyone interested in improving organizational conditions, this guide introduces research, principles, practices, and measures related to supportive leadership.

People feel more satisfied and willing to innovate and share knowledge when they work in organizations that prioritize collaboration, experimentation, and reflection—if they experience learning culture. Created to support Catalyze users or anyone interested in improving organizational conditions, this guide introduces research, principles, practices, and measures related to learning culture.

People have higher levels of motivation and commitment when they feel comfortable sharing their perspectives, have opportunities to participate in decision-making, and believe that the organization is willing to make changes—if they experience inclusive empowerment. Created to support Cultivate and Elevate users or any educators interested in improving learning conditions in schools, this guide introduces…

People are more invested in initiatives if they play a role in setting the vision for those initiatives—if they experience collective vision. Created to support Catalyze users or anyone interested in improving organizational conditions, this guide introduces research, principles, practices, and measures related to collective vision.

Constructivist listening is an effective strategy for engaging in conversations that are both intellectually demanding and emotionally challenging. It is distinct from most forms of listening in that its purpose is for the benefit of the speaker, not the listener.

The National Equity Project is unapologetic about advancing equity from a place of love. This inspiring and thought-provoking conversation focused on a unique form of leadership that is called for in these times, what Francesca Gino calls “Rebel Leadership.” This kind of leadership invites us to stand firmly in the midst of persistent injustice and…

On this episode, we hear from students – two students who are youth advocates for the National Equity Project. What do they say young people need to be successful? How do they view the education system – who do they think it is designed for, and what critical pieces do they see as missing?