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Meet alum DawnLynne Kacer, who currently serves as the executive director of the School District of Philadelphia’s Opportunity Network. We caught up with her about her work, the current approach to equity for the School District of Philadelphia, and her reading recommendations.

TBC Alumni Spotlight: DawnLynne Kacer (TBR 2013-15) What’s your current organization and role? I currently serve as the executive director of the School District of Philadelphia’s Opportunity Network. I lead the team responsible for Philadelphia’s multiple pathway programs for opportunity youth and disengaged young adults. I also oversee the Sc...

”It's nice to have an opportunity to step back, reflect on our practices, continue to re-imagine what's possible.” —current Broad Fellow Juliana Worrell on the power of drawing inspiration from her cohort of senior education leaders and Yale SOM professors.

Spotlight: Broad Fellow Juliana Worrell

During their mid-October session at YaleSOM Broad Fellows learned from SOM Prof. Marissa King about the power of social networks and how to leverage them to drive results for their urban school systems. Learn more about The Broad Fellowship: https://yalesom.io/31E14mD

to our awesome October session with the Broad Fellows. These senior public education leaders from around the country focused on the theme of navigation during their time at YaleSOM. Here pictured with SOM Prof. Michael Kraus (digging into how to build effective organizational leadership.

Members of the 2021-22 Broad Fellowship for Public Education Leadership recently came together in person for a week of learning and networking for the first time.

The Fellowship welcomes senior-level public education leaders from across the country who are dedicated to strengthening public school systems and the communities they serve. Fellows drive transformative work happening in urban school districts, charter networks, and state and federal education agencies that advance equity and excellence for all students.

PS: Applications for the 2022 Broad Fellowship cohort are open through 11/30! Apply here: https://yalesom.io/3nu27Nn

Photo: Tony Rinaldo

Congratulations to current Broad Fellow Dr. Antonio Burt!

Dr. Antonio Burt appointed new chief executive officer of KIPP Memphis Public Schools Most recently, Dr. Burt served as the chief of schools for Shelby County Schools.

Congratulations to Broad alum Pedro Martinez, who has been named the chief executive officer of Chicago Public Schools. Prior to this position, Pedro served as superintendent of the San Antonio Independent School District.

Pedro Martinez, Chief Executive Officer | Chicago Public Schools As CEO of Chicago Public Schools, Dr. Janice K. Jackson is responsible for setting the district’s collective goals, ensuring that children develop into the thinkers, leaders, and innovators of the future.

Dr. Rosanna Mucetti, a current Broad Fellow for Public Education Leadership, recently led a discussion with Dr. Emma Seppälä. Watch it here.

Virtual Author Series Superintendent Rosanna Mucetti, Ed.D. in Conversation with EMMA SEPPÄLÄ, Ph.D.

“As a product of the New York City public school system, I know first-hand the transformative impact school leaders can have on the communities they serve. As associate director for admissions, I look forward to connecting with education leaders across the country and supporting The Broad Center’s efforts to strengthen leadership in public education.”

Meet James Huerta, Associate Director for Admissions James Huerta brings his experience working with students from under-resourced backgrounds and a commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in education to his new role at The Broad Center at Yale SOM.

Broad Academy alum Dr. Vincent Matthews, superintendent of San Francisco Unified School District , on the district's efforts to help students adjust to life during COVID-19: “We want them to have the opportunity to lower their anxiety and to center themselves... So we take that time during the school day to make sure that's happening.”

San Francisco Students Learn How to Manage Anxiety, Emotions As California’s kids return to the classroom they are bringing more than backpacks and lunchboxes — many are also carrying a lot of anxiety and uncertainty.

Broad alum Kara Bobroff, founder of K-12 charter school Native American Community Academy in Albuquerque, New Mexico, weighs in on building authentic peer connections in this article: “When you understand how your identity is shared with others, that’s where relationships are built,” says Bobroff.

Four ways schools can boost authentic peer connections this fall This past school year, researchers Justin Reich and Jal Mehta asked over 150 teachers to interview their students about pandemic learning and what they think should happen next year. One of my favo…

Broad alums Jeremy Chiappetta and Leslie Torres-Rodriguez recently spoke during a Yale Alumni Nonprofit Alliance (YANA) panel on the challenges facing educational institutions during the pandemic. Watch it here:

Current Challenges Facing Educational Institutions: YANA Panel Educational institution leaders share the challenged they are facing this year with student and family mental health issues, under-vaccinated populations and...