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A More Equity-Centered Approach to Design Research Participant Recruitment

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Podcast Roundup—Exploring Systems Thinking and Co-Design with Sheryl Cababa

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The Future of Math is Liberatory: Here’s How We Get There

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Human-Centered Design: A Creative Approach to Decisions For Nonprofits Featuring Sheryl Cababa

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Unlocking the Future of Education: Our Top 3 SXSW EDU Takeaways

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Revolutionizing Education: The Power of Systems Thinking in EdTech

Systems thinking is a powerful approach to understanding and addressing complex problems in education technology.

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Equity & EdTech Go Hand in Hand—Here’s Why

Centering equity in EdTech products from the start leads to better outcomes for learners, educators, and society.

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8 Principles for Equity-Centered Research

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