Overview
NorthStar Education Partners collaborated with EdSurge to enhance the recruitment, selection, and support processes for their Voices of Change fellowship program. This partnership aimed to amplify the voices of diverse educators and ensure the fellowship’s success and impact.
Objectives
EdSurge partnered with NorthStar to:
- Recruitment and Selection: Lead the recruitment, candidate screening, communication, and final selection process for the Voices of Change fellowship.
- Evaluation Process: Formalize and facilitate the evaluation process for the fellowship.
- Alumni Engagement: Conduct a landscape scan to generate ideas for engaging Voices of Change alumni.
- Ongoing Support: Provide strategic support to ensure the fellowship achieves its intended outcomes.
Partner
EdSurge
Location: Portland, Oregon
Mission Statement
EdSurge delivers insights and connects those exploring how technology can support equitable opportunities for all learners. Through journalism, research, and analysis, EdSurge covers the evolving landscape of education, aiming to bridge the information gaps between those driving change and those impacted by it.
Key Activities & Deliverables
Recruitment and Selection
- Application Materials: Reviewed and proposed revisions to application materials and the selection process.
- Candidate Communication: Supported communication with candidates, including notifications of acceptance, waitlisting, or declination.
- Screening and Selection: Led initial screening of applications and supported EdSurge in final candidate selection.
Evaluation Process
- Evaluation Questions: Drafted evaluation questions to systematically assess all components of the fellowship.
- Survey Improvement: Reviewed surveys from the first cohort and recommended improvements.
- Step-back Meetings: Facilitated mid-point and end-point meetings to review survey results and develop action steps.
Alumni Engagement
- Landscape Scan: Conducted a high-level scan of similar fellowship programs to identify engagement strategies.
- Engagement Strategies: Facilitated discussions to finalize strategies for ongoing alumni engagement.
Ongoing Support
- Check-ins: Provided three 60-minute check-ins for strategic thought partnership and coaching.
Outcomes
The collaboration between NorthStar and EdSurge resulted in:
- Successful Recruitment: A well-matched cohort of fellows was recruited and selected, meeting the fellowship’s goals.
- Effective Evaluation: A structured evaluation process was established, enabling systematic assessment and continuous improvement of the fellowship.
- Engaged Alumni: A set of strategies for engaging alumni was developed, fostering ongoing connections and support.
- Strategic Support: Regular check-ins provided continuous guidance, ensuring the fellowship’s success and alignment with its objectives.
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