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The Power of Narrative Framing: What is Equity?

The Power of Narrative Framing: What is Equity?

We’re sometimes asked to explain how we view the difference between equality and equity. In short, equality is about everyone having the same things, and equity is about everyone having what they need - whatever their starting point.
Must-Haves for Sustainable Equity in Summer Camp

Must-Haves for Sustainable Equity in Summer Camp

By Briana Mitchell, AF Camp Director, and Makela Elvy, an environmental educator and camp enthusiast — together, the creators of S’more Melanin, a digital destination for resources, historical context, and connectivity for BIPOC in the camp world.
Preparing Teachers to Lead Through Crisis

Preparing Teachers to Lead Through Crisis

By Rea Foster, Executive Director, Teach For America Dallas-Fort Worth | At Teach For America Dallas Fort-Worth, we know that potential is equally distributed among all students. Opportunity, however, is not.
The Art of Voice Establishment

The Art of Voice Establishment

By Jessie Collins | I joined the Matterlab team in February of 2020 (great time to start a big new thing, right?).
Building a Beloved Community

Building a Beloved Community

At Matterlab — both as a company and as individuals — we oppose and renounce all forms of racism in America. We ...
The World Needs Your Impact

The World Needs Your Impact

If we take precautions seriously, we can slow the spread of COVID-19 and protect our most vulnerable family and ...
Our Origin Story

Our Origin Story

For quite a while now, we’ve been a classic case of the cobbler’s son who has no shoes. For about a year after ...

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