Blogs

Language Matters: Four Ways Our Words Shape Knowledge Brokering

In our latest blog, Elizabeth N. Farley-Ripple sets the stage for an upcoming series of events, “Language Matters.” She explores four lenses through which knowledge brokers can think about their use of language in educational improvement efforts. How does language matter in your work? Check out the blog and stay tuned for more on this important series!

The Role of Knowledge Brokers in Advancing Media Literacy Education

In this blog post, Jessica Jackson and Alicia Okpareke discuss the challenges and promises of building media literacy in the classroom. They share how knowledge brokers play an important role in building the capacities of educators to support media literacy. Don’t miss their toolkit with helpful resources for all knowledge brokers!

The Cornerstone of Educational Change: Trust in Knowledge Brokering

Jen Loescher, Math Coach and Trainer with the Southern Nevada Professional Development Program and a CREATEd Knowledge Broker Fellow has focused this blog on developing and prioritizing "trust" as a component of one's knowledge brokering practice.  

With not For: The Challenge of Authentic Community Engagement

By: Max Altman

“How to most effectively build in inclusive community voices in all aspects of the work we do as knowledge brokers?” is the challenge discussed in this blog.

Demystifying Knowledge Brokering

By: Liz Farley-Ripple

This blog provides a basic description of the role of knowledge brokers in education and introduces activities of the Education Knowledge Broker Network.

Thoughtfully Navigating Complex Equity Challenges with an Eye to what is Possible: Insights from Knowledge Brokers

Several CREATEd Fellows share some of their thoughts and experiences of addressing equity in their work as knowledge brokers. Here you will meet a research scientist, director of elementary success in a school district, translational researcher in education, and a director of special projects and school improvement in a regional educational service agency. They each describe what equity looks like in their work and the successes and challenges that they have experienced.

The Diary of a Broker

By: Sarah Oberle

A first-hand account of knowledge brokering in action. Sarah shares insights and lessons from her work as a teacher and researcher, highlighting recurring themes that will be of interest to new and seasoned knowledge brokers.

Knowledge Brokering: What’s in a Name?

By: Katie Philp

Katie Philp, a member of the Education Knowledge Broker Network steering committee, provides some foundational terms and definitions that knowledge brokers should know. Learn more about how we are collaborating to move the field of brokering forward!

Unlocking the Potential of Knowledge Brokering: Why You Should Take the Foundations of Knowledge Brokering Program

By: Samantha Shewchuk

Three reasons to participate in the Foundations of Knowledge Brokering based on the experiences of those who have finished the program.