Activites/Milestones
- Crafted MOU to guide the WESTT/MWUL Partnership
- Developed cost share agreement, secured office space, crafted brand identity, posted consultant position
- Presented findings from Georgetown University Edunomics Study on DE education financial system commissioned by WESTT
- Consulted with Senator Lockman and Representative Chukwuocha on Redding Consortium.
- Re-Districting legislation adopted by the DE General Assembly
- Supported formation of Delawareans for Educational Opportunities, disseminated updates of DEO and NAACP Lawsuit
- Planned and executed WCEEP Strategic Planning and community organizing strategy
- Completed partnership negotiations between WESTT and MWUL signed MOU with MWUL
- Posted and interviewed consulting firm candidates
- Two WESTT representatives completed Harvard University Certification: Race, Equity and Public Education.
- Engaged and onboarded Maria Velasquez, V&N Consulting Services LLC
- Onboarded Parent Advisory Council on Education Leaders to new home at MWUL
- Continued fundraising efforts-secured grants from Wilmington City Council, NCC government, and Wilmington Office of Mayor.
- Launched Listening Tour to gather the input of key influencers and test mission/priorities
- Represented WCEEP on Redding Consortium, Chair Governance & Finance Work Group, Co-Chair Social
- Determinants Work Group
- Convened focus groups with parents, students, and educators on COVID-19 impact, virtual learning and best use of federal CARES ACT funds
- Communicated recommendations to DOE and (4) NCC District Superintendents
- Placed Delaware State University Intern
- Adopted 2021 legislative priorities
- Produced live stream public launch with Marc Morial, NUL CEO, Jea P. Street, President DE Educational
Opportunities & Monique Martin, Community Activist - Supported DE Businesses-DETV, Flux Creative Consulting, Catalyst Visuals & Faran Steed
- Developed monthly live stream series
- Engagement in community organizing, volunteer recruitment, General Assembly advocacy, fundraising
* MOU Memorandum of Understanding
* WESTT Wilmington Education Strategies Think Tank
* MWUL Metropolitan Wilmington Urban League
* NUL National Urban League
* WCEEP Wilmington Center for Education Equity and Policy
* DE Department of Education