DEI blog
Defining Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Nilofer Ali, Resources Manager This is the first in a series of articles outlining some of the elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion in general, and specifically in the educational publishing and ed tech space. I was asked recently what DEI stands for, and I know that even the terms “diversity,” “equity,” and “inclusion”…
Read MoreResources for ELT Students during the Coronavirus Pandemic
by Walter Henderson, Jr., Senior Supervising Editor, ELT Due to the global pandemic, UNESCO estimates that more than 90% of the world’s children can no longer attend regular classes. Many have now been redirected to online learning. However, as reported by EdWeek, students learning English may be inadvertently left behind. Westchester recommends three very attractive…
Read MorePartnership with Dayton Young Black Professionals
by Nilofer Ali, Resources Manager Westchester Education Services is proud to announce our partnership with Dayton Young Black Professionals (DYBP), a group whose mission is to empower a network that provides professional and social opportunities within the Greater Dayton community. Complete details are available in this statement issued by DYBP. As our product development service…
Read MoreWhat Goes into Creating Good ELT Content?
by Walter Henderson, Jr., Senior Supervising Editor, ELT When ELT teachers answer this question, we expect their responses to match our own internal checklist: ‘integrated skills?’, ‘authentic audio?’, ‘communicative activities?’, ‘valid and reliable assessments?’, etc. The checklists are important given that most ELT teaching and learning practices, if not dominated, are at least mediated by…
Read MoreBook Deserts
Providing children with access to books in underserved communities by Nicole Tomassi, Marketing & Conference Manager Book deserts are a growing problem in the United States. Book deserts are communities where access to suitable reading materials is extremely limited, especially for the youngest residents. In this interview, Marley Dias – a young woman with an…
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