Re.Source Education Consulting and Research is a training, education and policy analysis hub and think tank.
Re.Source Education Consulting and Research is a training, education and policy analysis hub and think take. We will empower and employ youth between ages 16-22 who have been formerly incarcerated, expelled, experienced homelessness or other forms of disenfranchisement to serve as researchers, policy analysts, and consultants to school districts, social agencies, and policy makers striving to address social inequities. It is our belief that these youth, who are often the subjects of research, must be Repositioned as the voices of change. These youth, Re.Source E2 (Experience-based Expertise) Fellows are central to the work.
Y.E.A.R. 4 – (Youth Evaluators and Researchers) Change Initiative is a youth-empowering effort. We train middle school and high school youth to conduct research about school and/or community-based issues. We believe that youth have much more insight into problem-solving. This initiative centers youth as change-makers
Image(ning) the Crises involves photo-based research that uses images to illuminate inequities in society and education. Researchers will use cameras to capture images to address the nature of the issue, humanize marginalized populations, and provide recommendations based on research findings.
Counseling the Counsel – School council meetings often allow for public responses. We encourage concerned youth and community members to attend and interact with council members. Re.Source is committed to sharing research and evaluation project finding with local school boards and school councils.
An Equity Audit focuses on creating work environments that work for everyone.
Re.Source offers small-group workshops and trainings on the following topics