Equity Accelerator
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The nation's first FRO (focused-research organization) working to create more equitable learning and working environments from college to careers.
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In higher education and organizational settings, growth mindset cultures are communicated through routine norms, policies, and practices.
When environments communicate that abilities develop with practice, feedback, and support, learners remain engaged and motivated, even in moments of difficulty.
When environments communicate that abilities develop with practice, feedback, and support, learners remain engaged and motivated, even in moments of difficulty.
November 11, 2025 at 4:34 PM
In higher education and organizational settings, growth mindset cultures are communicated through routine norms, policies, and practices.
When environments communicate that abilities develop with practice, feedback, and support, learners remain engaged and motivated, even in moments of difficulty.
When environments communicate that abilities develop with practice, feedback, and support, learners remain engaged and motivated, even in moments of difficulty.
We are excited to share that Equity Accelerator is launching a new online course, Creating Growth Mindset Cultures in College Classrooms, in January 2026.
🎟️ Join the waitlist today to receive early access and a special introductory price of $159 (20% off).
🔗 accelerateequity.org/25sli
🎟️ Join the waitlist today to receive early access and a special introductory price of $159 (20% off).
🔗 accelerateequity.org/25sli
November 6, 2025 at 3:31 PM
We are excited to share that Equity Accelerator is launching a new online course, Creating Growth Mindset Cultures in College Classrooms, in January 2026.
🎟️ Join the waitlist today to receive early access and a special introductory price of $159 (20% off).
🔗 accelerateequity.org/25sli
🎟️ Join the waitlist today to receive early access and a special introductory price of $159 (20% off).
🔗 accelerateequity.org/25sli
At Equity Accelerator, we know that organizations with Cultures of Growth still seek talented people. They also value motivation, creativity, problem-solving, and the willingness to keep developing.
To learn more, check out our post on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
To learn more, check out our post on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
Cultures of Growth vs Cultures of Genius | Equity Accelerator
At Equity Accelerator, we know that organizations with Cultures of Growth still seek talented people. They also value motivation, creativity, problem-solving, and the willingness to keep developing.
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November 4, 2025 at 5:02 PM
At Equity Accelerator, we know that organizations with Cultures of Growth still seek talented people. They also value motivation, creativity, problem-solving, and the willingness to keep developing.
To learn more, check out our post on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
To learn more, check out our post on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
Halloween is a good time to talk about fear, the very real fears that shape how we show up at work.
In Cultures of Growth, @marycmurphy.bsky.social reframes these moments as mindset triggers. They're not signs of weakness, they're signals for where growth can happen.
tinyurl.com/3d8224rx
In Cultures of Growth, @marycmurphy.bsky.social reframes these moments as mindset triggers. They're not signs of weakness, they're signals for where growth can happen.
tinyurl.com/3d8224rx
Halloween is a good time to talk about fear, not the fictional kind, but the very real fears that shape how we show up at work.
🎃 Fear of failure - What if this doesn’t work?
🕷️Fear of judgment -… |...
Halloween is a good time to talk about fear, not the fictional kind, but the very real fears that shape how we show up at work.
🎃 Fear of failure - What if this doesn’t work?
🕷️Fear of judgment - Wh...
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October 30, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Halloween is a good time to talk about fear, the very real fears that shape how we show up at work.
In Cultures of Growth, @marycmurphy.bsky.social reframes these moments as mindset triggers. They're not signs of weakness, they're signals for where growth can happen.
tinyurl.com/3d8224rx
In Cultures of Growth, @marycmurphy.bsky.social reframes these moments as mindset triggers. They're not signs of weakness, they're signals for where growth can happen.
tinyurl.com/3d8224rx
Leadership meetings do more than align strategy. They shape culture.
In his latest Substack, EA’s Director of Consulting Eliot Johnson shares tips for leading meetings in ways that support collaboration, innovation, & growth.
📖 Read the full post: theequityaccelerator.substack.com/p/how-to-inf...
In his latest Substack, EA’s Director of Consulting Eliot Johnson shares tips for leading meetings in ways that support collaboration, innovation, & growth.
📖 Read the full post: theequityaccelerator.substack.com/p/how-to-inf...
October 29, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Leadership meetings do more than align strategy. They shape culture.
In his latest Substack, EA’s Director of Consulting Eliot Johnson shares tips for leading meetings in ways that support collaboration, innovation, & growth.
📖 Read the full post: theequityaccelerator.substack.com/p/how-to-inf...
In his latest Substack, EA’s Director of Consulting Eliot Johnson shares tips for leading meetings in ways that support collaboration, innovation, & growth.
📖 Read the full post: theequityaccelerator.substack.com/p/how-to-inf...
🧠 Ever notice how you sometimes doubt yourself when the pressure’s on? That’s a mindset trigger—your environment might be nudging you toward your fixed mindset.
👉 Want a clearer picture of your own patterns? Take the Mindset Triggers Pulse Check to find out: accelerateequity.org/resource/min...
👉 Want a clearer picture of your own patterns? Take the Mindset Triggers Pulse Check to find out: accelerateequity.org/resource/min...
October 28, 2025 at 3:47 PM
🧠 Ever notice how you sometimes doubt yourself when the pressure’s on? That’s a mindset trigger—your environment might be nudging you toward your fixed mindset.
👉 Want a clearer picture of your own patterns? Take the Mindset Triggers Pulse Check to find out: accelerateequity.org/resource/min...
👉 Want a clearer picture of your own patterns? Take the Mindset Triggers Pulse Check to find out: accelerateequity.org/resource/min...
Ever feel like you're being evaluated even when no one says it out loud?
In this first episode of our new ASK EA series, Dr. Kathy Emerson shares how evaluative situations still pull her toward a fixed mindset and the intentional strategies she uses to shift back toward growth.
In this first episode of our new ASK EA series, Dr. Kathy Emerson shares how evaluative situations still pull her toward a fixed mindset and the intentional strategies she uses to shift back toward growth.
October 23, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Ever feel like you're being evaluated even when no one says it out loud?
In this first episode of our new ASK EA series, Dr. Kathy Emerson shares how evaluative situations still pull her toward a fixed mindset and the intentional strategies she uses to shift back toward growth.
In this first episode of our new ASK EA series, Dr. Kathy Emerson shares how evaluative situations still pull her toward a fixed mindset and the intentional strategies she uses to shift back toward growth.
As the semester settles into full swing, Dr. Mary Murphy’s reflection on mindset & transition remains deeply relevant.
A valuable read for educators, leaders, & anyone guiding others through change. tinyurl.com/wf3mzcp3
A valuable read for educators, leaders, & anyone guiding others through change. tinyurl.com/wf3mzcp3
October 22, 2025 at 5:23 PM
As the semester settles into full swing, Dr. Mary Murphy’s reflection on mindset & transition remains deeply relevant.
A valuable read for educators, leaders, & anyone guiding others through change. tinyurl.com/wf3mzcp3
A valuable read for educators, leaders, & anyone guiding others through change. tinyurl.com/wf3mzcp3
🚨 Now Open: Waitlist for Our Newest Online Course Launching January 2026
🎓 Creating Growth Mindset Cultures in College Classrooms
What if small shifts in your course could improve student engagement, learning, and outcomes?
accelerateequity.org/25sbs
🎓 Creating Growth Mindset Cultures in College Classrooms
What if small shifts in your course could improve student engagement, learning, and outcomes?
accelerateequity.org/25sbs
Creating Growth Mindset Cultures in College Classrooms - Equity Accelerator
NEW Evidence-Based Online Course Launching January 2026! Creating Growth Mindset Cultures in College Classrooms Early-bird pricing for a limited time! […]
accelerateequity.org
October 21, 2025 at 2:43 PM
🚨 Now Open: Waitlist for Our Newest Online Course Launching January 2026
🎓 Creating Growth Mindset Cultures in College Classrooms
What if small shifts in your course could improve student engagement, learning, and outcomes?
accelerateequity.org/25sbs
🎓 Creating Growth Mindset Cultures in College Classrooms
What if small shifts in your course could improve student engagement, learning, and outcomes?
accelerateequity.org/25sbs
🔍 What triggers your fixed mindset?
In the debut episode of ASK EA, we introduce a series exploring the subtle but impactful moments that nudge us - yes, even mindset experts, into a fixed mindset.
Follow along as we release more videos, each focused on a unique trigger & how to navigate it.
In the debut episode of ASK EA, we introduce a series exploring the subtle but impactful moments that nudge us - yes, even mindset experts, into a fixed mindset.
Follow along as we release more videos, each focused on a unique trigger & how to navigate it.
October 16, 2025 at 4:36 PM
🔍 What triggers your fixed mindset?
In the debut episode of ASK EA, we introduce a series exploring the subtle but impactful moments that nudge us - yes, even mindset experts, into a fixed mindset.
Follow along as we release more videos, each focused on a unique trigger & how to navigate it.
In the debut episode of ASK EA, we introduce a series exploring the subtle but impactful moments that nudge us - yes, even mindset experts, into a fixed mindset.
Follow along as we release more videos, each focused on a unique trigger & how to navigate it.
Mindset Triggers: The Hidden Moments That Shape Learning and Leadership
Growth mindset goes beyond beliefs; it’s about our reactions in key moments.
Check out our short Mindset Triggers post on LinkedIn:
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
#Mindset #Growth #Leadership #Learning
Growth mindset goes beyond beliefs; it’s about our reactions in key moments.
Check out our short Mindset Triggers post on LinkedIn:
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
#Mindset #Growth #Leadership #Learning
Mindset Triggers Overview | Equity Accelerator
Mindset Triggers: The Hidden Moments That Shape Learning and Leadership
Growth mindset isn’t just what we believe. It’s how we respond to situations we encounter.
Dr. Mary Murphy’s Cultures of Growt...
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October 15, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Mindset Triggers: The Hidden Moments That Shape Learning and Leadership
Growth mindset goes beyond beliefs; it’s about our reactions in key moments.
Check out our short Mindset Triggers post on LinkedIn:
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
#Mindset #Growth #Leadership #Learning
Growth mindset goes beyond beliefs; it’s about our reactions in key moments.
Check out our short Mindset Triggers post on LinkedIn:
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
#Mindset #Growth #Leadership #Learning
Everyone is a culture creator, AND senior leaders, people managers, or faculty members have a disproportionate impact on an organization's culture given their formal power and authority within a system.
September 11, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Everyone is a culture creator, AND senior leaders, people managers, or faculty members have a disproportionate impact on an organization's culture given their formal power and authority within a system.
Staff Spotlight: Cassie Hartzog, Senior Data Analyst open.substack.com/pub/theequit... #CulturesOfGrowth #DataAnalyst #EquityData #GrowthMindset #Knitting
Staff Spotlight: Cassie Hartzog, Senior Data Analyst
In this month’s staff spotlight, get to know EA’s Senior Data Analyst Cassie Hartzog.
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August 29, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Staff Spotlight: Cassie Hartzog, Senior Data Analyst open.substack.com/pub/theequit... #CulturesOfGrowth #DataAnalyst #EquityData #GrowthMindset #Knitting
Care & Equity in Teaching: How We Created a Cultures of Growth Pod Without Even Realizing It open.substack.com/pub/theequit... #EquityInEducation #EvidenceBasedTeaching #CulturesOfGrowth #HigherEd #FacultyDevelopment #TeachingInnovation #TeachingExcellence #StudentBelonging #GrowthMindset
Care & Equity in Teaching: How We Created a Cultures of Growth Pod Without Even Realizing It
A visitor walking past our college classrooms last fall might have overheard students discussing their perfect day, whether they would like to be famous, or what they are most grateful for.
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August 22, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Care & Equity in Teaching: How We Created a Cultures of Growth Pod Without Even Realizing It open.substack.com/pub/theequit... #EquityInEducation #EvidenceBasedTeaching #CulturesOfGrowth #HigherEd #FacultyDevelopment #TeachingInnovation #TeachingExcellence #StudentBelonging #GrowthMindset
Culture of Growth pods enable groups to collaborate effectively & unleash their innovative potential. Swipe through the slides below to learn more about the benefits & impact of growth pods on #mindsetculture. Contact us to learn how we can support leaders in creating & sustaining growth pods.
August 7, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Culture of Growth pods enable groups to collaborate effectively & unleash their innovative potential. Swipe through the slides below to learn more about the benefits & impact of growth pods on #mindsetculture. Contact us to learn how we can support leaders in creating & sustaining growth pods.
Staff Spotlight: Sophie Kuchynka, Research Scientist open.substack.com/pub/theequit... #CulturesOfGrowth #GrowthMindset #EquityinEducation #ResearchScientist #Crossfit #HigherEducation
Staff Spotlight: Sophie Kuchynka, Research Scientist
In our latest Staff Spotlight with research scientist Sophie Kuchynka, she shares insights into her work and how the principles of a growth mindset extend beyond her research and into her personal lif...
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July 24, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Staff Spotlight: Sophie Kuchynka, Research Scientist open.substack.com/pub/theequit... #CulturesOfGrowth #GrowthMindset #EquityinEducation #ResearchScientist #Crossfit #HigherEducation
Convening scholars and practitioners for catalyzing equitable systems change for higher education #EquityinEducation #HigherEducation #CulturesOfGrowth #GrowthMindset #FacultyDevelopment #InterdisciplinaryResearch #InstitutionalChange #HigherEd open.substack.com/pub/theequit...
Convening scholars and practitioners for catalyzing equitable systems change for higher education
Insights and recommendations for building networked communities to advance scholarship, policy, and practice
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July 17, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Convening scholars and practitioners for catalyzing equitable systems change for higher education #EquityinEducation #HigherEducation #CulturesOfGrowth #GrowthMindset #FacultyDevelopment #InterdisciplinaryResearch #InstitutionalChange #HigherEd open.substack.com/pub/theequit...
🗝️ Growth-minded #cultures are the key to unlocking #collaboration and #innovation in your organization and boosting motivation and performance within your teams. #CulturesOfGrowth
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www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
🗝️ Growth-minded #cultures are the key to unlocking collaboration and innovation in your organization and boosting motivation and performance within your teams. | Equity Accelerator
🗝️ Growth-minded #cultures are the key to unlocking collaboration and innovation in your organization and boosting motivation and performance within your teams.
👂 #Collaboration in Cultures of Growt...
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July 3, 2025 at 2:54 PM
🗝️ Growth-minded #cultures are the key to unlocking #collaboration and #innovation in your organization and boosting motivation and performance within your teams. #CulturesOfGrowth
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
What kind of mindset culture are you cultivating at your organization?
theequityaccelerator.substack.com/publish/post...
theequityaccelerator.substack.com/publish/post...
What kind of mindset culture are you cultivating at your organization?
Find out with EA’s Mindset Culture Climate Assessment
theequityaccelerator.substack.com
June 24, 2025 at 2:35 PM
What kind of mindset culture are you cultivating at your organization?
theequityaccelerator.substack.com/publish/post...
theequityaccelerator.substack.com/publish/post...
New research identifies four core elements of student belonging at college
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open.substack.com/pub/theequit...
New research identifies four core elements of student belonging at college
A new theoretical model broadens student belonging beyond social connection, identifying four key components of what it means to belong.
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June 10, 2025 at 4:45 PM
New research identifies four core elements of student belonging at college
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open.substack.com/pub/theequit...
Staff Spotlight: Krysti Ryan, Chief Operating Officer
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Staff Spotlight: Krysti Ryan, Chief Operating Officer
In this month’s Staff Spotlight, Krysti Ryan, Equity Accelerator (EA)’s Chief Operating Officer, shares how she leverages our evidence base—drawing from both our own work and research on creating thri...
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June 5, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Staff Spotlight: Krysti Ryan, Chief Operating Officer
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Did you know 64% of orgs who adopt a growth mindset culture report higher productivity & performance, & 58% cite improved employee engagement as a benefit (Gallup)? Learn how we can support you curate the culture that will help you turn your vision into reality here: accelerateequity.org/services/
Services - Equity Accelerator
Consulting Services If you’re interested in shifting cultural norms, attracting and retaining diverse talent, or enhancing student or employee experiences […]
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May 20, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Did you know 64% of orgs who adopt a growth mindset culture report higher productivity & performance, & 58% cite improved employee engagement as a benefit (Gallup)? Learn how we can support you curate the culture that will help you turn your vision into reality here: accelerateequity.org/services/
Time-Sensitive Resources for our Research Community
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Time-Sensitive Resources for our Research Community
To our colleagues, collaborators, and community members:
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May 13, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Time-Sensitive Resources for our Research Community
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🧪 If you had your NSF grant terminated, I'd *highly* recommend going to this Friday's webinar.
Friday May 9 at 2-3 pm ET
Will talk about both the appeals process, in addition to allowable closeout costs. Share widely.
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Friday May 9 at 2-3 pm ET
Will talk about both the appeals process, in addition to allowable closeout costs. Share widely.
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
May 5, 2025 at 8:29 PM
🧪 If you had your NSF grant terminated, I'd *highly* recommend going to this Friday's webinar.
Friday May 9 at 2-3 pm ET
Will talk about both the appeals process, in addition to allowable closeout costs. Share widely.
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Friday May 9 at 2-3 pm ET
Will talk about both the appeals process, in addition to allowable closeout costs. Share widely.
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
How to take a research-backed approach to understand your students’ experiences and support their success
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open.substack.com/pub/theequit...
How to take a research-backed approach to understand your students’ experiences and support their success
We reflect on IHEP’s attainment conference and share some practical steps for centering college students’ experience
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May 6, 2025 at 7:32 PM
How to take a research-backed approach to understand your students’ experiences and support their success
open.substack.com/pub/theequit...
open.substack.com/pub/theequit...