What does it take to catalyze equitable systems change in higher education?
👉 Read the full case study to learn more and our recommendations for how organizations and foundations can offer support: accelerateequity.org/resource/cas...
Growth is not produced by belief change alone.
It is shaped by the policies, practices, & norms that structure how people experience challenge, feedback, & evaluation in learning & working environments.
👉 To learn more, read our latest Substack: theequityaccelerator.substack.com/p/beyond-ind...
Did you know? Growth‑minded classroom cultures don’t lower standards.
Instead, they pair high expectations with clear, actionable pathways for improvement—helping students understand what quality looks like, how to get there, and how to use feedback along the way.
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Today, our Creating Growth Mindset Cultures in College Classrooms course officially launches. 🎓 Join educators from across higher education building growth‑minded learning environments.
👉 Learn more and enroll now: accelerateequity.org/online-cours...
Did you know? In a national study, in college classrooms that used growth‑minded learning practices, students reported more positive learning experiences and fewer drops, fails, and withdrawals (Student Experience Project, 2022).
Learn more at: accelerateequity.org/25sli.
What does a growth mindset culture look like in a college classroom? It is reflected in what the learning environment communicates about students’ ability, effort, & potential to grow.
To learn more visit: accelerateequity.org/25sli
We’re excited to share that Equity Accelerator will be a featured presenter at the UERU 2026 National Conference.
📅 Wednesday, January 21
⏰ 4:00–4:50 PM ET
Learn more and view the full conference schedule here:
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Every company, organization, class, & group has a mindset culture—the beliefs & behaviors that signal what success is, how to achieve it, & who can be successful. But how often do we pause to ask: What kind of mindset culture are we cultivating—& is it helping us achieve our goals? shorturl.at/c8PqW
🎉 We’re excited to see Equity Accelerator’s work featured in Government Technology: Online PD Resource Trains Educators on “Growth Mindset (tinyurl.com/2v6htw76)!
We all experience moments when we slip into a fixed mindset. It’s a natural part of how people respond to challenge, uncertainty, & feedback. Research shows that becoming aware of our fixed mindset triggers can actually strengthen our capacity to learn and adapt.
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We’re launching a new series—EA Impact—to highlight how evidence-based approaches to shaping environments can drive more equitable outcomes and improved performance across sectors.
Check out our first post on Linkedin about the Student Experience Project.
www.linkedin.com/posts/equity...
We’re excited to share a new resource for educators—a first-of-its-kind online course that distills more than 15 years of research on mindset cultures into practical, low-lift strategies for today’s college classrooms.
Enroll today to get early access and $40 off: accelerateequity.org/25sli
Microcultures—small teams with a growth mindset culture—can spark transformation within any organization.
Microcultures don’t just adapt to change. They accelerate it.
🌱 Start small. Grow big.
Check out our Linkedin post to learn me: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
High‑effort situations can be a reliable trigger for fixed-minded thinking, especially when we already have a lot on our plates.
In this weeks Ask EA, Krysti Ryan, COO, reflects on how noticing that shift in the moment & pausing can create space for a different response. tinyurl.com/msscd7v8
⏳ Final week to join the waitlist & gain early access to our new online course launching January 2026!
🎓 Creating Growth Mindset Cultures in College Classrooms
💡 Waitlist members receive early access on December 16th
💸 Special introductory pricing: $159 (20% off)
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The evidence‑based way to think about mindset is as a continuum—where individuals’ mindset beliefs shift & are shaped by the cultures they are part of. Every organization has a mindset culture. To learn more about the mindset continuum, check out our LinkedIn post: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
💡 Did you know that small teams within an organization or educational institution can have a massive impact on overall culture?
Change starts small, but it grows fast. 🌿
Every gathering of people has a mindset culture. Yet many organizations have little insight into what theirs is or how deeply it shapes outcomes.
The good news is that fostering a growth mindset culture is possible in almost any setting.
What’s your organization’s mindset culture? 🌱
🎉 Big congratulations to Mary Murphy, whose book Cultures of Growth has been awarded the 2025 SPSP Book Prize: spsp.org/news/spsp-ne...
We’re so proud to see Mary’s work honored in this way.
🌱 Our environments and the cues within them shape how people engage, persist, and feel supported.
Check out our LinkedIn post that provides a few "This not That" examples of how small changes can make a big impact on fostering a Culture of Growth.
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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.
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
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/...
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.
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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...
🧠 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...
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.
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
🚨 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?
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🔍 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.
