Framework
F.A.C.E.S
Focus on Adverse Childhood Experiences — trauma-informed practice for urban schools.
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The Center for Urban Research in Education
Grounded in Culture. Driven by Data. Focused on Improvement.
We equip educators, schools, and communities to disrupt inequitable systems and build culturally affirming learning environments.
Why we exist
Our mission
To disrupt inequitable systems by equipping educators and institutions to create culturally affirming communities.
Our vision
A future where education uplifts every student, honors every culture, and closes every equity gap.
Who we serve
Start in your lane
Districts, educators, and community partners each get a path built for their work.
01
School Districts
Culturally responsive curriculum support, restorative training, and school improvement planning for public, charter, religious, and state-run schools.
02
Educators & School Leaders
Hands-on professional development, boot camps, and trauma-informed frameworks for teachers, principals, and coaches.
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Community Partners & Advocates
Challenge systemic barriers and build schools that truly reflect and serve their communities.
15+
Years across education, music & brand
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Research frameworks
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Consulting services
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Coaching models
Research-based frameworks
Frameworks built for real classrooms
Original research and practitioner frameworks designed with educators, for the students who need them most.
Framework
Restorative Adjustment
Restorative responses adjusted to the specific student, issue, and cultural context — built for the hardest-to-reach students.
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Framework
DE-AI
Diversity and inclusion in artificial intelligence — closing the AI understanding gap for underserved communities.
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Academy
C.R.E.A.T.E.D
The Culturally Responsive Education Academy for Teacher Equity and Diversity — synchronous, practicum-based courses for future urban educators.
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Built for institutions ready to move
CURE's most advanced offerings — licensed, certified, and built for district-wide impact.
For universities
C.R.E.A.T.E.D University License
Turnkey urban-readiness courses licensed to universities for education majors preparing for urban classrooms.
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Certification
CURE Practitioner Certification
A multi-level credential in culturally responsive practice — F.A.C.E.S, Restorative Adjustment, and DE-AI.
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For districts
District Transformation Partnership
A year-long engagement: needs assessment, monthly PD, leadership coaching, data review, and a sustainability plan.
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Data product
School Climate & Culture Diagnostic
An evidence-based audit of your school's culture with discipline and engagement analytics plus a 90-day action plan.
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Intensive
Restorative Adjustment Scenario Lab
Practice adjusting restorative responses to the specific student, issue, and cultural context — beyond the script.
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Services for schools, districts & leaders
Consulting, training, and coaching — every engagement grounded in culture and driven by data.
Consulting
Consulting & Strategy
Research and measurement, strategy and program advising, policy guidance, and landscape analysis.
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Training
Professional Development
Single-day, multi-day, webinar, and year-long transformation tracks across curriculum, leadership, and instruction.
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Coaching
1:1 & Leadership Coaching
Ninety-day coaching partnerships, leadership development, and group coaching for real growth.
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Research
Research & Measurement
Evidence-building partnerships that ground your strategy in data and lived experience.
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Support
Culture Call
Short, targeted support calls on classroom management, lesson planning, and cultural relationships.
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Academy
C.R.E.A.T.E.D Courses
Practicum-based courses universities license to prepare education majors for urban settings.
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Real answers, in real time
Short, targeted support calls on classroom management through a cultural lens, culturally responsive lesson planning, and building deeper cultural relationships with students.
Single Call · 30 min
$24.99
One focused 30-minute support call.
Single Call · 60 min
$44.99
One deep-dive 60-minute support call.
Premiere Package
$199.99
One call a week for a full month.
VIP Package
$299.99
Unlimited Culture Calls.
Research & insights
Thinking that moves the field
Research briefs, field notes, and publications from the Center for Urban Research in Education.
Insights
Field Insights
Short essays and observations from our research and practice in urban education.
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News
News & Updates
Announcements, events, and milestones from across the CURE network.
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Publications
Publications
Research briefs and reports grounding our frameworks in evidence.
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Two ways to go further with CURE
Connect with a national community of educators — and help build the living library of practitioner wisdom.
Community
Cure-mmunity
Our network of educators, leaders, parents, students, researchers, and advocates committed to equitable, culturally responsive schools.
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Knowledge base
Collabrary
A growing library of practitioner wisdom — real advice and experience from educators, for educators.
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Get involved
Join the movement
Two ways to be part of CURE — join our community of educators, or partner with us directly.
Cure‑mmunity
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Connect with educators, leaders, parents, and advocates working for culturally affirming schools. Get resources, event invites, and member-only tools — free to join.
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Partners
Partner with CURE
Bring CURE's frameworks, coaching, and professional development to your school, district, or organization. Start by signing our partnership agreement.
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Ready to transform your school or district?
Tell us where you are and where you want to go. We'll build the path with you.