02/03/21 Every Learner Everywhere has assembled a network of equity and digital learning experts to provide free professional coaching for higher education faculty, course coordinators, instructional designers and academic leaders across the United States. The goal of the "Expert Network" is to advance "equity and inclusion in blended and online learning models by offering one-on-one advice around issues related to digital learning, including courseware selection and digital pedagogy," according to a news announcement. "The global pandemic, coupled with an increased awareness on racial inequities, is propelling years of digital learning work," explained Jessica Rowland Williams, director of Every Learner Everywhere, in a statement. "While no one would wish for the struggles of 2020, it is up to us what happens next. Our challenge to the field is to turn this crisis into an opportunity to focus on how to create quality courses that include equity at the start. If we follow best practices now, we can ensure long-term advantages for all students, especially those who are often marginalized."