TL;DR: When you push yourself outside of your comfort zone, you grow in confidence. We can build our people’s confidence in multiple ways. Build a relationship of trust with them. Give them the knowledge and time to practice the skills we want them to try. Acknowledge when they try things. Let our confidence in our people carry them until they … Read More
Implicit Bias
TL;DR: Implicit bias is when people hold ideas about groups of people without consciously realizing it. Directly teach students about bias so that they can identify it and stop it when they see it. “Equity and Inclusion Just Got Better” Blog Reflection Questions: Why is it important to consider implicit bias? How do you plan on addressing implicit bias when … Read More
Boundaries In Schools
TL;DR: It’s important to have healthy boundaries so you can be your best self for your students. Allow yourself to say no. Don’t take things personally, and watch what you tell people about yourself. If boundaries are violated, be kind, specific, and honest with the necessary people. Give yourself 24 hours before addressing something, allowing yourself time to think about … Read More
Show 75: One to World; Summer PD Series 2
[bctt tweet=”Amazing resources shared in this episode! So many ways to bring the world to our classrooms K-12!” username=”powereduup”] There is a whole world out there for students to learn from, and it is our job to break down the four walls of our classroom. Dr. Rhett Oldham has amazing stories and resources for making all of this possible. It … Read More
Episode #168: Melissa Wright
Melissa Wright is a passionate educator driven to help schools create a place where students belong and everyone feels like they matter. By sharing ideas that work in her school, she helps educators and students see they can improve their culture and climate. She is known for her desire to see students succeed, and to help them find their inner … Read More