TL;DR: Data drives many of our decisions in education. It comes from a variety of sources and is more than just numerical information from test scores. The use of data needs to be intentional and involve not only educators but students and families as well. Elevate data by using it to not only help you see progress but to help … Read More
Create a Daily Scorecard
TL;DR: Educators can create a daily scorecard in order to reflect and measure progress towards the things that matter most. This post shares a daily scorecard for teachers, counselors, and both school and district administrators. If you are a teacher or an administrator, you can either let others define your success or you can create a daily scorecard. Teachers and … Read More
Better Leadership: “I’m Dada”
TL;DR: The image you present and who others see may not correspond with who you want to be. Reflecting on yourself and asking others for feedback can help you become the individual you want others to see. You need to be open to criticism and ready to make the changes. Be intentional and consistent so you can portray who you … Read More
Take Ownership: It’s Leadership!
TL;DR: Take ownership to speak up when there is injustice and make a difference. Equitable practices in education mean change sparked by reflection. Consider our biases and use picture books to introduce the 7 “isms” to start the conversation: ableism, classism, ageism, religion as an ism, racism, homophobia/heterosexism, and sexism. Take ownership: It’s leadership! Leaders speak up when there is … Read More
Breaking Down Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice
TL;DR: Diversity, equity, and inclusion must also include justice. Schools are smaller microcosms of our world, and include power dynamics that communities need to make sense of in order to shift from diversity and inclusion to equity and justice. This past week’s Daily Drop In theme was equity and inclusion. This is a topic close to my heart and even … Read More