TL;DR: Culturally Responsive Teaching goes beyond diversifying the curriculum. It reshapes education by embracing students’ diverse backgrounds, fostering respect, and celebrating cultural differences. CRT emphasizes authentic connections with students, integrating their cultural backgrounds into learning to foster belonging and ownership of their educational journey. CRT promotes equity in education by bridging gaps and nurturing critical thinking and empathy, preparing students … Read More
3 Reasons to Use Podcasting With Students
TL;DR: Tai Poole hosts an acclaimed podcast exploring diverse topics with experts, inspiring students to start their own podcasts, requiring minimal equipment but vast creativity. Podcasting develops critical skills: problem-solving, tech proficiency, and the ability to articulate ideas, aligning with modern learning standards. Creating student podcasts empowers learners, fosters global connections, and instills digital citizenship by engaging in authentic, diverse, … Read More
Disqualification
TL;DR: Evan, facing hurdles, joined cross country, growing socially and athletically. Despite getting lost in a race, his honesty led to self-disqualification. His integrity earned recognition, reshaping his father’s parental perspective. Take a step back to look at things from a different perspective and appreciate the goodness in the lesson. Breaking Boundaries: Evan’s Journey into Cross Country Triumph I know … Read More
Focus On What You Can Control
TL;DR: Understand your locus of control to make positive changes in education. Build a case for resource and training improvements in your school. Avoid negativity and find supportive colleagues for a successful teaching career. What Is Within Your Locus of Control? Often in schools, if you’re in a teacher position, you’re often in a position of feeling like you don’t … Read More
Stay the Course in Ed Leadership
TL;DR: Educational administrators face challenges: workload, autonomy, isolation, and prioritization. Strategies include delegation, speaking up, staying connected, and using data. Persistence is essential for effective educational leadership. Stay the Course in Ed Leadership Not sure you want to stay the course in ed leadership? In the fast-paced world of educational leadership, staying persistent is like a guiding light for administrators … Read More