Spice It Up by Being an Advocate!

Nilmini Ratwatte-HenstridgeBlog, Connect Better

TL;DR: Racism leads to damaged relationships and broken communication. Be mindful of those around you. Advocate for others. Embrace the beauty of diversity! Spice it up! Advocate for others. “Equity and Inclusion Just Got Better” Blog Reflection Questions: What is something you’re passionate about? If something goes wrong, can you advocate? Now visualize and imagine the steps you would take … Read More

3 Key Beliefs to Guide Your Instructional Practices

Nilmini Ratwatte-HenstridgeBlog, Connect Better, Differentiate Better, Lesson Plan Better

TL;DR:  3 key beliefs to guide your instructional practices include differentiation, accommodation, and modification. Build in structures to your instructional practices so students can have more opportunities for voice and choice. “Equity and Inclusion Just Got Better” Blog Reflection Questions: What is the one thing you will try to do in your classroom to make it inclusive? How does being … Read More

Challenging the Status Quo When It Comes to Power!

Nilmini Ratwatte-HenstridgeBlog, Connect Better, Differentiate Better, Reflect Better

 TL;DR: Be brave and serve as an advocate for equity and inclusion. Be a lifelong learner. Hold positive intentions as we learn together Blog Reflection Questions: Who holds power in education? Why does this matter? How do we change the system with positive intention and navigate spaces? Happy New Year! It’s been a year since I started this educational journey. … Read More

Minority vs. Majority: Let’s Teach About Inclusion

Nilmini Ratwatte-HenstridgeBlog, Connect Better

TL;DR: Challenge yourself this December to celebrate all the cultural celebrations. Understand intersecting identities. Reflect on the concept of minority vs. majority and power in our schools. Equity and Inclusion Just Got Better Blog Reflection Questions: How do you identify yourself? (Consider: Race, gender, class in society, religious affiliations, roles you hold personally and professionally) The way you identify yourself: … Read More

Equity and Inclusion in Education

Nilmini Ratwatte-HenstridgeBlog, Connect Better, Engage Better, Lead Better, Manage Better, Reflect Better

TL;DR: Classroom management and creating a positive school culture are part of equity and inclusion. Build meaningful relationships with students, colleagues, and the community. Be a role model. Don’t forget you are human and so are your students. Be true to yourself. Be the good for others. “Equity and Inclusion Just Got Better” Journaling/Reflection Questions What would you change about your … Read More