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
Episode 116: 5 Months to School Improvement with Dr. Kristilynn Turney
Dr. Kristilynn Turney is a school improvement, DEI, and leadership development expert. Dr. Turney stops by the show to visit with Darrin about equity, diversity, and her new book 5 Months to School Improvement. That, plus your #PepTalk on this week’s show. MORE EPISODES
Lessons from “Entry Planning for Equity-Focused Leaders:” with Adam Parrott-Sheffer
Lessons from “Entry Planning for Equity-Focused Leaders:” with Adam Parrott-Sheffer As a principal transitioning into a new position, I searched for the literature on entry plans and discovered “Entry Planning for Equity-Focused Leaders: Empowering Schools and Communities.” In this practitioner-focused and action-oriented work, Jennifer Perry Cheatham, Rodney Thomas, and Adam Parrott-Sheffer consolidate their extensive experience centering equity in leadership. They … Read More
Education Considerations on Cultural Appropriation
TL;DR: Have you considered how you make your impact on society by teaching something you’re passionate about? Dive deeper into understanding cultural appropriation versus appreciation. What are some teachable moments in life you can embrace to make a difference? Ah, fashion. This is the thing I’m most passionate about! It is always more than just fashion when it comes to … Read More
The Movement of Feminism with Supportive Allies
TL;DR: The feminist movement is one of equal rights. Equity is the way you achieve it. Consider the importance of supporting International Women’s Day events to make a difference. Understanding bias and implicit bias by teaching it directly in our classrooms is key to making the women’s rights movement count! Equity and Inclusion Reflection Questions Why does the women’s rights … Read More
