Is Bias a real thing or do people just like to throw around terms like White fragility and racist? The isms and the phobes are inflammatory. Do you like to be called names? Most of us don’t. Still, does offense at one negate the other? Listen, learn and share. From the blogpost: What did the words you said or wrote do … Read More
SmallBites E32: Belonging, Beliefs and Belittling (The Post Inaugural Edition)
In this episode, #SmallBites reminds educators that students cannot get the sense of belonging they need to be successful if we belittle them for their beliefs. Our feelings are not more important than their success. Links to this week’s strategies at Hedreich.com, Easier Said Than Done. MORE EPISODES
Episode #111: From Tragedy to Triumph with KTTeeV (Kendrick Thomas)
Kendrick Thomas (KTTeeV) is an Asst. Principal in Houston, certified life coach, speaker, mentor, podcast host of Daily K, and the host of the KTTeeV Radio show. KTTeeV is all about bridging the gap between the school and community through information. Kendrick takes his passion for showing young people that through intrinsic motivation there is a way out of every … Read More
Talking to Young Kids About Racial & Social Justice with April Brown
If you’ve been paying attention this past year, you’ve noticed that it wasn’t until multiple tragedies in the Black community that a large amount of white individuals actually started to acknowledge these systems of racism and oppression. But what if they were taught to be aware of these issues much sooner in life? In this episode, trauma-informed specialist, writer, curricular … Read More
SmallBites Lagniappe: To Administrators and District Leaders on the Eve of the Inauguration
Many educators as well as campus leaders are fearful about discussions going off the rails or parental backlash if they watch tomorrow’s inauguration. There is no need for either. If we say the pledge in our buildings, “One Nation, under God Indivisible…”, then we can find a way to watch history in unity. Listen to the end for a simple … Read More
