Right now, the need for equity training at schools is getting higher, not lower. It’s apparent that teachers still haven’t built the capacity or habit of doing the work on their own. According to today’s guest, Dr. Eakins, the goal is for school members to get all the tools they need to take charge of their own social justice efforts. … Read More
Developing Students’ Criticality with My Media Critique Project
In this episode, I’m giving you a peek into my famous Media Critique Project! I talk about the inspiration for it, the framework, driving questions, and the creativity that students have approached this with. Make sure you grab the Project breakdown document so that you can share this with your own students. They’re going to love it! Liked … Read More
Leading for Equity Requires Us to Ask for Feedback with Matthew Woods
Feedback is the director of change and progress. That’s why Matthew Woods, a classroom teacher turned administrator, is so passionate about helping other educators integrate processes that encourage constant feedback in their school culture. Tune in as we go over equity, perceptions, conflict resolution, and much more! Liked this episode? Rate, review, and share! Episode Links: Lindsay … Read More
Building a Flexible Curriculum That Regularly Embeds Current Events
If you regularly struggle with having time for important discussions with students, now is the time to change that! With one thing after another coming up in the news and in our communities, we can’t afford to stay silent on these issues that are affecting our students. Unfortunately, the current model you might be using is not going to give … Read More
Using Music to Teach for Justice with Christopher Schroeder
Our guest today is music instructor and executive director of the Boston Music Project—an organization that seeks to provide all students with the opportunity to develop musical proficiency, social emotional skills, civic engagement, and creative self-expression. We talk about his experience in leading children to own their creativity and become activists through their music. Get ready to be inspired and … Read More