Looking for a classroom using this lesson from @pbsteachers on @TheAmandaGorman's poem from today. Can I join the class? pbs.org/newshour/extra/lesso…
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My favorite line from the poem by @TheAmandaGorman today: “We lift our gazes not to what stands between us but what stands before us.” She is amazing. #inauguration2021
ALT "There is always light, if only we're brave enough to see it. If only we're brave enough to be it." Amanda Gorman, The youngest inaugural in US history
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"With malice toward none; with charity for all; with firmness in the right, as God gives us to see the right, let us strive on to finish the work we are in; to bind up the nation's wounds...to do all which may achieve and cherish a just and lasting peace..."
ALT A close-up of Abraham Lincoln speaking, blurred from the movement of the camera. He is surrounding by men in dark coats.
Wednesday's inauguration is a moment to elevate the sense of belonging for all the girls sitting in our classrooms, especially our Black, Brown, and multiracial girls. How are you giving time/ space to celebrate their identities being historically represented for the first time?
Tomorrow's inauguration is a moment to elevate the sense of belonging for all the girls in our classes, especially our Black, Brown, and multiracial girls. How are we giving time/space to celebrate their identities being historically represented for the first time? @arneduncan
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“When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time... That’s why it’s important to stop expecting them to be something other than who they are.” - Maya Angelou
Join @EdElements LIVE today, as part of our 10 year anniversary celebrations! There's a great lineup of speakers, and I'd love for you to join us.
Register at: ctt.ec/XD68f+ See you there!
This truly resonates, especially after reviewing student feedback from over 2K students 2nd-12th grade on how the current ways of "demonstrating mastery" do not leverage their identities, strengths, or build the psychological safety needed for high engagement.
"“The structures that traditional systems rely on are just not built to support all students’ needs at a personalized level.” edweek.org/ew/articles/2020/…
A5: This quote from Leadership on the Line reminds me why it is important to not just lead equitable change from the dance floor but taking time to step on the balcony, so we can listen and diagnose the actual need vs the perceived need of those on the dance floor. #NELEEDchat
A4: I am trying to consistently question what I think or have been told is BEST PRACTICE/ RIGHT APPROACH to uncover if it was built on the dominant culture. Then I start the reflection and re-programming process to spot my own detours (re: Joan Olsson). #NELEEDchat
A3: In working with districts and leaders, I see that partners tend to focus on either collective learning or finding solutions/ actions, but I believe truly CONNECTING to understand the visible and invisible is key. Don't assume you know where to start. #NELEEDchat
A2: I am asking myself how we can create deep empathy experiences and intentionally include voices of marginalized groups in the community, so white school board members are truly redesigning with the community and not for. #NELEEDchat
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Thank you @drjmoorhouse @CinnamonDr & @RhondaStringham for inviting the @EdElements team into your executive leadership team meeting today! The partnership that's formed over the last 1.5 years has been incredible and we're grateful for @tosstn1975 connecting us! @EE_CrystalX
Excited to have @kelly_freiheit and @EE_CrystalX supporting @KCS_District leadership team today with habits that support a responsive organization
Thanks, Jethro for having us and the discussion! Love learning from our perspectives, experiences and reflections.
Just had a great interview for @TrnFrmPrincipal with @purvip4 and @EE_CrystalX Talking about redesigning schools with equity. edelements.com/hubfs/Capture…
This quote anchors how I approach my work every day and hopefully it can center other leaders as well.
Friends of mine shared this with me and I thought it was very timely -
@EE_CrystalX @kelly_freiheit
“Ring the bells that still can ring
Forget your perfect offering
There is a crack in everything
That's how the light gets in.”
Leonard Cohen, Anthem
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With districts and schools in the process of planning for fall return, now is a time when schools are able to substantially change inequitable systems. @EE_CrystalX @Purvip4 #edequity #equityinedu hubs.ly/H0t41Gn0
We want to hear from you! Inspire others around the country by sharing with @Purvip4 and me around what school systems you want to redesign through an #equity lens.
We want to hear from you!
What is a system in your school that you would be excited to redesign with an #equity lens?
#equityinedu
#edequity
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Tomorrow is for #FillYourCupTN! Can't wait to co-anchor with @jasonrbroussard to do the Master Schedule planning turnkey with leaders in TN. Remember to bring your teammates!
@VITALK12 @tosstn1975 @DaleLynchTOSS @GerrellNorma @CinnamonDr @terabrooks7
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I'm all smiles (get it?) and am feeling very grateful for the #EducatedGuests who show up each week and provide valuable perspectives to our @EdElements team around topics of #equity in education. Join us next Thursday and engage in our insightful discussions!
