LfJ Series: The Equity Impacts of Shared Leadership

Lindsay LyonsTime for Teachership Podcast

In Podcast Episode 54 of the Time for Teachership podcast, I’m diving into Episode 1 of my Leading for Justice Mini Series. I’m exploring the research of why shared leadership should be an area of focus and how to set up structures in shared leadership in our educational context. ⁠ ⁠ I cover the benefits of shared leadership from educational … Read More

Kids Can Be Sociolinguists, Too!

Teach Better TeamBlog, Connect Better, Differentiate Better

TL;DR: A little metalinguistic awareness can go a long way towards creating a safe space for bilingual children in the classroom. Sociolinguistic awareness, coupled with the gumption to tackle these issues with children, will go a long way towards the larger enterprise of designing pedagogy that is culturally (and linguistically) focused. Consider designing curricula that builds sociolinguistic awareness. This post … Read More

Let’s Continue to TALK about Equity!

Nilmini Ratwatte-HenstridgeBlog, Lead Better, Lesson Plan Better, Reflect Better

TL;DR: Teach lessons that encourage a growth mindset. Definitions give us working knowledge to understand more about equity and anti-racism. Be an anti-racist educator! “Equity and Inclusion Just Got Better” Journaling/Reflection Questions What is a lesson idea that involves teaching about a topic that matters to your students? Write down a time you didn’t advocate for change with something that … Read More

Shine Bright | Luis Cruz | Don’t Overthink It

Tom SchimmerThe Tom Schimmer Podcast

In Don’t @ Me (2:46), Tom opens with a quick story from last week about how the small things in life – even if they are manufactured – can make a big difference in how we are feeling. Then, Tom is joined by friend and colleague Luis Cruz (11:19) to explore what it means to fulfill society’s new, more modern … Read More