"Without support, a powerful practice, poorly implemented, is no better than one that is ineffective" (Knight, 2009, p.509) #Message #EDLR5402 #SupportTeachers

Students deserve learning spaces where they can explore new learning related or applicable to what they experience in life, daily. #AuthenticActivity #EDLR5402 #EffectChange

"A central aspect of self-esteem is the capacity to be a person of integrity" (Bell Hooks, Rock My Soul). #EDLR5042 #LivingWithIntegrity

"Education as the practice of freedom requires a holistic approach to learning" (Bell Hooks, Rock My Soul). Rigidity in the classroom is a detriment to the maintenance of a comprehensive learning environment that students deserve. #EDLR5042 #EducationalFreedom

"Without freedom of mind there can be no true and lasting freedom" (Bell Hooks, Rock My Soul). #EDLR5402 #Message #EducationalFreedom

Thank you Eric Bernstein for encouraging us to watch the video about the Abilene Paradox, it really emphasized importance of standing on one's convictions and to refrain from just "going with the flow" to benefit the progression of the group. #EDLR5402

Both Hooks(2003) and Morales(2018) spoke on critical consciousness and its impact on the analysis of content amongst student learners and educators, alike. This theory emphasizes the importance of expanding learning's purpose through the acknowledgement of difference.#EDLR5402

"Good intentions does not mean that there may not be subconscious bias involved" Erinn Fallon great point in class, this can definitely leave a lasting impression that may be adverse to one's intent. #EDLR5402

Dr. Chaunte Garrett's point about her non-negotiable regarding the students that she serves really resonated with me, advocacy on behalf of student learners needs to involve the ongoing maintenance of educational development and consideration of their well being. #EDLR5402

Diversifying staff means nothing if one does not diversify their subconscious beliefs of what independent members of a diverse staff are capable of contributing to moving the work of the school forward. My understanding from a point shared by Eric Bernstein ,a #Message ! #EDLR5402

"When you are truly doing the work in equity, you must remove all of the barriers" Dr. Chaunté Garrett #Message #EDLR5402

School Leaders need to create communal spaces where difference is not only acknowledged but utilized in a way that diminishes the over-reliance of singular points of view. My take away from a major point from Eric Bernstein during tonight's class. #EDLR5402

Reflecting on the formatting of the Fishbowl conversation and how necessary it is to create balanced spaces for communication, especially when discussing heavy topics like: race, gender and equity in education. We need to "remove all barriers" Dr. Chaunté Garrett #EDLR5402

"School leaders are, therefore, in a position to serve as gatekeepers for social justice work and to substantially influence the impact of social justice initiatives in school." (Payne& Smith,2018) #EDLR5402 #SociotransformativeConstructivism #sTc

School leaders harbor a very necessary responsibility in creating safe and inclusive learning spaces for ALL of the students that they serve. #EDLR5402

How school leaders understand who makes up their student body will rely on their perception of difference, their refusal to recognize some diverse groups makes it impossible to truly understand how to best support ALL students' needs. #EDLR5402

Honest and open conversation is inevitable when the collaborative space's foundation is rooted in equity. #EDLR5402

"Understand that your teachers are bringing their race with them". Great point made by Eric Bernstein during tonights class. #EDLR5402

"It is important to remember, as leaders, that everyone's lived experiences are not the same" Great point made by Fred Ende during this evenings #EDLR5402 session. Consideration of others experience is a necessary element to maintaining equitable development for staff. #EDLR5402

Social issues are school issues, there is no way schools can effectively prepare students for the outside world by intentionally ignoring what is going on in society. #EDLR5402 #TeacherVoice #SociotransformativeConstructivism