Please join USA College of Education & Professional Studies assistant professor of educational leadership and administration, Dr. Benterah, for a professional learning unit on leading schools for engagement and impact. Please register in PowerSchool using #262790 or the registration link: alsde.truenorthlogic.com/ia/empari/lear…

Youngest child(11yo): "Dad, what is critical race theory?" Me: Explains a few pillars of the theory: interest convergence, racial realism, intersectionality... Youngest child: "Do you think it should be taught in schools?" - Teach them to think critically and they will.

The Punishment Rarely Fits the Crime for Misbehaving Boys in School melmagazine.com/en-us/story/am…

I will never stop saying this: A university’s ability to recruit and retain faculty of color (FOC) is directly related to treatment of their current FOC. We talk to each other on and off the record. So keep playing if you want to… & you’ll never be able to keep any of us.

Success ≠ number of publications.

Interviewed on FOX10News | WALA w/ Dr. Benterah about #BlackFacultyStaffAssociation education summit University of South Alabama: April 2, 9am-noon, USA Mitchell Center fox10tv.com/2022/03/16/bla…

A highlight of last week was getting to catch up in person with my friend, co-author, and colleague Dr. Benterah. We met during #AERA in NY City after we both served on a Jackson Scholars Network writing panel. #JSNalumni

Congratulations to Dr. Benterah Morton! He was granted tenure and promoted to associate professor in the Department of Leadership and Teacher Education. Morton teaches courses in educational leadership and administration. #WeAreSouth #WeAreCEPS #LeadershipandTeacherEducation

Leaders Are Readers: What Journals Do Public School Superintendents Read? Our new paper is now published using results from a national survey. 👉Free access beginning on p. 8: aasa.org/uploadedFiles/… (Spoiler alert: Supts aren't reading peer-reviewed research-y journals)

Today Mobile Police MobilePublicSchools and University of South Alabama launched SOAR, an innovative approach to youth violence and suicidality prevention funded by #NIMHD. Honored to work with schools and the police to strengthen opportunities for youth! #wearespr shar.es/afpytx

Leaders, LEAN IN! One of my favorite quotes is from Rita Pierson, “Kids don’t learn from people they don’t like.” May I add…..NEITHER DO ADULTS! Let’s model building strong relationships with our teachers, parents, central office, and community! #EduTwitter #BOSSEducator

"What Journals Do Public School Superintendents Read?" ask Matt Townsley and Dr. Benterah in the latest issue of #AASAJSP: links.aasa.org/3ObqpHn (👀 Peep where our very own #AASAmag landed in their list of findings!)

We are hiring a postdoc for our Health Disparities-funded R01. A unique opportunity to work with schools and police to support youth success, promote opportunity, and reduce violence and suicidality! More info: southalabama.edu/colleges/artsa… SPR Society for Research on Adolescence

It is okay to rest. Period. Even if you didn’t finish that paper. Even if you didn’t hit every one of this weeks goals. You don’t need to earn rest. You’re human. That’s reason enough. 🫶

Academia takes plagiarism more seriously than racism.

The USA College of Education and Professional Studies welcomes Dr. R. Allan Allday as the new chair for the Department of Leadership and Teacher Education. Learn more at SouthAlabama.edu/colleges/ceps/…. #WeAreSouth #WeAreCEPS #WeAreEducation

Spent the day facilitating A+ Best Practices Center Southwest Key Leaders Network on campus at University of South Alabama! These leaders engaged in critical & reflective conversations around Marzano Resources High Reliability Schools. #Guaranteed #Viable ALSDE Office of School Improvement SARIC Alabama State Department of Education @StoneyBeavers

Coming in March! A new text edited by Mary Lynne Derrington and I for #principals #EdAdmin #EdLeadership - Leading and Learning for Effective Feedback w/ @RLPGBooks leadership series edited by jeffrey glanz.