"One of the major tasks of a critical analysis is to uncover and expose power relationships wherein the domination of one group's interests results in the oppression of other groups" Merriam & Baumgartner (2020) #EDLR5402 #fightforequity

It's unacceptable to have this double standard. #edlr5402

YES! We need to be honest about our knowledge possession, we don't usually have the whole set of information. #edlr5402 #leadership

"Extinct" bird discovered on Hawaiian volcano hill.cm/GeGojal

#cerealfordinner #edlr5402 using time wisely!!

"Listen to understand not to respond." Thank you so much Dr. Marion Wilson! #edlr5402

"If we're not listening to the needs of marginalized groups than our equity work is performative." Eric Bernstein We need to believe lived experiences, not question them #edlr5402

My leadership goals too. Be strong, be courageous, and be authentically you. Dr. Marion Wilson Thank you so much for your time and your wisdom! #edlr5402

Tolerance isn’t enough it seems like a fancy word for “I’m not ready or willing to take a stand” as leaders we cannot afford to be tolerant. We must be dynamic agents for equity. #EDLR5402

Diversity is as diverse as the word implies. Let’s remind ourselves not to to forget all it’s different forms in education. And be humble enough to listen when we have overlooked a difference and do the work to advocate for all our students and staff. #EDLR5402

It’s here! Race day #race4chase !! These kids and coaches have worked so hard to get here, determination, grit, compassion and spirit are the themes of the day! We are so lucky!

Limiting public knowledge of the poor to school performances hides their capacities and achievements and allows the lazy assumption that absence of middle class things degrades intelligent thought -McDermott et al. Another stereotype threat we need to work to change. #EDLR5402

The poor now face two problems: not having access to material and cultural resources and connections, and being constantly probed and degraded by explanations officially designed to help. UGH, #wecandobetter #edlr5402

Athing Mu 🇺🇸 won the women’s 800 meters at #Tokyo2020. She became the first American to take Olympic gold in the event since 1968. nyti.ms/3CcTixZ

More than 20 Black colleges have already cancelled millions in student debt hill.cm/SkORDGd

“Student voice impacts attendance, behavior, and academics, but we're not really tracking that connection. When educators value student voice, students invest in their school and culture.” ow.ly/3nd150FeYU5 Cristina Salgado Michelle Hammond ASCD #StudentVoice #SchoolVoice

The recent spate of laws restricting how teachers can discuss racism and sexism in the classroom has generated outrage from some educators, and praise from others. And it’s rekindled a perennial debate: Who gets to decide what history we teach? edweek.org/teaching-learn…

How do you show students you care about them? Inquiring 💡minds want to know. #connections

Great advice from my #ucapp #leadership coach Joanne Manginelli “without data you’re just another person with an opinion” Thanks Joanne!

Democratic and Independent candidates sweep in Board of Ed race in Guilford. Big win.