💭"When these questions drive our work, we will see a new type of pedagogy emerge where teachers become (re)invigorated for the profession and students are engaged."-⁦Gholdy Muhammad⁩ ⁦AMLE⁩ Read more here:amle.org/12-questions-t… #Education #Curriculum #CultivatingGenius

What a lovely program this afternoon (with the added bonus of featuring @sarahmoonbooks, one of my very favorite authors/educators/friends). Thanks for this event, Books of Wonder. crowdcast.io/e/augustmgprid…

Like many other educators, I greatly appreciate the work of @GenderSpectrum. Please check out their annual family conference in late September, focused on caregivers to transgender, non-binary, and gender-expansive children. …ctrum-family-conference.heysummit.com/checkout/selec…

"The struggles for freedom by Black and Brown people in these countries mirror the issues faced by African Americans. In many cases, those of Hispanic heritage are also of African descent." nypl.org/blog/2021/09/1…

This is what a high school student told the Granbury ISD school board. Wow.

The bat mitzvah turns 100. It marks more than a coming-of-age for Jewish girls npr.org/2022/03/17/108…

Perspective | Anti-Asian violence is a serious problem. But policing isn’t the solution. washingtonpost.com/outlook/2022/0…

"When I make clear to my employees that I want them to consider all options for their careers, they see that I’m genuinely committed to helping them learn and grow. They know it’s not lip service; I care about their development." hbr.org/2018/09/why-i-…

Florida legislature passes bill to restrict LGBTQ topics in elementary schools washingtonpost.com/nation/2022/03…

Starting this morning with the *perfect* book for my coily-haired and NOVA | PBS-loving four-year-old. Incredible story by 💚 Yesenia 💚 is somewhere out there

A new household favorite that has sparked great conversation with my pre-schooler. A lovely story with an important question ("Why do *you* have to do this?") from Helena Ku Rhee

"Wong told NBC Asian America that such dangerous misconceptions about who perpetrates anti-Asian hate incidents can have "long-term consequences for racial solidarity."" From Spring 2021, and remains relevant. nbcnews.com/news/asian-ame…

Another book currently on repeat in my home. Both toddler and pre-schooler are obsessed with this perfect gift from Auntie Amber. Thanks for this great work, Tyler Feder rhymes with cheddar

I cannot recommend this newsletter enough. In short, it makes me 1) a better person and 2) a better parent, on a weekly basis. Thanks for that, Courtney Martin courtney.substack.com

Article:slj.com/story/10-middl… - 10 Middle Grade Novels That Address Mental Health with Compassion #SchoolLibraryJournal

1. Learn | Contemporary Asian American Activism Sat 4/16/22 📍Online AAAStudies brings together Asian-American grassroots organizers and scholar-activists who share their lived experiences of the fight for transformative justice. eventbrite.com/e/contemporary…

Very, very much on repeat in my home right now by demand of the littles (and I'm not mad about it). disneyplus.com/series/rise-up…

This plan book was one of my all-time favorite resources for DEI work in schools. 10/10 Would Buy For Everyone. Gift it to a fierce educator in your life.

A Brief History of Nobody Wants to Work Anymore 🧵

New teachers, keep an eye out for red flags as you connect with colleagues: 🚩Brags about yelling at students 🚩“I don’t give out A’s in MY class” 🚩Rolls their eyes at everything the principal says 🚩Instantly wants to give you negative intel about your roster What else?