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Empowering lives through the transformative power of education and training. Join us on a journey to unlock your full potential and make a meaningful impact on society. #EducationTransforms #EmpowerPotential #positiveimpact #EducationTransformation #EmpowerPotential #MeaningfulContributions #lifelonglearning #EmpoweringLives #fullpotentialjourney #SocietyImpact #educationempowers #TransformativeLearning #futureleadership

📢 ❓Want to have a say in the future of education? Join communities and organizations to connect with other educators, participate in discussions, and influence decision-making. Visit our website and explore resources from #GlobalSchoolsProgram and connect with our partners who are facilitating important conversations about the future of education. ➡️🔗 https://buff.ly/2PcLV0w Your voice matters! By participating in these discussions, you can help shape the future of education and ensure that teachers are at the forefront of decision-making.📚🤝 #TeachersInFocus #WorldTeachersDay2024 #ValuingTeachersVoices #SDG4

A great case study on working in complex systems and importance of building deeper relationships to have sustainable and long lasting changes. Some statements that I found insightful “Many youth organizing groups are one-dimensional, relying on studies from outside organizations and implementing strategies that oftentimes don’t lead to long-term systemic change,” “We stopped trying to force our way through points of resistance and began focusing on where we could be more effective in a softer way. As a result, we have become much more influential and more powerful within the educational field.” “Equity isn’t a destination but an unwavering commitment to a journey. It can be easy to focus on where we hope to land and lose sight of the deliberate daily actions that constitute the process.” Power need not be a transactional, zero-sum game. However, for power to be transformational, it must be centered on the whole system of relationships, rather than just parts of the system. This orientation toward power places greater attention on the quality of interactions between diverse people and on the values that ground and nurture those interactions.

Unblocking Education: Community Collaboration Secrets Revealed! Explore the pressing challenges in today's educational system with our dynamic discussion featuring insightful perspectives on community collaboration. Uncover effective strategies for overcoming barriers to enhance education and foster meaningful partnerships between schools and local businesses! #EducationChallenges #CommunityCollaboration #OvercomingBarriers #EducationalSystem #SchoolBusinessPartnership #InnovativeEducation #StudentSuccess #CollaborativeLearning #EducationReform #FutureOfEducation

Transforming Schools: Discover the Future of Educational Facilities! Dive into our latest blog post for exclusive insights from the WiRSA conference panel. Marissa Young from JP Cullen and Clinton Community School District share groundbreaking strategies in facility assessments. Learn how to blend community engagement with strategic planning for better schools. 💼📚 Essential reading for every educator and administrator! #EducationalInnovation #WiRSA

🌟 Shining a Light on SEND Education in the UK 🌟 As part of my work experience module, I was tasked with producing a digital resource on current and regional issues within the UK. After much contemplation on the plethora of topics available, I was drawn to a matter very close to my heart – the challenges faced by young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) within our education system. Through personal observations, I have witnessed the persistent struggles of SEND students and their parents. They often find themselves in a continuous battle with the educational system, striving to have their voices heard, to secure a nurturing education, and to ensure their children feel safe and comfortable in their learning environments.This inspired me to create a comprehensive digital resource aimed at highlighting these barriers and offering practical strategies for educational leaders, parents, and teachers who may be struggling to fully support SEND education due to a lack of resources, training, or accessibility. This resource is designed not only to raise awareness but also to equip stakeholders with the knowledge and tools needed to make meaningful changes. I invite you to read my educational resource, as this topic is deeply significant to me. However, this achievement would not have been possible without the guidance and mentorship of Ian Fellows. His dedication was instrumental in shaping my understanding to write a critical analysis piece, a task that felt daunting and far outside my comfort zone. Through Ian’s lectures, I gained invaluable insights and his patient and comprehensive teaching approach made complex concepts accessible and inspired me to think deeply and critically about the issues at hand. I hope you find it informative and insightful. If you do, please like, comment, and share it with those who would benefit from this knowledge. Thank you for your time and support #SEND #InclusiveEducation #EducationReform #SpecialNeeds #DisabilitySupport #EducationalLeadership #ParentalSupport #TeacherTraining #UKEducation #Teachers #SENDstudents (It is a SWAY with videos embedded, if you would like the link for the visual sway to view, message me)

In his thought-provoking SPEAK Talk, "Can We Talk About This?", Dave Thompson offers a unique perspective on the power of dialogue in educational settings, drawn from his own experiences as a young teacher in Belfast during the Northern Ireland Troubles. Reflecting on the year 1993—a year scarred by violence and loss—Dave navigates through his early days of teacher training in schools that, by unwritten rule, avoided discussions about the conflict raging outside their walls. These schools, Dave found, preferred silence over engagement, a stance he found increasingly difficult to accept as he moved through his training. The turning point in Dave's narrative comes during his third year of teacher training at an integrated school founded on the principle that children from all backgrounds could learn together. Here, Dave found a space where hard conversations about identity, conflict, and history weren’t just possible—they were integral to the educational experience. This contrasted sharply with his experiences in other schools, where the echoes of societal divisions were met with silence. Dave's reflections extend beyond his personal transformation to a broader critique of societal and educational approaches to conflict. He laments the missed opportunities for dialogue and reconciliation in Northern Ireland, emphasizing that while there has been progress since the Good Friday Agreement, divisions persist, mirrored in both political stagnation and everyday discord. Through the harrowing experience of his friend, a first responder to the Shankill Road bombing, Dave underscores the incremental nature of peace and reconciliation. He argues that progress towards a truly integrated society comes one conversation at a time, advocating for intentional, creative efforts to bridge divides. Dave concludes without offering easy solutions but instead poses a challenge to embrace the discomfort of difficult discussions. He calls on individuals and communities to create spaces for these conversations, suggesting that the path to healing and transformation lies in our collective willingness to engage with the issues that separate us. 🎥 Link to the FULL Video in the comments... #SPEAKevent #publicspeaking #publicspeaker #stage #standupandspeak #growth #event #personaldevelopment #inspiration #motivation #education #stepintothespotlight #Transformation #Dialogue #Reconciliation #NorthernIreland #PeaceProcess #SocietalHealing #SocialChange #CommunityDialogue

Norms or community agreements are powerful collaborative documents that set the stage for how we live together. They empower all community members and set the stage for success! https://lnkd.in/dxvKZqyk

📆SAVE THE DATE! NEW WEBINAR: Responding to increasing complexity in mainstream settings Friday 28 June, 2-3.30pm With a shortage of specialist places, more learners with additional needs are being taught in mainstream education. Join us for our Summer Term webinar to explore how we can overcome some of the pressures through collaboration between specialist and mainstream settings. We’ll consider: *relevant frameworks and guidance *how to use data to make evidence-informed decisions *the benefits and risks of running additional provision *the conditions required to enable successful provision. A panel discussion and questions will be chaired by Margaret Mulholland, SEND and Inclusion Specialist for the Association of School and College Leaders. Panel members will include Will Smith, CEO of GREENSHAW LEARNING TRUST and Alistair Crawford, Co-Chair of National Network of Specialist Provision. The webinar is fully funded by Department for Education as part of the Universal SEND Services programme, and is therefore free to attend. Book now: https://ow.ly/wfoa50RqQZz

As we reflect on #WorldTeachersDay, we celebrate the remarkable educators around the world who inspire, empower, and guide students to discover their strengths and face challenges with confidence. But beyond the classroom, teachers are key drivers of innovation in education. Through EdTech, they are not only adapting to new ways of teaching but also shaping the future of learning itself—fostering creativity, critical thinking, and digital literacy in their students. As we look toward the future, it’s clear that technology alone can’t transform education. It’s the teachers, combining their expertise with cutting-edge tools, who are making a lasting impact. Let’s continue to uplift their voices, recognize their invaluable contributions, and support them as they build a future where every learner thrives. #SupportTeachers #EdTechInnovation #FutureofEducation