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This Children's Day, we want to highlight what our children currently miss out on while they learn at school. There are socioeconomic inequities in the public education system that limit a child's opportunity for learning and growth. The key reason why children's education and future are at risk is because the system is heavily burdened. There are numerous gaps that need to be addressed in professional development programs, and government systems and processes. Children deserve a stronger, agile public education system that equips them with the knowledge, skills, and mindsets required to have successful futures. At Leadership For Equity, we work every day in close collaboration with governments, leaders of the system, and teachers to empower them. These stakeholders can be the true architects of change who can lead our children to academic excellence. We truly believe that our public education system needs to be better for our children, and it can be better. Over the next week, we want to create conversations about what children need and how that can take us towards educational equity. Join us in our deep commitment to celebrating children and ensuring they have access to the education and educators they deserve. #happychildrensday #universalchildrensday #childrensweek Madhukar Reddy Banuri I Siddesh Sarma I Damini Mainkar I Aditya Ramachandran I Aditi Gupta

Does anyone remember the scene in Apollo 13 where they are testing and retesting the lunar module start up sequence to access more amps? This is what we need to do in education continuously, reexamine what we do, ask 'why do we do things this way?' and 'is there a better way?'. What would happen if lessons were shortened by 10 minutes to enable something else to happen for example?

Click the link to add the CCEC Lunch and Lead TOMORROW to your calendar: tinyurl.com/bdhhyfas Our discussion will include potential solutions to address the impact of Prop 209 and the SCOUTUS decision on Black and Latinx students in academia. #HigherEducation #Representation #LunchandLead #ActionCall #EducationEquity

Many of my listeners don’t know this, but I went to a private Catholic school until 8th grade before transitioning to a public high school. I had what I like to call “Catholic school RtI”, where I got extra reading help with Sister Marie (and it paid off!). I’ve focused a lot of my content on issues impacting the public schools, so when I connected with Tom Conroy, a Catholic school principal, I thought he’d bring an interesting perspective to the show; especially because I know that many of my listeners may be working with students who attend private schools. Tom Conroy is currently the principal of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School in Verona, NJ. He retired from public school after 30 years and dove into the world of Catholic Education. Tom has held both teaching and administrative positions on the elementary, middle, high school, and district levels. Tom served for eight years on the New Jersey Principal and Supervisor Association/Foundation for Education Administration (NJPSA/FEA) Leadership Academy Development and Presentation Teams. Tom completed both his undergraduate and graduate work at Montclair State University. We start out by discussing some differences in private vs. public education; but transition to talking about topics that will be useful regardless of what K-12 setting you’re in. In this episode, we discuss: ✅Do private schools have more resources and support than public schools? ✅Why a school curriculum should be a living document and tool for communication (and not a scripted program). ✅How to reform curriculum in a way that builds a culture of autonomy and how to create alignment across grade levels, buildings, and disciplines (including related service providers). ✅The inner workings of successful professional learning communities (and why they help eliminate unproductive staff meetings). ✅How to maintain a high level of rigor in standards and assessment protocols, without “teaching to the test” and overemphasizing standardized tools. You can listen to the entire episode here: https://lnkd.in/g92-G3et

Picture a landscape where children are not bound by zip codes or economic circumstances, but instead, have access to schools that nurture their talents and aspirations. When parents have the freedom to explore a spectrum of educational options—from traditional public schools to charter schools, private institutions, and homeschooling—they become active participants in their child's educational journey, fostering a sense of ownership and investment in their academic success. Critics may argue that expanding school choice undermines the stability and viability of traditional public schools. However, Governor Doug Ducey's vision transcends the false dichotomy of choice versus public education. Rather than viewing choice as a threat, it should be regarded as a catalyst for positive transformation within our educational systems. What are your thoughts on power of choice when it comes to determining where your student may go to school? Check out our new episode airing tomorrow featuring Governor Doug Ducey to learn more! #BetterLearning #BeTheChange #RadicallyStudentCentered Doug Ducey, Kevin Stoller, A4LE-Association for Learning Environments, Second Class Foundation, Kay-Twelve, Education Leaders' Organization, Phoenix,Arizona

Many of my listeners don’t know this, but I went to a private Catholic school until 8th grade before transitioning to a public high school. I had what I like to call “Catholic school RtI”, where I got extra reading help with Sister Marie (and it paid off!). I’ve focused a lot of my content on issues impacting the public schools, so when I connected with Tom Conroy, a Catholic school principal, I thought he’d bring an interesting perspective to the show; especially because I know that many of my listeners may be working with students who attend private schools. Tom Conroy is currently the principal of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School in Verona, NJ. He retired from public school after 30 years and dove into the world of Catholic Education. Tom has held both teaching and administrative positions on the elementary, middle, high school, and district levels. Tom served for eight years on the New Jersey Principal and Supervisor Association/Foundation for Education Administration (NJPSA/FEA) Leadership Academy Development and Presentation Teams. Tom completed both his undergraduate and graduate work at Montclair State University. We start out by discussing some differences in private vs. public education; but transition to talking about topics that will be useful regardless of what K-12 setting you’re in. In this episode, we discuss: ✅Do private schools have more resources and support than public schools? ✅Why a school curriculum should be a living document and tool for communication (and not a scripted program). ✅How to reform curriculum in a way that builds a culture of autonomy and how to create alignment across grade levels, buildings, and disciplines (including related service providers). ✅The inner workings of successful professional learning communities (and why they help eliminate unproductive staff meetings). ✅How to maintain a high level of rigor in standards and assessment protocols, without “teaching to the test” and overemphasizing standardized tools. You can listen to the entire episode here: https://lnkd.in/g92-G3et

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"Believe in the power of education to transform lives and communities. Knowledge is our greatest asset." - Malcolm X 📚💡 Let's celebrate the impact of education in our community and empower each other through knowledge. 🌍✊ #BlackEducationMatters #KnowledgeIsPower #CommunityEmpowerment #MalcolmXWisdom #BlackExcellence #EducateToEmpower #BlackCommunityUnity #LearnAndGrow #EmpowerThroughKnowledge #EducationForAll"

This week's Thoughtful Thursday question explores the connection between a collective mission and vision for student experience, and the impact on educational justice. For more guiding questions about creating equitable school communities, check out CEL's 4 Dimensions of School Leadership: https://hubs.ly/Q02hKNxh0