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Is Diverse Teacher Representation the Key to Social Justice in Education? 💪🏽 Constance Lindsay shares her insights on the crucial intersection of education and social justice in our latest episode of Conscious Pathways. In this thought-provoking conversation, Dr. Lindsay emphasizes the urgent need for diverse teachers in high-needs schools, especially for Black students who benefit from seeing educators who look like them. Join the discussion in the comments! How can we address teacher shortages and promote teacher diversity as a social justice imperative? Let's reimagine education together! #DiverseTeachers #SocialJusticeEducation #TeacherRepresentation #EquitableEducation #EducationEquality #InclusiveTeaching #DiverseEducators #EqualOpportunities #RepresentationMatters #EducationJustice

Is this the future of education? Would you consider enrolling your child in a SLANT-based school? Advocates of no-excuses policies in schools argue that progressive, child-centered approaches that spread in the 1970s caused a behavioral crisis, reduced learning, and hindered social mobility. The policy is called “Slant” (Sit up, Lean forward, Ask and answer questions, Nod your head, and Track the speaker). The argument in favor of SLANT? Wealthy children can afford to waste time at school because “their parents take them to museums and art galleries,” In contrast, for children from poorer backgrounds, “the only way you’re going to know about some Roman history is if you’re in your school learning.” Should we instead advocate for a balanced approach that offers all children, regardless of their economic status, access to an environment that fosters discipline alongside creativity and freedom? #FutureOfEducation #SLANTSchool #NoExcusesPolicy #DisciplineInSchools #CreativityInEducation #EducationalReform #HolisticDevelopment

SCHOOLS HAVE FAILED BLACK BOYS 👨🏾🏫With the current rise of teachers being recruited from Jamaica to fill vacancies in schools, there remains the question of why the systemic issue of poor teacher retention in the UK has not been fully addressed. 🔸If there are already systemic issues with retaining teachers - imagine the students. 🔸In our live webinar, these young men have shared their stories in order to speak back to systems that have let them down, and to encourage change so that other young Black men do not have to go through the same experiences. They discuss systemic racism within the British education system and the long-term impact of racism on the lived experiences of young Black men. 👂🏾Please listen with respect and ACT upon what they are telling you that the system needs. 🔸Watch our webinar here: https://lnkd.in/eitmZ5UH #BlackBoys #Education #Schools #SystemicChange 🧡

Robert John Meehan, an American educator and author, has contributed a wealth of thought-provoking and inspiring quotes on education and teaching. Here are some of his most popular quotes: "You can't fix education until you fix the community; education is not a building but a lifestyle and an environment." "By nature, teachers teach; by choice, teachers choose the manner in which they teach." "Is the current goal 'good schools' for some, just as we have 'good health care' for some, 'good housing' for some, and 'good food' for some?" "Our children are not tone deaf. If we continue to poison our children with the current political tone of society, we will have no one to blame but ourselves for the cacophony of the future." "A gifted teacher is not only prepared to meet the needs of today's child but is also prepared to foresee the hopes and dreams in every child's future." These quotes highlight Meehan's emphasis on the importance of community involvement in education, the power of teachers to shape the future, and the need for equity in education.

Discover the power of creating inclusive schools and more connected communities! Check out this WestEd spotlight on transforming schools to support the whole child, person, and community for research and best practices: https://bit.ly/4bBe7Vr #WholeChild #Education #Principals

Many of our children underperform in public schools because, in many cases, there is a lack of representation due to systemic racism. Historically, schools in marginalized communities were never designed to effectively educate Black and Brown children. This has resulted in a persistent achievement gap, where students of color are often deprived of equitable resources, culturally relevant curricula, and supportive learning environments. To truly support all students, we must confront and dismantle these systemic barriers, ensuring that every child receives the quality education they deserve. #schoolchoice #urbaneducation #schooltransformation #schoolinnovation

What would you say to a kid denied his education for 286 days? And here is how YOU can help #ChangeTheWorld for other similar kids TODAY. The big news is that #TheJoshieMan now has a school! I'm going to sit him down tonight, and we'll read your celebratory comments together, and treasure this moment as the best day in his life so far! ❤️ However, this has never been about #TJM. Let's now focus on the 10,000's of kids denied an appropriate education just because they are different. Just. Because. They. Are. Different. #DifferentNotLess. 👂I'm all ears!..........Please help today in informing society as to the most pressing topics in #Education that kids with additional needs face. I've made a start with eight themes I've been hearing recently (see comments), but for sure I've missed important topics, and I've not reflected each topic comprehensively. 💕 Please tag in those people who have voices that should be heard, and those who are doing great things to help inform the debate. 💁♀️ Please tag in those people who are being failed and might need some community support. ⁉️PS: Help me fill in the gaps, and prioritise what needs to change! We need your comments today!

🧠💗 To support neurodiversity paradigm AND trauma Informed classrooms, AND empower Young People against bullying and abuse we can teach about brains and neurology from the beginning. This helps all teachers and families learn too .  In key stage1, ages 5-7years children learn about homophones, prefixes, suffixes, fractions, multiplying and dividing, mammals, amphibians and habitats. Key stage 2, 7-11 years, curriculum learning can include: anaphylaxis, cystic fibrosis, identity, substance abuse, anger management, conflict resolution, microorganisms, reproduction, platelets, plasma, and health. The big thing missing, in my eyes, is the brain itself. In fact learning about the brain, neurology, neurotransmitters and the limbic system not only would fit in perfectly, it would link and support a lot of the curriculum and pastoral aims of schools. Our aim is to improve the school experience for everyone, especially our neurodivergent Young People, by using art, fun, and neuroscience to empower all children and change minds about behaviour. Working toward a neurodiversity informed, neurodivergence positive culture, while making this work as easily as possible for all educators. https://lnkd.in/eCtR4X4q

🚨 “An Epidemic of Racism, Carbon Copies of Dysfunction - What Exactly is Being Discredited? The New Charter School 1A and 1B.” 🚨 Jed's latest article dives deep into the critical issues plaguing our education system, highlighting how outdated policies and systemic racism create barriers for students of color. Explore the complexities of these pressing issues and read about the suggested new 1A and 1B for Charter Schools. It’s time to challenge the status quo and advocate for an education system that truly serves all students equitably. https://lnkd.in/gxZRfcGr #EducationReform #CharterSchools #RacialEquity #SystemicChange #CharterFolk

Did you know SCIMHA's CEO, Kerrie Schnake wrote a book?! With a specific focus on the unique factors related to the field of early childhood care and education, this book discusses the concept of well-being and how it applies specifically to teachers of young children. This comprehensive resource also explores the implications of, and connections between, teacher well-being, equity, and social justice. Grab your copy now and join the discussion on improving teacher well-being in early childhood education!