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My co-founder is providing free emotional wellness workshops for Black college women in Ohio <3

Check out this insightful article on the possibility of implementing Restorative Justice on college campuses, especially in these challenging times. Anything is possible! #RestorativeJustice #CollegeCampus #HigherEducation #SocialJustice

Cultural competence is a critical aspect in higher education, going beyond free speech to the core of academic mission. Are students prepared to navigate barriers related to religion, race, ethnicity, and political views? The University of Houston is at the forefront, making cultural competency a key learning outcome. So is the nursing faculty at Community of Philadelphia, who created the innovative 19130 Zip Code program many decades ago so students could understand how culture impacts patient care. To create a more inclusive society, cultural competency should be a mandatory outcome, shaping future American leaders who uphold justice and liberty for all. Higher education should play a pivotal role in shaping a world where hate is managed effectively and diversity thrives in workplaces and communities. Let's prioritize cultural competency and, simultaneously, provide safer and more welcoming campuses for all students. #CulturalCompetence #HigherEducation #DiversityandInclusion #InclusiveLeadership

Clemson's teacher residency program was created to tackle an alarming trend: teacher recruitment and retention. Sadly, data from the Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention and Advancement shows that 1,474 vacant teaching positions were reported in South Carolina for the 2022-2023 school year, a 39 percent jump from the previous year. Even more concerning, 1 in 7 educators in the state did not return to their school district! Of those, 36 percent had only 5 yrs or less of experience; new teachers are the ones most likely to leave the profession! Let's combat this trend together! #TeacherRetention #SupportOurEducators https://ow.ly/QBSo50Q8rgM

In the SIEEJ 2024 virtual panel discussion, "Police, Mental Health Practitioners, and Safety Professionals on School Violence" - taking place on Tuesday, June 25, at 2 p.m. ET - two high school college and career counselors, a police officer, and George Washington University's Director of Emergency Management make up the panel, one of the nine outstanding panel discussions offered at this year's Summer Institute on Education, Equity, and Justice (SIEEJ) conference. "Ending Violence in PreK-16 Schools" is the theme of our 7th annual 3-day SIEEJ #event, taking place from Monday, June 24, 2024 to Wednesday, June 26, 2024. Register today at at bit.ly/SIEEJ2024 and take advantage of our Early Bird special, enabling you to attend the entire event for only $25. More on "Police, Mental Health Practitioners, and Safety Professionals on School Violence" > Confirmed Panelists: Christopher Faircloth, Director of Emergency Management, The George Washington University; Officer Willie Ruffin, Police Officer, Richmond Public Schools; Jessica Gilbert, College and Career Counselor, Alexandria City High School, VA; William Esswein, College and Career Counselor, Alexandria City High School, VA; Moderator: Dr. Christopher N. Smith, Instructor, South University > PreK-12 schools and university campuses serve as hubs of learning, growth, and community for students and faculty. In an era marked by concerns about school violence, ensuring the safety and well-being of all individuals within the academic environment is a top priority. This panel discussion convenes experienced professionals from university campus safety, mental health departments, and police departments to share their expertise, insights, strategies and best practices for addressing school violence on university campuses while upholding the core principles and values of education, safety and security. American University #education #teachers #students #schools #classrooms #policy #violence #mentalhealth #safety

There's strong support for public school choice options. Of the registered voters surveyed by Democrats for Education Reform in a July national polling, ➡ 65% favorably viewed public charter schools ➡ 67% favorably viewed public career academies ➡ 59% favorably viewed public magnet schools Similarly, in our winter 2023 survey, we found that of the 53.7% of parents who considered or are considering choosing new schools for their children, ➡ 45.6% of parents said they considered traditional public schools within their neighborhood ➡ 38.2% of parents said they considered public schools outside of their district zones ➡ 31.5% of parents considered public charter schools Regardless of their choice, parents want and are actively seeking better educational environments for their children.  In fact, nearly half of parents say that at least one of their children will attend a different school next year. If you’re looking for information about school options for your families you work with, check out our Ultimate Guides and State Guides for each school sector. #schoolchoice #schoolchoiceawareness #publicschoolchoice #publicschool #publiccharterschool #publicmagnetschool #openenrollment

From SJSU Lurie College of Education's own Dr. Sudha Krishnan - "The stress experienced by special educators is not only deeply ingrained in the inherent nature of their roles but also in the perceptions surrounding them. A key contributing factor is the idealization of special education teachers by schools, often portraying them as extraordinary individuals who are characterized as nurturing and self-sacrificing, willing to prioritize their students’ well-being over their own. It’s commonplace to hear general education teachers express sentiments like, “I could never do what you do.” This portrayal creates unrealistic expectations for special educators, adding to the systemic sources of stress, which include unequal resource allocation and a shortage of adequately trained support staff." https://lnkd.in/g5m3Y84j

We know how powerful restorative practices can be. It’s great to see the data back this up. #restorativepractices #supportivediscipline

The points in this piece are all well and good, but they do nothing to even attempt to address a few key, interconnected, ongoing problems in education: 1.) The best and brightest students are not seeking careers in education. Why would they? Long hours, garbage pay, and even worse treatment in many states is not a great motivator. And even if teaching is your "calling"– don't get me started on how silly that sentiment is– there are plenty of jobs that afford opportunities to positively impact young people while actually paying a living wage. And I don't mean to slag on Education majors, but 12 years running a Writing Center made it clear that the education department was not home to the best students. 2.) The best and most talented teachers are not staying in education. Study after study illustrates this point. Poorly run states are rife with poorly funded districts hiring poorly prepared educators. Many folks who truly love teaching and who are genuinely exceptional quickly realize that a host of other careers offer similar mental, emotional, and financial benefits without micromanagement and paltry pay. 3.) There has never been a teacher shortage; there has only ever been a shortage of educator pay, time, and freedom. Anyone who contends otherwise either isn't a teacher… or is an overpaid administrator whose job is to now help regulate and manage teachers. The "teacher shortage" argument has always been a reductive, ill-informed cop-out. Full stop. I agree that change and innovation are instrumental and necessary– particularly since no one seems especially keen to address the three issues mentioned above– but it's all a moot point if we're not allowed to focus on education's systemic issues first.