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Deeply engaged in current higher education trends, our faculty unpacks the pressures faced by academic leaders and the urgent need for advocacy. Dr. Michael Harris ignites a call for courageous leadership in the defense of academia. Quoted in the Chronicle of Higher Education, he questions the absence of university presidents boldly standing up for higher education amidst political challenges. Dive into the conversation – read the full article here: https://ow.ly/101B50QrPMo #HigherEducation #CourageousLeadership #AcademicAdvocacy 📚

🗽 You're Not Just Leading Your Campus, You're Shaping Democracy Jefferson said it best: "For democracy to work, you must have a well-educated electorate." It's about enabling wisdom. 💡 Your challenge? Create campuses where: Critical thinking thrives 🤔 Empathy grows ❤️ Civic engagement is the norm ✊ It's not easy. Often thankless. But vital. It’s not just about grad and retention rates. You’re nurturing citizens. 🌍 How does your campus cultivate the type of character that your grandkids will say, “Right On!” Remember: Every policy, every program, and every interaction shapes our democratic future. One student at a time. Tag. You are it. 👊🏽 #HigherEdLeadership #DemocracyInAction #CampusImpact #edleadership #edleader #highered #higheredleadership #teamdevelopment #cancelaverage #leadership #leadershipdevelopment

🗽 You're Not Just Leading Your Campus, You're Shaping Democracy Jefferson said it best: "For democracy to work, you must have a well-educated electorate." It's about enabling wisdom. 💡 Your challenge? Create campuses where: Critical thinking thrives 🤔 Empathy grows ❤️ Civic engagement is the norm ✊ It's not easy. Often thankless. But vital. It’s not just about grad and retention rates. You’re nurturing citizens. 🌍 How does your campus cultivate the type of character that your grandkids will say, “Right On!” Remember: Every policy, every program, and every interaction shapes our democratic future. One student at a time. Tag. You are it. 👊🏽 #HigherEdLeadership #DemocracyInAction #CampusImpact #edleadership #edleader #highered #higheredleadership #teamdevelopment #cancelaverage #leadership #leadershipdevelopment

Thank you to Daily Kos for the coverage! Check out "Undoing Systemic Racism in Faculty Hiring" to learn more about our recently launched toolkit! 👏 Read here. 🔗 https://bit.ly/48iURt1 Our Toolkit: https://bit.ly/3ONAPQm #Equity #Leadership #Researchreport

First week of being a teacher. Two boys (7 years old). One took the other’s pencil without asking. The owner of the pencil gave him a whack on his head. No questions asked, no statements such as , “hey, that’s mine”; just a straight whack on the head (for taking his pencil). Elise Boulding made an acute observation: “The culture of peace is something which is learned, just as violence is learned and war culture is learned.” Over the next 2 years, we consciously built a culture of respect, care and safety in our classroom. Slowly, we became a class where we chose not to use violence as our first response. The Peace Collective is excited to share a course co-created with the amazing Purvi Vora called ‘Building Peaceful Schools- A Leadership Journey Towards Positive Change’. A batch with 60 school leaders starts in October this year. But before we do that, we wanted to open this 6 week course (Aug-Sept) for a selected small group of school leaders and education focused nonprofits who are committed to use education for creating a peaceful society. This course is for you if you- ✨ care about building a more inclusive, harmonious and safe culture in your school ✨ are committed to securing students’ social-emotional and physical safety ✨ want to use the tenets of peace education to critically reflect on your school systems and culture ✨ are in a position to affect change in your institution Share your interest here- https://lnkd.in/giVjTwx3 Last Date 21st July, 2024 Do spread the word. #peaceeducation #leadershipforpeace #cultureofpeace

The more institutions provide experiences and partnerships beyond the classroom, the more students can move directly into their career path prepared for civic leadership and the workforce. Excelencia in Education brings national attention to seven programs connecting Latino, and other, students to careers with the understanding that what serves them ultimately serves our country. #GrowingExamples Discover these programs and more in our new compilation, "Advancing What Works to Intentionally Serve Latino Students: Opportunities for Action — 2024" → https://bit.ly/3JfHUX0

The Child Opportunity Index 3.0 shines a harsh light on how a zip code can predict future opportunities. For many, this is the 💨 headwind they face each day as stark disparities are mapped out across metros. I'm grateful for the 🥊 prize fighters in these rings, but more are needed. Not more leaders, but more of the right kind. ➡️ Healthy. Hungry. Smart. Humble. Dive into this vital report, and let's keep fighting to recreate our systems - Excellence For ALL. 👇🏼 https://lnkd.in/gQHsB4Ge #edleadership #edleader #highered #higheredleadership #teamdevelopment #cancelaverage #leadership #leadershipdevelopment

I am incredibly proud and humbled to announce that I have been accepted into the National Urban Fellows program, where I will be pursuing a Master of Policy Management from the Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy (Georgetown University!) 🎉 This program is a leadership accelerator and talent pipeline for mid-career professionals committed to equity, public service, and social impact. It is designed to prepare Fellows to embody equitable principles in their leadership practice and ensure we have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to identify and understand the implications of structural racism. This opportunity marks a significant academic pivot in my journey, a big shift from my current trajectory. However, it is undoubtedly the right direction. With my background in marketing and communications, and my experiences as a leader dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion, I am excited about the potential impact I can make. The preparation, network, and training I will receive through this program will empower me to drive meaningful change in our communities. I recognize this will be one of the most challenging journeys I will embark on, but I am ready to embrace it wholeheartedly. I am eager to grow alongside a cohort of like-minded individuals dedicated to making a difference. I will be moving to Washington, D.C., for the summer program. If you are based in D.C., I would love to connect! Let's chat about opportunities, collaborations, or just meet up for a coffee. Please feel free to reach out! #NationalUrbanFellows #GeorgetownUniversity #PublicPolicy #SocialJustice #Equity #Leadership #ChangeAgents #PublicSector #NonProfit

Sharing a great article from @rochesterbeacon about community schools, built on four pillars: integrated student support, expanded learning time and opportunities, family and community engagement, and collaborative leadership: https://lnkd.in/ekqq7nVp

📖💬 Recently, I explored the profound work "How to Be an Anti-Racist" by Ibram X. Kendi on my blog. Kendi weaves a thought-provoking narrative that calls for introspection and tangible action against racism. His insights are a must-read for anyone in higher education or dedicated to advancing social justice. Whether it’s reshaping our personal beliefs or transforming institutional policies, we all have a role to play. I invite you to read my reflections and join a crucial conversation on driving change. 👉 Discover the full review and let's discuss actionable ways to foster equity: drjessicaclark.com 🤔 How are you applying the principles of anti-racism in your life or work? Let’s share strategies and make an impact together. #HowToBeAnAntiRacist #IbramXKendi #EducatorsAgainstRacism #InclusiveExcellence #TheClarkCommunique