Elmhurst District 205 Public Schools’ Post

Too many stories in the past few weeks of students using their voice to make change and schools dismissing their claims. Schools violently attacking student organizers that are demanding an #endtogenocideingaza. -or- School leaders dismissing open letters demanding transparency of decision making. We can't say as a school we value critical thinking, student voice, agency, and changemaking and then get angry when our students ask us to hold up mirrors to our own role in recreating systems of oppression. #kidcando #changemaker #changemakereducation #internationalschools #studentvoicematters #studentvoice

Too many stories in the past few weeks of students using their voice to make change and schools dismissing their claims. Schools violently attacking student organizers that are demanding an #endtogenocideingaza. -or- School leaders dismissing open letters demanding transparency of decision making. We can't say as a school we value critical thinking, student voice, agency, and changemaking and then get angry when our students ask us to hold up mirrors to our own role in recreating systems of oppression. #kidcando #changemaker #changemakereducation #internationalschools #studentvoicematters #studentvoice

🚫 Why does inclusion sometimes fail in schools? 🚫 Inclusion falls short when there isn't enough support for diverse student needs, educators lack training, and a genuine inclusive culture isn't fostered. Let's change that! Follow us for tips on creating a truly inclusive school environment where every student can thrive. 🌟 Comment PARA200 below for our FREE Paraprofessional Ladder of Support! #InclusiveEducation #SupportEveryStudent

By recognizing the vital role of school culture in supporting educators, schools and districts can take proactive steps to create positive, nurturing, and inclusive environments that encourage teachers to stay in their positions. Read more in our blog: https://hubs.li/Q02qZ8DJ0 #TeacherRetention #SchoolCulture #PositiveLearningEnvironments

By recognizing the vital role of school culture in supporting educators, schools and districts can take proactive steps to create positive, nurturing, and inclusive environments that encourage teachers to stay in their positions. Read more in our blog: https://hubs.li/Q02qq0D_0 #TeacherRetention #SchoolCulture #PositiveLearningEnvironments

Educators, this post is for YOU! 🫵🏿 Our world doesn’t tell you enough, but what you teach MATTERS. In a time where the curriculum is being challenged and the list of responsibilities for educators is ever increasing, it is important to remember what our united goal is: to empower, educate, and cultivate the next generation. 💪🏿 When it comes to working with historically excluded and under-resourced youth communities, this is ESPECIALLY important. All students deserve to read books with characters who look, speak, and live like they do. They deserve to learn about people who look like them and have accomplished great things - rather than have only experienced great tragedies. They deserve to see their greatness IN ALL LANES! It’s time to shake things up and create intentional inclusivity for all students. If you want to talk about what that looks like in your school— book your Be Bold Call today! It will be a breath of fresh air and so much fun! 🩷 #empowerededucators #empoweredleaders #businessmentor #selfreflection #pivot #trulypoc #tarynfletcher #lifecoaching #professionalgoals #personalgoals #goalsetting #achievinggoals #changeyourlife #worktogether #startnow #youmatter #doworkthatmatters #montessorileaders #schoolleaders #independentschools

As educators in our schools, we can foster a positive and inclusive staff and student culture that promotes collaboration, growth, and success for all members of the school community by first accepting everyone for who they are and where they are; no one person is greater than the next. Schools must be trained in multicultural education and acceptance to develop an understanding of our diverse communities. Secondly, schools must show respect to every stakeholder from students, to parents, to teachers, to paraprofessionals, to cafeteria workers and custodians, to administrators, and to community business owners. We must be open, honest and genuine to everyone and show VALUE to everyone. When people feel valued and respected, they feel heard; schools then build trust and lay the foundation for collaboration and growth for all stakeholders. Lastly, schools can be the light they want to see, lead the way! #LeadByLight #Destination2035

Justice is not the status quo. Creativity, empathy, and relational fitness are necessary to change that. We can’t have any of these if we are all “grinding” and exhausted. So wellness is foundational to equity, inclusion, belonging, mattering, accessibility, and decolonization. These are th things that transformational classrooms require 💯 #education #professionaldevelopment #keynotespeaker #keynote #educationconferencespeaker #conferencespeaker

As school and district leaders we must be intentional about creating an educational ecosystem grounded in equity and inclusion. It's not just one single act or a few well meaning initiatives but a complete overhaul of a system that consistently supports effective teaching and learning for ALL students ALL the time!!! Let's focus on transforming: Our culture, Our system, and Our approach to teaching and learning. Only then will we see systemic changes within our classrooms, campuses, and school system. #inclusionmatters #schoolculture #teachingandlearning #schoolleaders