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I've always believed that students flourish in environments enriched by diverse experiences and community voices. As a teacher, I prioritized more than just academics; I embraced community partnerships and service learning. Witnessing my students grow in confidence, creativity, and compassion through these experiences was one of the most rewarding aspects of my teaching career. 🔗Get more insights in our complimentary 'Inclusivity' Checklist: https://bit.ly/42q2UD8

For over a decade, being a special education teacher, enduring the challenges of being in the classroom, acting as a case manager, and fulfilling the role of a teacher while navigating the diverse needs of each child has been quite a journey. What anchored me throughout was the deep-seated conviction that this was my calling. Now, I'm transitioning towards focusing more on adult learning, a shift that feels timely and purposeful. My current endeavor, "Survival of the Fittest for Special Education Teachers," aims to empower educators in this field to endure and excel. This shift in focus stems from recognizing the pressing need for special education teachers. Many are departing the profession due to factors like burnout, frustration, and feeling overwhelmed by the demands of teaching. I aim to leverage my experiences to impact teachers' lives meaningfully.

🔍 Discover how strong home-school connections and culturally responsive practices can help bridge kindergarten racial/ethnic gaps! 🏫📚 “Positive things can come from the dialogue that occurs between home and school — two essential contexts for early learning and development.” 🌟 Read the full article from the Early Learning Network to learn more about the critical role of trust and partnership between parents and teachers. https://bit.ly/3RrptCY

Our latest Workshop Case Study dives deep into transformative practices that promote equity, inclusion, diversity, and human rights in educational settings. Discover how our tailored workshops have empowered educators to create more inclusive and supportive environments for their students. 🔍 Read the full case study here: https://lnkd.in/gWjUrtjY

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Thank you to Travis J. Bristol, Ph.D., Associate Professor at the University of California, Berkeley, School of Education and Board Chair at the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, for presenting to the RPPL network in April’s Brown Bag Lunch! This session, “Becoming a Critical Educative Mentor: A Professional Learning Community for Veteran Teachers in an Urban School District”, explored three related research strands in the context of culturally responsive teacher professional learning:  1️⃣ The role of educational policies in shaping teacher workplace experiences and retention; 2️⃣ District and school-based professional learning communities; 3️⃣ The role of race and gender in educational settings.

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