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🛑 RECOMMENDATIONS: Any Schools\Consoulers\Administrators interested in our Junior Academy program coming into their school? 👀 Our mission at MANUP Global is to work with a middle school and high school to help our young black boys have access to tools and resources to evolve into accountable student leaders. The challenge we’ve been having is many kids don’t want to stay after school to participate so we need schools who are willing to allow us to navigatete the programming for 45mins-hour during school hours. Our track record speaks for itself – our program is proven to be beneficial. These statistics below highlight the urgent need for programs like our Junior Academy to provide mentorship, guidance, and resources to empower young Black boys to become accountable leaders in their communities. So, let's rally education advocates! TAG them for me and let's make meaningful connections!

Local school boards establish policies and practices that have an incredible effect on student outcomes and student experience. So, what characteristics ensure they make a positive impact? Effective trustees understand their role boundaries, have a clear student focus, take a data-driven approach, hold the administration and themselves accountable, and exhibit strong community leadership. Great school board trustees reimagine policy, practice, and resources to ensure that every child has the support they need to achieve their boldest dreams. Learn more → https://lnkd.in/gyVuceiH

Read this blog that our CEO Saeed Atcha MBE DL wrote about the importance of youth leadership 💪 #YoungLeaders #Governance #Schools

At the start of the year, almost half of the third graders (43%) started the year with kindergarten-level phonics skills (3+ years below). At the end of the year 66% of 3rd graders had advanced one grade level or more. #structuredliteracy #reading #95percentgroup

Charter school leaders of color are not just important; they are essential for creating strong schools that reflect the cultural fabric and rich diversity of their communities. ❤️ In education, the power of representation cannot be overstated. It sends a powerful message to our children: Through hard work and innovation, they can achieve anything they set their minds to. ✨ However, these words carry true meaning when accompanied by real-life examples of individuals from all backgrounds in positions of influence. 🙌🏾 The foundation of representation starts in early education, and having leaders of color in charter schools is crucial for bolstering the confidence of charter students. If you have the privilege of knowing a charter school leader of color, we encourage you to tag them in the comments below to express your deep appreciation for their remarkable contributions! 📚

Today marks the 70th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court decision in Brown vs. Board of Education, a pivotal moment in our nation's history that declared segregation in public schools unconstitutional. As we reflect on the progress made since 1954, we also recognize the ongoing challenges in achieving true educational equity. At Baiza and Associates, we are dedicated to continuing the fight for educational justice through our comprehensive work in leadership and school transformation. We believe that every student deserves access to high-quality education, regardless of their background or circumstances. Our team works closely with schools and districts to implement strategies that foster inclusive, equitable, and high-performing educational environments. Through leadership development, professional learning, and data-driven decision-making, we help educators create systems that support all students in reaching their full potential. As we honor this historic anniversary, let us reaffirm our commitment to the principles of equality and justice that Brown vs. Board of Education embodies. Together, we can build a brighter future for all students. #EducationEquity #BrownvBoard70 #Leadership #SchoolTransformation #EdLeadership #EquityInEducation #BaizaAndAssociates

COSA celebrates Tony Mann, D.Ed. University of Oregon College of Education Doctoral Graduate, class of 2024! Your leadership will continue to impact education in Oregon. Learn more about Dr. Mann at: https://lnkd.in/gCc9cFMh #COSALeaders #EducationalLeadership

Many of my listeners don’t know this, but I went to a private Catholic school until 8th grade before transitioning to a public high school. I had what I like to call “Catholic school RtI”, where I got extra reading help with Sister Marie (and it paid off!). I’ve focused a lot of my content on issues impacting the public schools, so when I connected with Tom Conroy, a Catholic school principal, I thought he’d bring an interesting perspective to the show; especially because I know that many of my listeners may be working with students who attend private schools. Tom Conroy is currently the principal of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School in Verona, NJ. He retired from public school after 30 years and dove into the world of Catholic Education. Tom has held both teaching and administrative positions on the elementary, middle, high school, and district levels. Tom served for eight years on the New Jersey Principal and Supervisor Association/Foundation for Education Administration (NJPSA/FEA) Leadership Academy Development and Presentation Teams. Tom completed both his undergraduate and graduate work at Montclair State University. We start out by discussing some differences in private vs. public education; but transition to talking about topics that will be useful regardless of what K-12 setting you’re in. In this episode, we discuss: ✅Do private schools have more resources and support than public schools? ✅Why a school curriculum should be a living document and tool for communication (and not a scripted program). ✅How to reform curriculum in a way that builds a culture of autonomy and how to create alignment across grade levels, buildings, and disciplines (including related service providers). ✅The inner workings of successful professional learning communities (and why they help eliminate unproductive staff meetings). ✅How to maintain a high level of rigor in standards and assessment protocols, without “teaching to the test” and overemphasizing standardized tools. You can listen to the entire episode here: https://lnkd.in/g92-G3et

How can K–12 school leaders better understand and address the anxieties and challenges faced by families today? In our latest blog post, Julie Faulstich—a former head of school and founder of Stony Creek Strategy—provides perspective: https://lnkd.in/egv8TQX4

Massachusetts Educators! The deadline to apply is approaching. Educators interested in doing deep work on evidence-based literacy strategies including all-inclusive curricular materials integration are highly encouraged to apply. We will also be continuing our advocacy efforts on diversifying the workforce, Early Childhood Education amd Care, and advocating for a competency determination that will set up our students for lifelong success and a solid quality of life. #teachers #teacherleadership #studentsuccess