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I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to our distinguished panelists including Meagan Alderton, Deborah L. Keys Write, Dr. Donna McBride, and Dr. Jymil Thompson for joining our doctoral students in my Educational Administration and Governance course at Howard University. Your insightful contributions and leadership in advancing equity and addressing systemic racism within urban school districts provided invaluable lessons for our future educational leaders. Panel Highlights: Policy Development: Exploring how urban school boards can develop antiracist policies—revamping disciplinary practices, promoting culturally responsive teaching, and ensuring equitable access to resources. Community Engagement: Sharing strategies to ensure that marginalized communities are heard and represented in policy decisions. Overcoming Resistance: Discussing how to address resistance from stakeholders and build coalitions to support antiracist education. Measuring Impact: Evaluating the effectiveness of policies to ensure lasting change. Thank you for your expertise and for sparking meaningful conversations that will shape the future of urban education. Your work is inspiring the next generation of leaders! #EducationalLeadership #EquityInEducation #UrbanSchools #AntiracistEducation #HowardUniversity #DoctoralStudents #LeadershipDevelopment

This couldn't have surfaced at better time. The time to protect our Universities from politicians is now. Championing the cause for the "Depoliticization of Students Leadership " must be a priority. If you haven't read my work on "Depoliticizing students' leadership: advocating for meritocracy" then you should take a read now. Do tap on the link. Our Universities must be protected from politicians at all cost. https://lnkd.in/dkPpndmg

🗽 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

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Should colleges or their presidents lead on moral/political issues? A college president chose to return to academia rather than temper her advocacy on issues on which she was an expert, i.e., DEI and race and politics. Must all institutional leaders silence themselves as individuals? Should they lead on moral issues because they are institutional leaders? There was a time when college presidents were expected to be moral leaders. Now? https://lnkd.in/gGDnzuEi

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

🗽 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

🎥 Exciting Teaser: Addressing Educational Challenges with Insight & Action! I had the honor of visiting the Prime Minister’s Office for an insightful recording session with renowned journalist Farrukh Warraich. Together with top students and educators, we explored critical issues like the skills gap, lack of facilities, and the need for stronger government support in education. Let’s spark change by addressing these challenges and empowering our future leaders. Watch this teaser to catch a glimpse of our engaging conversation! #EducationReform #FutureLeaders #SkillDevelopment #FarrukhWarraich #PMOffice #EmpowerStudents

Under Superintendent Kirk Shrum's leadership, @visaliausd is addressing its unique challenges head-on, transforming education in one of California's most impoverished counties. Discover how Visalia USD is making literacy and math proficiency a priority for a brighter future. 📚🌟 🔗 Watch the full interview and explore more insights from leading superintendents at leadership-voices.com. #LeadershipVoices

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