We Need to Upset the Set up – 21 Day Challenge
It’s set up. So what we gon’ do bout it? Fight for racial justice.
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Race Ain’t Real, But It Is – 21 Day Challenge
Race is real, but it was made from nothing. Yet, it’s used to oppress people every day. Racial equity is
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Fuck That, I’m Taking My Full Parent Leave – worries, wonders & wisdom
I went back and forth, whether I could, should, or would take parent leave. Ultimately, I did. Here’s what the process showed me about education, family, and balance. And why you should always take YOUR full fucking leave.
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Foundational Virtual Workshop – Dismantling White Supremacy Culture in Schools
I am excited to offer my next workshop, virtually. 2 days of going of deeper than diversity. Let’s talk about White Supremacy Culture and designing antiracist schools.
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Racial Affinity Workshop Reflection
Yesterday I had the pleasure of facilitating a 3 hour workshop alongside my partner Jen Benkovitz about Racial Affinity Groups.
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“Ain’t Nothing Micro about Microaggressions” Workshop
Microaggressions are everywhere. The classroom, the office, and on the street. They create cracks in our psyche. Let’s do something about them!
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Teach Like a Human Workshop
Restorative practices meets racial equity
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Unpacking Whiteness, Building Justice 2 Day Institite
2 Day Institute
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DWSC Past Workshop Participant Reflections
Here’s what folks who’ve attended my workshops have said about their experience, their takeways, and work since participating. [youtube
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Protected: Summer 2020 DWSC Workshop Homepage
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40+ Books for AntiRacist Teachers – White Fragiles Beware! (summer 2020 update)
You want to start a book club and talk about race. Don’t let white fragility stop you. I got 40 books for anti-racist educators!
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No More Suspensions – 40 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Pull the Trigger
I am so done with suspensions. I said it. They’re racist and dehumanizing. Suspensions support anti-Blackness and the overall racial hierarchy in the United States. Check out 40 questions to ask yourself before you suspend a student again.
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#covid19pbl – A Coronavirus Cross Curricular Project and Nationwide Student Exhibition
Educators, you already know that we are in unprecedented times. Let’s burn the damn packets and do some pandemic focused PBL. Check out the cross curricular project!
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15 Surprise Questions to Prepare for Your Principal (Virtual) Interviews
Are you ready for your interview? If so, I have 15 questions that might surprise you. Luckily, you came to the right place.
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200,000 Blog Views (books, podcasts, & babies)
Oh shit. More than 200,000 visits to this website. Check out some big news and updates.
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It’s a Pandemic! Blow Up Your Bell Schedule (now & when we come back)
Do you STILL have a 6 period day? What the hell are you thinking? Blow it up.
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Pair-a-Dimes Interview with David Truss
Hear my interview with David Truss, where I talk about self care, meditation in schools, and culturally responsive leadership.
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A School Principal Ponders Pandemic Pedagogy and a Coronavirus Project Plan (4 part series)
What the hell are we supposed to be doing during “distance learning”? How do we make it feel more human? Here are my thoughts on the coronavirus, distance learning, and what it means for our education system.
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AntiRacist Educator Starter Guide for VSB
Welcome to the AntiRacist Movement. You have always been a part of the movement, even if you are just beginning to realize it. Here you will find some resources to fight back.
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My Students (of Color) Aren’t Ready for PBL – 6 Examples of Implicit Bias
Can we bring Project-Based Learning to the Hood? Most people would say no, and these thoughts are heavily based on implicit bias and White Supremacy Culture. Culturally responsive leaders must be prepared to call it out and reframe the work of moving towards deeper learning.
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