Responding to Systemic Injustice, Part I

In this episode we discuss the anti-Asian hate crimes occurring in our nation, similarities to other systemic injustice and oppression, and the morale imperative of educators to respond.

In this episode, we discuss the leadership challenge of transitioning back to in-person learning. Specifically, as schools begin to welcome students back in-person, the way adults frame our tasks will be critical to how we attend to the challenges accumulated over the past year.

In this episode we discuss the recent racially motivated mass shooting, the impact systemic racism has on students and schools, and some ideas to initiate change.

In this episode we discuss the level of stress adults as well as young people are likely carrying with them as we return to in-person learning, and how leaders in the system can best prepare for the "new normal" of school.

In the push to re-open schools and address the "lost learning" of the Pandemic Year, are we risking alienating students by glossing over their emotional experiences of this traumatic year?

In our first episode of Season 2 we discuss the continuing challenges of virtual learning and virtual work, strategies for coping, and how we are missing the rewards of in person work.

In Episode 8 we talk about the importance of self-care to manage stress, and our own struggles with prioritizing ourselves.

In Episode 7 we discuss the responsibility of educators, specifically white educators, in addressing bias and equity as a part of integrating SEL into our work.

In Episode 6 we are joined by two CASEL consultants, Sue Keister and Hector Montenegro, to discuss the importance of SEL in Leadership.

In Episode 5 Sue Keister of CASEL joins us to discuss why SEL is fundamental to teaching and learning and her experience of integrating SEL into districts.