ED Surge

JUNE 23, 2023

What sports didn’t offer us was the opportunity to develop awareness and appreciation for our cultural identity. When I was nine years old, my mother enrolled my brother and me in folklorico — a traditional cultural dance that emphasizes Mexican folk culture — at our local recreation center. At first, I was annoyed.

Community Engagement 103

Community Engagement Cultures Social Justice Tradition 103

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

As a Latina, my leadership isn’t often expected, nor is it always welcome. I urge fellow superintendents from all racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds to act now. I am using my leadership position to take strong, unapologetic action so that every student can graduate from high school prepared and supported to pursue their dreams.

Leadership 61

Leadership High School Elementary School Community Engagement 61

ED Surge

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

That is, why do people engage and why do they push away? It's gone in a bunch of different directions, looking at leadership, looking at the connection between work and health, looking at compassion, looking at how we define, measure and understand engagement. Employee engagement is just that applied to the workplace.

Cultures 112

Cultures Education Humanities Psychology 112

ED Surge

MAY 5, 2023

Strong family and community engagement can enhance learning outcomes and help to create a sense of belonging. Relationships are critical in engaging students and families in meaningful and culturally appropriate ways, and are associated with increased literacy acquisition, lower dropout rates and improved attendance.

Social Justice 145

Social Justice Cultures Leadership Professional Development 145

ED Surge

AUGUST 30, 2023

What started as a daunting task became a mission to reignite the passion and engagement of our students while strengthening our local community. This presentation resulted in the district adopting a new food program for our district that was culturally appropriate, appealing, and good for students.

Community Engagement 83

Community Engagement Advocacy Cultures Middle School 83

ED Surge

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The silence from colleagues and school leadership was particularly invalidating. We talked with folks who strongly identify with their heritage ancestry, language and culture and others who navigate the complex nuances of diasporic reality. These responses—and lack of responses—were deeply troubling to many Asian American educators.

Ancestry 134

Ancestry K-12 Education Geography 134

Digital Promise

AUGUST 11, 2017

Some start with pilots to show proof points, and others begin with community engagement to generate support. Leadership Competencies for Engaged Learners. Maker Learning and School Leadership. Is there a right way to approach CBE? Participants will walk away with new ideas!

EdTech 82

EdTech K-12 Middle School Leadership 82