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Earlier this week, our Courageous Voices team presented at New Brunswick Public Schools Summer Professional Development Sessions on a topic entitled, "Facilitating Critical Conversations in Classrooms." When preparing for our presentation, I specifically focused on the supporting diversity section of The New Jersey Department of Education’s Preschool Teaching and Learning Standards and Dr. Gholdy Muhammad’s book entitled, "Cultivating Genius." I personally believe that culturally responsive classrooms lead to culturally responsive communities and societies at large. Regardless of the industry that we work in, here are some essential questions for us to contemplate: • How are we going about engaging in self-reflection and dialogue to understand our personal attitudes, uncover our biases, and develop cultural sensitivity? • How are we nurturing, supporting, and enhancing the learning of all students (people)? • How much are we willing to invest in learning about the variety of students (people) and families within our district (communities)? • How might we make sense of injustice? • How might we create spaces to name and critique injustice? • How might we work toward social transformation? #ALOVERSAmbition ❤️

Beyond #academic achievements, our College is committed to nurturing character in our students. Social justice is integral to our ethos, instilling values of fairness, equity, and empathy in our students. In this article, Jacob Martin, Deputy Head of College, discusses how the College is fostering future activists, encouraging critical thinking, and empowering our diverse student body to create a more equitable world. Read about it here: https://lnkd.in/gyJGTRbp #SocialJustice #GlobalCitizens #DCSG

Definitions of Tower of Babel. (Genesis 11:1-11) a tower built by Noah's descendants (probably in Babylon) who intended it to reach up to heaven; God foiled them by confusing their language so they could no longer understand one another. Reference above to over 100 languages simultaneously spoken at Queens College. Latest program in NYC, money credit cards to illegal Migrants while homeless veterans get 0. Migrant is the new euphemism for illegal immigration. I wonder if they still teach math at Queens College. When you have a finite number, and an infinite number to nourish; what will be the results? Will Frank Wu be taking these asylum seekers into his home? Will the breakdown of services to the American elderly be the inevitable result? Perhaps the new math being designed by the Wizards at Queens College will redefine finite. With your pseudo morality ask yourself why safety issues and threats of violence were non existent at Queens College throughout the 60's, 70's and 80's?

‘What the dickens have you been up to since the last time you posted on here, Rory?’ I hear no one cry…ever. However, one assumes that’s because you’re all too polite to ask. Well, I shall save you the embarrassment of asking on this occasion… Amongst a few other things, I’ve been working on the next round of Kent Countywide SENCO Forums (which are forums for SENCOs working within the county of Kent…I know…clever marketing) which are due to occur on the 31st January (secondary schools) and the 1st February (primary schools). If you’re a SENCO (or Inclusion Lead or Headteacher) in Kent, or know a SENCO (or Inclusion Lead or Headteacher) in Kent then you/they can use the link below to register for one of the sessions. Hosted by The Education People with presenters from Kent County Council and the Kent Health Service we will be discussing subjects such as the Kent Neurodevelopment Pilot, Requests for EHCNAs, an update on the SEND Localities Plan and a number of other important bits and bobs- it’s going to be another packed agenda…but one that (if you’re a SENCO in Kent) you can’t afford to miss. To register, click on this link and search, ‘Countywide SENCO Forum’… https://lnkd.in/eXq8hcn5 If you’re not a SENCO working in Kent but you work in the education sector elsewhere in the country then message me and we can have a chat about what we might be able to do to help in your area! NB- with posts this long, it really is best for you all that I keep quiet for a while…so, until I hear someone utter the immortal line, ‘What the dickens have you been up to since the last time you posted on here, Rory?’ I will wish you, good afternoon, good evening and goodnight. #senco #send #kent #education #theeducationpeople #inclusion #localities #neurodevelopment

Today, we honour the great Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, whose dedication to education, empowerment, and social justice continues to inspire generations. Happy Ambedkar Jayanti! #ambedkarjayanti #ambedkarjayanti2024 #drbabasahebambedkarjayanti #drambedkarjayanti #inventive #inventivesoftware

Students, faculty, administration & every community deserve to feel safe in schools. From day one of my campaign, I’ve shared a detailed plan to end #GunViolence that includes the following. Enough is enough! More at JainForCongress.com #PerryIowa #DemandBetter

Back in August, we made a big deal at Otterbein about welcoming the most diverse class in our history: 34 percent students of color. In a state that is only 20 percent people of color and a four-year college sector that only enrolls 24 percent students of color, that’s a big deal!   Not only was this class evidence of our meeting our mission, in which a diverse campus is key, it was evidence that our business strategy is working. In a state where the number of traditional college-aged students will continue to decline, Otterbein is tapping into traditionally underserved populations as a pathway for growth. And, clearly, it is working.   But it is only really working if these students retain and graduate. Nationally, students of color have lower retention rates (62 percent) than the average for all of higher education (77 percent). So, we have to make sure we get this right.   Our most diverse class ever had the best fall-to-spring retention rate (95 percent) in at least 20 years. And registrations for the fall from the class are also very strong (86 percent).    Most importantly, we are not seeing the “gap” that other schools tend to see--95 percent of our new students of color retained fall-to-spring.   That’s not to say Otterbein is perfect or has this all figured out, but when you can attract and retain diverse students, something must be going right.  #HigherEducation #Otterbein #CoalitionForTheCommonGood

🎉 Exciting News from Chicago Public Schools! 🎉 Chicago, a longtime CASEL partner district just shared fantastic updates: 🌟 Record-high graduation rate of 84%! 💸 Over $2.2 billion in scholarship offers for the Class of 2023! 📚 Students in grades 3-8 are #1 among large urban districts for reading recovery since the pandemic and #3 for combined reading and math recovery. 📖 #Literacy rates for our youngest learners have quadrupled over the last school year! Research shows that students with stronger social and emotional skills are more likely to reach educational milestones (Durlak et al., 2023) and achieve academic outcomes (Cipriano et al., 2023). We're proud to partner with CPS in fostering #SEL and contributing to these remarkable achievements. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gemvQMNy #Education

Brasish Suwal, Unveiling the essence of our college journey with insights from our esteemed Associate Professor, Ms. Mafruha Mowrin Hossain. Join the conversation as we explore how our college puts students first and take part in celebrating a community where students reign supreme!