This episode is a love letter to the hard, holy, and unfinished work of equity; a celebration of every educator who stayed in the fight. We ground our reflection in the fierce resilience of Maya Angelou's Still I Rise and the promise of our ancestors.

The work is challenging, but our commitment to move forward (Still We Move) remains fierce. Join us for a final reflection on the questions that shaped this season and learn the 3 practical commitments you need to anchor your spirit and sustain your energy through the next chapter.

Key Takeaways from Episode 10

• Rest as Resistance: Understand why pausing with purpose and releasing the heavy weight of the work is a strategic move, not a weakness.

• The Ancestral Blueprint: We reflect on the wisdom of liberation architects like Mary McLeod Bethune who taught us how to build with vision in the face of limitation.

• The AnchorED Challenge: Discover the 3 Actionable Commitments (The Still We Move Trio) designed using the AnchorED framework to transition from reflection into immediate, sustainable action.

• You Are the Dream: A profound reminder that your courage, your presence, and your joy in the classroom are the legacy of generations of hope.

Looking Ahead: The Culture of Celebration:

I'm thrilled to announce the launch of our next series: "The Culture of Celebration: Joy as an Equity Strategy."

This series is your intentional pivot into renewal. We'll explore why affirmation and joy are vital to sustaining anti-racist work. We'll conclude the series by sharing my revised process for choosing a focus word or phrase for 2026—a blueprint for anchoring your next year in clarity and intention.

In this episode I mention:

• Maya Angelou

• James Baldwin

• Mary McLeod Bethune

• W.E.B. Du Bois

• Paulo Freire

• Gholdy Muhammad

• Jimmy Casas

• The AnchorED for Achievement Framework

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