This week, I’m sharing an interview from another host on the BE podcast network because I think it’s something you’ll really enjoy. The episode is going live in the De Facto Leaders podcast feed. 

I’m pleased to bring you a conversation from The Authority Podcast here on the Be Podcast Network. You’ll hear from Principal Baruti Kafele, author of seven best-selling books, including The Equity & Social Justice Education 50.

About Baruti Kafele

One of the most sought-after school leadership and classroom equity presenters in America, Principal Kafele is impacting America’s schools! He has delivered over 2500 conferences and program keynotes, professional development workshops, parenting seminars and student assemblies over his 35 years of public speaking. An expert in the area of “attitude transformation,” Principal Kafele is the leading authority on providing effective classroom and school leadership strategies toward closing what he coined, the "Attitude Gap.” He has authored twelve books, including seven ASCD best-sellers. 

The discussion includes:

✅ Equity vs. Equality — the strategy vs. the goal and why it matters

✅ Does my presence positively alter the trajectory of my students?

✅ How do I ensure that no student is invisible in my classroom?

✅Becoming credible to your students

✅ “I want my readers to be comfortable with being uncomfortable and uncomfortable with being comfortable.”

✅The Big 3: Individuality, Identity, and Voice. Why these are non-negotiables in every classroom.

✅The leader’s role in making equity work resilient

You can learn more about Barute Kafele’s work on his website here.

About The Authority Podcast

"Interviews with people who know what they're talking about."

On The Authority, leadership coach, storytelling strategist and edtech advisor Ross Romano interviews leading authors from the education world and beyond to draw out their invaluable insights on leadership, culture-building, transformation, and student & educator success. Join each week to hear ideas for addressing your current pain points, new perspectives from the authors you admire, and fresh takes from up-and-coming voices. Subscribe on your favorite platform: https://bit.ly/m/theauthoritypodcast

Be sure to check out the BE podcast network for educators and aspiring leaders. If you’re looking for shows to inspire you to level up in your career or more effectively serve students, we’ve got you covered. Learn more about the BE podcast network at http://bepodcastnetwork.com/

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