In today's episode, I am diving into the most common questions I get from educators developing a curriculum for justice- When do I start? When do I have enough skills so my work doesn't cause more harm than good? Will talking about race issues create more racism or increase trauma in my students?⁠ ⁠ I also share a few of my own experiences and mistakes I have made along the way. And remind you that there are always opportunities to learn and grow.⁠

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In Episode 49 of the Time for Teachership Podcast, I am talking with Daniel Bauer a self-proclaimed unorthodox ruckus maker and leadership coach. He is also the author of Mastermind: Unlocking Talent Within Every School Leader.

We discuss some action steps you can take as a leader, some great reads to support your growth, and the top 3 objections (and the solutions) Daniel sees as a leadership coach.

You will find some great actionable steps for your own leadership learning. I hope you find this episode helpful and inspiring and remember to check out my blogpost!

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• Daniel can be found on: 
• • His website: www.betterleadersbetterschools.com
  • His podcast: Better Leaders Better Schools
  • Twitter: @alienearbud 

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Today, I am talking with Dr. Lorea Martinez. Dr. Martinez started her career as a special education teacher and administrator, is the founder of HEART in Mind Consulting, author of Teaching with the HEART in Mind, and mom of two. It’s critical that leaders understand that the needs of the education system goes beyond productivity - to create a space for the students that prioritizes the WHOLE CHILD. Social emotional learning makes students effective learners and is actually grounded in science.

Listen in, I hope you find it helpful and ’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode! You can also check out my blog post!

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• • Her website: loreamartinez.com
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  • Twitter: @loreamart
  • LinkedIn: @loreamartinez

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Being an optimist doesn’t mean you don’t have dark moments or thoughts. Those will creep in from time to time, but an optimist will take a step back and reframe their thinking - shift their mindset.⁠

On the show this week, I am talking with Dr. Sara Frost, optimist, mom, wife, and program operations manager for a non-profit. We are discussing what being an optimist means, the mindset shift needed to remain optimistic when faced with challenges, and why play-makers are so important for children. ⁠Being an optimist doesn’t mean you don’t have dark moments or thoughts. Those will creep in from time to time, but an optimist will take a step back and reframe their thinking - shift their mindset.⁠ ⁠

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I can not believe we’re on Episode 46 already! Today, I am recapping Season 1 of the podcast (including my 6 most popular episodes) and showcasing what to look forward to in Season 2!⁠ ⁠ Upcoming in Season 2 I will be having a lot more guests and a variety of voices and would LOVE your recommendations! I’d love to know what topics you’d like me to discuss on my podcast, as well as some recommendations for student and family voices..⁠ ⁠ You can share your thoughts by emailing me at [email protected].⁠ ⁠

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Safety is critical for healing the effects of trauma. This is at the center of the conversation between Dr. Cherie Bridges Patrick and I as we go over safety cues, racial trauma, the polyvagal theory, awareness of our body and more. Let me be clear that learning about all of this DOES have an important purpose for us as educators. By getting an understanding of safety and using safety cues, our students will be able to trust us and come to us for help when they need it. I know you will enjoy hearing Dr. Patrick's insight on this topic as much as I do.

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• • www.cheriebridgespatrickphd.com

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Let's be honest, it's been a wild year so far! Whether you're teaching online or getting back to in-person instruction, there's a lot of pressure to provide students and other faculty with plenty of support. But that's not possible without making sure that you are being cautious of how many things you are working on at once. After all the times I have overextended myself in the past, I learned a thing or two about how to fill up my schedule wisely. Listen in as I share my best advice for how to avoid burning yourself out this school year. 

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Today you'll get to hear from Darcy Fernandes, an educator, leader, superintendent, and advocate for at-risk students. If you've thought about the fact that schools with wealthier students/families get more money than schools with low income families it means the system's working how it was intended. There is a lot of inequity within schools, ranging from the way that certain students are barred from taking the classes they want to the lack of inclusivity in the textbooks and assignments during class. Darcy is here to say that we need to give all stakeholders in a school a voice. That's what ensures real, sustainable change.

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• Influence 100  
• Contact information for Darcy can be found on: 
• • The Athol-Royalston District website

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In the final installment of the Curriculum Series, Laura Cruz and I go over student memoirs and why each student has a story worth telling. She decided to try this project because she wanted her students who came from different backgrounds and races to have opportunities that white wealthy students traditionally had. This type of writing allows us to process all the inner dialogue and changes that high schoolers go through. You’ll get to hear about an autobiography class that influenced Laura’s ideas, how identity is developed from writing, and more. 

Learn more about this in Episode 42 of the Time For Teachership Podcast. Don’t forget to check out my Blog post too! 

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• Cult of Pedagogy
• AJ Juliana’s podcast 
• A previous episode with Afrika Afeni Mills
• The Read
• Pantsuit Politics
• What Should I Read Next?
• Laura can be found on: 
• • Instagram

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We’re getting into unit arcs in #5 of my Curriculum Development Mini-Series. Unit arcs are ⁠considered the backbone of units that are student-centered and grounded in justice. In order to make it work, you need 3 to 5 purposeful protocols. What kind of protocols you ask? Click play to find out more!

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