Mindfulness

The “Name Game”: racialization in a suburban high school (Encore)

Jon Moscow BLACK LIVES, Black students, Cultural Competency, Diversity, Ed Ethics, Mindfulness, Parent involvement, Podcast Episode, Trauma-informed practices 00:49:53 Comments Off on The “Name Game”: racialization in a suburban high school (Encore)

Drs. Tony de Jesus, Anthony Johnston, and Don Siler of University of St. Joseph recount their intervention in a multiracial high school in crisis. White students had instigated a “game” of addressing Black students as the n-word. We discuss the impact of racialization in the Trump era on white students, students of color, and the school community as well as actual and potential responses by schools.

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Radical care: Leading with love

Amy Halpern-Laff Mindfulness, Podcast Episode, Professional Development, School Culture, School leadership, Teacher burnout 00:47:15 Comments Off on Radical care: Leading with love

We speak with Dr. Rosa Rivera-McCutchen, associate professor of leadership studies at Lehman College, CUNY, about the importance of school leaders and teachers practicing radical care, including listening with intent and addressing skill gaps with honesty. Dr. Rivera-McCutchen talks about the importance of teachers getting to know the life of the neighborhoods around their schools.

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