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To the organizations up North and out West, You might see an influx of applicants from Southern states like Texas. You might notice that many of us do not have titles that include "diversity, equity, inclusion". You might assume that this type of work is one we are not familiar with, and pass up on us because our outputs or KPI's do not match the terminology you're looking for on paper. But don't sleep on us applicants coming up from the South. Instead: 1. Ask us how we were so moved by Bettina Love's body of work that we carefully and quietly found our co-conspirators among our work colleagues. 2. Ask us how we developed our own Anti-Bias Community of Practices where we could create spaces of safety and healing for ourselves and our allies - and just called it a "meeting" on our calendars. 3. Ask us how we showed up to strategy meetings with our frameworks guided by Gloria Ladson-Billings and Beverly Tatum so we could quietly push for pedagogical liberation through our work - and do it shoulder to shoulder with a colleague that claimed they couldn't be racist because they have "black friends". 4. Ask us how we showed up to work everyday, fully committed to all children and teachers, knowing that just down the road, legislation was being passed to limit any iota of work dedicated to equity. 5. Ask us how we did the mental gymnastics of coding language to ensure we were interrogating policies and practices that re-generated oppressive systems within ourselves and our work. Because we have answers. We have some serious stories to tell that would dissolve any doubt in your mind that we weren't "doing the work". #askus

The NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct needs your revisions! Survey available in both English and Spanish. Learn more and take the survey: https://lnkd.in/gFSCAkUZ "We are reaching out to ask each of you to engage in the process of collective revision with us, starting with the opportunity to participate in a survey about the ethical dilemmas facing you today. Given the connections to developmentally appropriate practice, the enduring importance of and widespread support for DAP, and the challenges to its research-based strategies (https://lnkd.in/g3MzBCDn) for helping all children thrive, the survey also includes questions about your experience with DAP, with an optional section about how your community is addressing questions of diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging."

Applying the law or the policy is not the only aspect of inclusion. A strategy for success, development, acceptance, and support is inclusion. Everyone has to be involved and included.

What does working with your #precinct look like? The Precinct Strategy is a grassroots effort to help people like you and me become Precinct Committeemen. https://lnkd.in/gan2d8Ur #local #candidates #precinctstrategy

Bourne Anew: A Year in Review 2023-2024 We're excited to share the incredible impact our Professional Learning Opportunities (PLOs) have had over the past year! Key Highlights: - 26 PLOs conducted nationwide - 700+ post-training surveys collected - 95% overall satisfaction rate - 94% increase in participants' knowledge - 98% will use the information in their work Participant Feedback: - "Kenneth's course strengthened my capacity to engage with Black male teens effectively. The practical tools and insights into systemic issues have been invaluable in my practice." — Youth Advocate - "The presentation was incredibly informative. Kenneth's discussion on the brain and behavior, and how to connect and be compassionate, provided essential knowledge that will improve my practice." — Licensed Clinical Social Worker - "The 3 C's framework—Connect, Compassion, Co-Conspirator—has already made a significant impact in my work with marginalized youth." — School Counselor We are committed to continuous improvement, implementing creative group facilitation and more culturally relevant activities based on your feedback. Let's partner to bring these exceptional professional learning opportunities to your organization. Together, we can make a difference! #ProfessionalDevelopment #YearInReview #ContinuousImprovement #BourneAnew #Blackjobs --- Would you like to learn more?

Reposting this for reach! Georgia Association for Women in Higher Education (GAWHE) is looking for dynamic women speakers for our upcoming conference in 2025! Got suggestions? Email us or tag them below in the comments! #GAWHE2025

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📣Calling out inherent bias! Last night, I had the honour of joining Stephen Nolan on BBC Five Live to discuss my previous post about the bias people face when accessing leisure and activity centres🔎✋ Our conversation shed light on the pressing need to address and challenge the biases that exist within our society, particularly in the context of play and exercise for our children. 🚫 Inclusive play is not just a buzzword; it's a vital aspect of fostering equality and ensuring that every child has the opportunity to develop and grow. 🌟💪 By recognising and challenging these biases head-on, we can pave the way for a more inclusive, supportive, and equitable environment for all children. It's time to break down the barriers that hinder their access to play and physical activity. 🚀🤸♀️ I invite you all to join me in this crucial conversation. Let's explore how we can dismantle the systems that perpetuate bias and work towards creating a society that embraces diversity and inclusion at its core. 🤝🌍 If you missed the Radio Give Live interview, you can catch up on the discussion here at 01:06 : https://lnkd.in/exuXTV_x Let's come together, challenge our assumptions, and pave the way for a brighter future where every child has an equal opportunity to thrive. 🌟🌈 Check out the work we do at Learn and Thrive #InclusivePlayMatters #ChallengeBias #StartTheConversation 🌟🌟

I love this! This is the type of BCBA I would love to be. I have shut down when I have had too much correction and not enough reinforcement from supervisors. An RBT needs respect in this way. How about we use least to most prompt which role modeling would be benefit over verbal prompt which is the most commonly used during supervision. 

Check out the Education, Action, and Change: Anti-Racism Resource for Schools This essential resource is designed to support educators in addressing racism within schools and preschools. The toolkit provides: ✅ Clear definitions of racism at interpersonal, institutional, and systemic levels ✅ Practical guides for conversations about racism and reconciliation ✅ Age-appropriate activities for early childhood through secondary education that challenge stereotypes and foster empathy ✅ Strategies for developing anti-racism policies and embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives in school curricula. By using this resource, educators and communities can work together to create inclusive, equitable learning environments and actively reject racism in all forms. #AntiRacism #EducationForChange #Reconciliation #InclusiveEducation #ReconciliationSA #AboriginalAndTorresStraitIslander #CulturalInclusion #SchoolResources