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A recent survey found that nearly a quarter of middle school students and a third of high school students feel they don't belong. This conversation explores the concept of belonging uncertainty and its impact on students' well-being and academic success. The guests discuss the importance of creating a sense of belonging in schools and offer strategies for addressing this issue. They emphasize the need for adults to have conversations about identity, race, gender, and sexual orientation with students, and to validate their experiences. Small interventions, such as assigning buddies to new students and using value-affirmation activities, can also help reduce belonging uncertainty. Daniel Leonard is a journalist and assistant editor at Edutopia, a division of the George Lucas Educational Foundation. He writes about classroom tips, tech tools, and the latest research in education. Prior to Edutopia, Daniel wrote for outlets including Scientific American and Scienceline, and has a master's degree in science journalism from New York University. 2024 National Teacher of the Year Missy Testerman is a kindergarten through eighth grade English as a second language (ESL) teacher who is a staunch advocate for students, teachers and families. She served as a first and second-grade teacher at Rogersville City School in Rogersville, Tennessee, for three decades before taking advantage of the state's Grow Your Own initiative and adding an ESL endorsement three years ago. Jen Cort is a counselor, author, podcast host, and former school administrator in many roles, including principal and senior administrator. She works around the United States and multiple countries on advisory program support, diversity, and skill building for navigating challenging topics. Christina Cipriano, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor at the Yale Child Study Center and Director of Research at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence (YCEI). Dr. Cipriano's research focuses on the systematic examination of social and emotional learning (SEL) to promote pathways to optimal developmental outcomes for the traditionally marginalized student and teacher populations.
The vast majority of teachers experience their preparation programs at a tradition university under the guidance of a dedicated group of Faculty. Dr. Carol Watson is one of the Faculty members at Kutztown University. Dr. Watson talks with us about her approach to preparation programming, some of the experiences she shares with her students, and the research that underpins this approach. Plugs include Deliberate Optimism by Debbie Silver, Words Their Way, White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo, Help Us Begin by Jen Cort, and FieldTrip.com. Music by Ketsa.
Diversity. Justice. Equity. Equality. All buzz words of the past year, but what do they really mean? They're all concepts that have been around for millennia, but we just can't seem to get it right. What does that say about humanity and how can we work towards practicing these concepts in every interaction? Jen Cort is a diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice consultant working with international schools and organizations. She's also the host of the podcast Third Space. Connect with her via the links below: https://www.jencort.com/ https://www.spreaker.com/show/third-space-with-jen-cort * * * * * * * * * * * https://humannaturepod.wixsite.com/humannaturepod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humannaturethepodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/humannaturethepodcast/support
For many parents of teenagers, conversations centering around racial justice, police violence, and inherent bias can become interpersonal powder kegs— and quickly. How do we get past the fear of "getting it wrong?" Jen Cort, diversity, equity, inclusion and and justice educator is here to explain her perspective, and the perspective of those working to combat systemic discrimination in educational settings all over the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jen Cort kicks off season three of her podcast by looking back on some of the conversations that she has had over the past two years. The you'll hear in this extended episode provide responses to a question that Jen asks at the end of each episode: "What do you want people to be thinking about now that they've heard this conversation?"
How we treat each other matters and how we advocate for each other matters. When students don't feel included, respected, and understood, they don't feel well. Experiencing bias, racism, sexism, classism, ageism etc. can lead to feelings of isolation, fear, anxiety, depression, and anger. Educators have a responsibility to stand up for their students when they see or hear someone being mistreated, made fun of or harassed because of some part of their identity. Many educators may feel unprepared to do so due to the lack of diversity or conflict resolution training. Educational consultant and therapist, Jen Cort explains how teachers don't have to have all of the answers to help their students thrive. They just have to be willing to be acknowledge moments of bias, be vulnerable, lead with their hearts, and learn from their students. In this episode we explore The challenges that students, educators, administrators, parents/guardians faced before COVID-19 around diversity, equity, and inclusion and the challenges they are facing now. How students, educators, administrators, and parents can heal and create stronger bonds. How to create conversation norms that help school communities thrive. Guest Bio: Jen Cort, LCSW-C has spent the last 25 years in Quaker schools as a counselor with all ages, assistant head of lower school, head of middle school, and senior administrator. Jen's therapy background includes serving as a counselor in lower, middle, and upper schools as well as private practice. She began consulting after seeing a need for supporting schools to live out their missions regarding diversity and inclusion such that students can be seen and heard while learning to be visible and use their voices in productive ways. Jen has been a keynote speaker, presented at national conferences, a frequent contributor to blogs and journals, and is the host of an internationally syndicated podcast "Third Space With Jen Cort" bringing student, faculty, staff, and parents voices focusing on equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice. Jen is a member of Sandy Spring Friends Monthly Meeting. Contact: Jen Cort at jencort@jencort.com http://www.jencort.com/ Third Space With Jen Cort Interview with Dr. Stephanie Akoumany https://soundcloud.com/voiced-radio/third-space-with-jen-cort-stephanie-akoumany IG: https://instagram.com/jencortedcon?igshid=1tk55m5h4ojcg Facebook/ https://www.facebook.com/JenCortConsulting/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JenCortEdCon Follow Bloom on IG: www.instagram.com/dr.stephanieakoumany/ Blog: justbloom.io Email: stephanie.akoumany@justbloom.io Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieakoumany Johns Hopkins Center for Adolescent Health's Blog www.jhsph.edu/research/centers-and-institutes/center-for-adolescent-health/blog/bloom-wellness-summit Stephanie Introducing President Obama at White House Pell Grant Press Conference www.c-span.org/video/?285476-1/president-obama-remarks-higher-education-policy 2018 NAIS POCC Conference- Self-Care and Mindfulness Strategies to Help Faculty of Color youtu.be/w6p-Fyip5d0
Holiday with Friends was an interfaith evening at Friends Academy Father Hyacinth Jemigbola, Associate Pastor, St. Edward the Confessor Church (Syosset, New York Jemigbola66@yahoo.com , Isaac Badaraco pastor and church planter in the village of Hempstead, in southern Nassau gatheringny.info@gmail.com. Mufti Farhan Executive Director of the Islamic Center of Long Island mufti.farhan@icliny.org and Rabbi Jaimie Shalhavet, of North Shore Synagogue rabbishalhevet@northshoresynagogue.org, join Jen Cort, Co-Quaker in Residence at Friends Academy.
Gender roles and gender expression are changingHalia Pratt, (elementary student), Lilly Stewart, (high school student), Tenzin Crowley (college student), Alex DeSautels (woman in her 30's), Carol Taft (woman in her 70's), join Jen Cort (50's) discuss how gender identity and gender expression have changed from one generation to the next.
Turning the table, Harpeth Hall students interview Jen about equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice and why the work is so important to me.
Education consultant Jen Cort, host of Third Space podcast, in conversation with her new Dawson Middle School colleagues about the ways that adults can approach difficult topics with children. Then, she sits down with Dawson parents to get their perspective on navigating the subjects they did not grow up talking about, and how important it is to model asking for help. Subjects include technology, race, gender and loyalty conflicts between home and school.
Stephen Hurley, Ramona Mahberg and Jen Cort join Carol to lift up Paul McGuire as a thought leader and champion of underprivileged youth. The group discusses gratitude and offers many take aways for teachers of ELs.
Stephen Hurley, Ramona Mahberg and Jen Cort join Carol to lift up Paul McGuire as a thought leader and champion of underprivileged youth. The group discusses gratitude and offers many take aways for teachers of ELs.
Jen Cort is a therapist, former school principal & counselor focusing on diversity, advisory programs & student, parent, teacher partnerships. In this initial conversation, we focus on Jen's approach to having meaningful conversations with our kids about things with which we, as adults, may not totally comfortable.Find out more about Jen's work by visiting her website: www.jencort.com/You can follow Jen on Twitter as well: @JenCortEdCon
In this episode, Jen Cort speaks with Courtney Peterson and Carolyn Miller about Equity, Diversity, Justice and Inclusion in our hiring practices.Courtney is Director of Human Resources at Sidwell Friends School in Washington, DC, and Carolyn is the Director of Human Resources at Sandy Spring Friends School in Maryland.
Director of Admissions Andrew Bishop has a conversation with special guest, renowned clinical social worker and educator, Jen Cort.
In this episode, Jen Cort welcomes Philip McAdoo to this Third Space. Philip served as the former Director of Equity, Justice, and Community at the Sidwell Friends School in Washington, DC.He is a proud father and author of two books: Every Child Deserves and Independent Queers: LGBTQ Educators in Independent Schools Speak Out. He is currently the Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Philip McAdoo Diversity and Inclusion Consulting, LLC (philipmcadoo.com). He lives in Atlanta with Sean, his partner, Zaden, his son and Bart-ley, their wondrous dog.Philip's book is available for pre-order: mascotbooks.com/mascot-marketplac…dependent-queers/
Listen in as Jen Cort, host of Third Space, speaks with Stephen Hurley about her new podcast.