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Working across the community, achieving collective impact, building civic infrastructure, and moving from talk to action. Those things are at the heart of our discussion today.  In this episode, we talk with Monroe Nichols from StriveTogether. StriveTogether animates a network of over 70 communities, reaching around 14 million students with a focus on improving cradle-to-career education outcomes. Based on his experience, Monroe shares with us what it takes for communities to be successful at the changes they wish to see. Find the full episode transcript HERE.Learn more about StriveTogether and their network HERE.If you enjoyed this episode, you might also find our interview with Kalika Curry from Eastside Pathways of interest. Eastside Pathways is a member of the StriveTogether Network. Listen HERE.If you're interested in more episodes focused on equity in education, you might also enjoy The Leading Equity Podcast with Dr. Sheldon L Eakins.Learn more about Impact Tulsa HEREMonroe Nichols Bio:In 2016, Representative Monroe Nichols became the first African American elected to represent House District 72 in the Oklahoma House of Representatives. During his time in the Legislature, Representative Nichols has authored legislation focused on providing all students with a high-quality education, all Oklahomans with access to health care services, ensuring Oklahoma's economy works for everyone, revitalizing neighborhoods, and reforming the justice system. Currently serving as Vice Chair of both the Oklahoma House Democratic Caucus and the Oklahoma Legislative Black Caucus, Representative Nichols is the incoming Chair of the Oklahoma Legislative Black Caucus and will assume that office in April of 2023.Prior to being elected, Representative Nichols spent his career in government, private business, higher education, and the non-profit sector, serving as a mayoral aide, chief of staff in the president's office at the University of Oklahoma-Tulsa, and an economic development director. In 2014, he co-founded ImpactTulsa, a collective impact organization aimed at improving education for all Tulsa area students. From 2014 – 2016, Representative Nichols also served on the Tulsa Technology Center Board of Education.In addition to his legislative service, Representative Nichols is the Director of Policy and Partnerships for StriveTogether, leading the organization's state policy strategy focused on advancing equity to improve student outcomes in communities across the country.Over the course of his career, Representative Nichols has been the recipient of several awards including the United States Department of Justice Award for Public Service. Monroe holds a bachelor's degree in Political Science from the University of Tulsa and a Master's in Public Administration from the University of Oklahoma. 

“People have tried to put critical race theory above equity. And to say any word that has any sort of association with a diversity, equity, inclusion theme, that is critical race theory. And it's a bad thing and your kids are being indoctrinated. Your kids are being taught to hate America. And so it does make it challenging,” explains Dr. Sheldon L. Eakins, Ph.D. Dr. Eakins is the Founder of the Leading Equity Center and host of the Leading Equity Podcast. He is also the author of Leading Equity: Becoming an Advocate for All Students. He has over 11 years of experience working in education and uses his background and lived experience to help other educators accomplish equitable practices in their schools. Today, he talks with host D-Rich about how educators can build awareness and practical solutions to racism in schools.    Students of color are represented higher in special education classes and disciplined harsher than their white counterparts. White teachers who do not have a lot of experience with teaching Black and Brown children tend to struggle to relate or to know what to do to make these students more comfortable in school. This is especially true in rural communities and in states like Idaho, where Dr. Eakins resides, that are putting restrictions on what educators can teach their students and what books they can assign in the classroom. It is important for educators to check their biases and recognize the unique challenges that students of color face, so that they can teach content that is relevant and relatable to them.    Educators should take extra time to ensure that they are fostering a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students regardless of what demographics they are. There is no quick and easy bullet point style solution, but Dr. Eakins has created a framework in his book that can be beneficial for educators to follow. In a time when education related to race and equity are being challenged by law, it is more important than ever to ensure that students of color have the support they need.    Quotes • “Whoever's in your classroom, whatever demographics they are, what community they serve, especially in our black communities, we need to make sure that the content that we're providing is relevant and relatable to them.” (11:29-11:40 | Dr. Eakins)  • “White teachers will reach out to me and say, ‘Sheldon, I need a list of strategies in order to reach my Black and Brown kids in my classroom. I don't know how to relate.” (28:22-28:32 | Dr. Eakins) • “The reality is a lot of our teachers aren't comfortable with talking about race.” (36:38-36:41 | Dr. Eakins) • “People have tried to put critical race theory above equity. And to say any word that has any sort of association with a diversity, equity, inclusion theme, that is critical race theory. And it's considered a bad thing and your kids are being indoctrinated. Your kids are being taught to hate America. And so it does make it challenging.” (39:35-39:52 | Dr. Eakins)   Links   Connect with Dr. Sheldon L. Eakins, Ph.D.: Website :https://www.leadingequitycenter.com/ Podcast : https://www.leadingequitycenter.com/podcast Book Leading Equity: Becoming an Advocate for All Students: https://www.amazon.com/Leading-Equity-Becoming-Advocate-Students/dp/111984097X K-12 Youth Episodes by Southern Soul Livestream: https://www.southernsoulthursdays.com/category/k-12-youth/ 20 Diversity Equity and Inclusion Activities to Do with Your Team: https://www.leadingequitycenter.com/dei-activities-playbook   Dr. Eakins is passionate about helping educators accomplish equitable practices in their schools. He specializes in assisting educators in thinking through lesson plans and activities that consider their students' cultural identities. Dr. Eakins earned a B.S. degree in Social Science Education, an M.S. degree in Educational Leadership, and a Ph.D. in K-12 Education. Sheldon L. Eakins, Ph.D., is the Founder of the Leading Equity Center and host of the Leading Equity Podcast. He is also the author of Leading Equity: Becoming an Advocate for All Students. With over 11 years in education, he has served as a teacher, principal, and Director of Special Education. About with Southern Soul Live Stream - Podshow   Witty, thought-provoking, and uplifting, Southern Soul Livestream - Podshow is the program that you'll invite friends over to watch every week, where you'll learn about fascinating speakers and get to share in their exciting experiences. 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Leading Equity In Your Schools  Sheldon L. Eakins, Ph.D. is the Founder of the Leading Equity Center and host of the Leading Equity Podcast. He is also the author of Leading Equity: Becoming an Advocate for All Students. With over 11 years in education, he has served as a teacher, principal, and Director of Special Education.  Dr. Eakins has a passion for helping educators accomplish equitable practices in their schools. He has earned a B.S. degree in Social Science Education, an M.S. degree in Educational Leadership, and a Ph.D. in K-12 Education.  Show Highlights The downfall of having an equity checklist.  The book that takes you on a resourceful  journey for learning to make changes at your school and systems.  Finding your voice comes through understanding your identity in challenging situations. Avoid doing harm with strategies and approaches for having conversations that are difficult for you.  Practical, empathic, and very doable relationship building strategies and advice. Equity is not limited to just race. All schools have room for growth in understanding the reality and not the idea of equity.  Recognize the process, exclusions, and tradition necessary for generating buy-in from your staff. Embrace unique opposition to create authentic experiences for your stakeholders. Bonus: Leading Equity In Your School Transcript    Sheldon L. Eakins' Resources & Contact Info: Buy Leading Equity on Amazon Buy Leading Equity on Dr. Eakins' website. Leading Equity Center  Leading Equity Podcast sheldon@leadingequitycenter.com  Instagram Twitter     Read my latest book! Learn why the ABCs of powerful professional development™ work – Grow your skills by integrating more Authenticity, Belonging, and Challenge into your life and leadership.   Read Mastermind: Unlocking Talent Within Every School Leader today! Join the “Back to School Boot Camp” The one thing you need to start next year off with energy momentum is a solid 90-day plan.   In the “Back to School Bootcamp” I will teach you how to create your 90-day plan in just 5-days.   Join the challenge today! Apply to the Mastermind The mastermind is changing the landscape of professional development for school leaders.    100% of our members agree that the mastermind is the #1 way they grow their leadership skills.   Apply to the mastermind today!   SHOW SPONSORS: HARVARD GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Transform how you lead to become a resilient and empowered change agent with Harvard's online Certificate in School Management and Leadership. Grow your professional network with a global cohort of fellow school leaders as you collaborate in case studies bridging the fields of education and business. Apply today at http://hgse.me/leader.   TEACHFX School leaders know that productive student talk drives student learning, but the average teacher talks 75% of class time! TeachFX is changing that with a “Fitbit for teachers” that automatically measures student engagement and gives teachers feedback about what they could do differently.  Learn more about the TeachFX app and get a special 20% discount for your school or district by visiting teachfx.com/blbs.   ORGANIZED BINDER Organized Binder is the missing piece in many classrooms. Many teachers are great with the main content of the lesson. Organized Binder helps with powerful introductions, savvy transitions, and memorable lesson closings. Your students will grow their executive functioning skills (and as a bonus), your teachers will become more organized too. Help your students and staff level up with Organized Binder.   Copyright © 2022 Twelve Practices LLC                

Founder of the Leading Equity Center and Host of the Leading Equity Podcast Sheldon L. Eakins, Ph.D. is the Founder of the Leading Equity Center and host of the Leading Equity Podcast. He is also the author of Leading Equity: Becoming an Advocate for All Students. With over 11 years in education, he has served as a teacher, principal, and Director of Special Education. Dr. Eakins has a passion for helping educators accomplish equitable practices in their schools. He has earned a B.S. degree in Social Science Education, an M.S. degree in Educational Leadership, and a Ph.D. in K-12 Education. sheldon@leadingequitycenter.com Cell: 318-730-8204 IG: @sheldoneakins Twitter: @sheldoneakins Website: www.leadingequitycenter.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/speakingeducationally/message

Dr. Sheldon Eakins. is the Founder of the Leading Equity Center and host of the Leading Equity Podcast. He is also the author of Leading Equity: Becoming an Advocate for All Students. The post Episode #133: Discovering Your Journey to Advocacy with Dr. Sheldon Eakins first appeared on Rethinking Learning.

Our world does not have to be one in which we do not care for one another. Hurt each other or spend time persecuting those who harm others. There are many people endlessly and tirelessly teaching, sharing, and creating to bring oneness and a sense of community well-being to our collective community. This work is difficult and heavy laden and still, there are those who commit to equitable practices. One example is Sheldon L. Eakins, Ph.D. is the Founder of the Leading Equity Center and host of the Leading Equity Podcast. With over 11 years in education, he has served as a teacher, principal, and Director of Special Education. Dr. Eakins has a passion for helping educators accomplish equitable practices in their schools.

Our world does not have to be one in which we do not care for one another. Hurt each other or spend time persecuting those who harm others. There are many people endlessly and tirelessly teaching, sharing, and creating to bring oneness and a sense of community well-being to our collective community. This work is difficult and heavy laden and still, there are those who commit to equitable practices. One example is Sheldon L. Eakins, Ph.D. is the Founder of the Leading Equity Center and host of the Leading Equity Podcast. With over 11 years in education, he has served as a teacher, principal, and Director of Special Education. Dr. Eakins has a passion for helping educators accomplish equitable practices in their schools.

In episode 136 of the Leader of Learning Podcast, Dr. Dan Kreiness (@dr_kreiness) interviews Dr. Sheldon Eakins (@sheldoneakins), founder of the Leading Equity Center, host of the Leading Equity Podcast and author of the upcoming book “Leading Equity: Becoming an Advocate for All Students.” In the episode, Dr. Eakins discusses current trends and important information related to social justice in education and how educators can be better advocates for students and provides advice for all stakeholders to help accomplish more equitable practices in their schools and communities.Full show notes and more information about this episode can be found at https://leaderoflearning.com/episode136.Thanks to the sponsor of this episode, Mel Science! Mel Science is a subscription service that provides monthly science boxes that combine hands-on experiments to engage kids of all ages in studying science. Just for my listeners, Mel Science is offering you a chance to get sixty percent off the first month of either a Mel Physics, Chemistry, or STEM subscription. https://leaderoflearning.com/melscience to take advantage of this great deal. Just be sure to act fast because this code will only last for one month.Download your copy of my FREE guide, “How to Build Trust as an Instructional Leader” at https://leaderoflearning.com/guide!To watch highlights of this episode and many of the recent podcast interviews, SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE at https://leaderoflearning/youtubeSUPPORT THE SHOW!!!Donate to the Show - https://leaderoflearning.com/donateWays to Support - https://leaderoflearning.com/supportMy Gear - https://www.amazon.com/shop/dkreinessConsider Becoming an Official Sponsor - https://leaderoflearning.com/press-kitTo leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leader-of-learning/id1243021772Android user? Leave a rating and review on Podchaser - https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/leader-of-learning-532116To follow Leader Of Learning on social media:Twitter - https://twitter.com/dr_kreinessInstagram - https://instagram.com/dr_kreinessTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@dr_kreinessLinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/dankreinessFacebook - https://facebook.com/leaderoflearningThe Leader Of Learning Podcast is a proud member of the Education Podcast Network. For more information and to find other great podcasts, visit https://edupodcastnetwork.comThe Leader Of Learning Podcast is a proud member of the Code Breaker Podcast Network. For more information and to find other great podcasts, visit http://www.codebreakeredu.com/services/podcastsMusic credits: https://www.purple-planet.com

As we wind down the school year, we pause for a moment to look at what we're thinking and feeling about the SEL supports we've embraced and introduced into our classrooms. Follow on Twitter: @JorgeDoesPBL @sheldoneakins, @Rdene915 @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Sheldon L. Eakins, Ph.D. is the Founder of the Leading Equity Center and host of the Leading Equity Podcast. He is also the author of Leading Equity: Becoming an Advocate for All Students. With over 11 years in education, he has served as a teacher, principal, and Director of Special Education. Dr. Eakins has a passion for helping educators accomplish equitable practices in their schools. He has earned a B.S. degree in Social Science Education, an M.S. degree in Educational Leadership, and a Ph.D. in K-12 Education. Dennis Shirley is Gabelli Faculty Fellow and Professor of Education at the Lynch School of Education and Human Development at Boston College. He has conducted research and led professional development workshops for teachers, principals, and affiliated staff in 30 nations in 6 continents and his work has been translated into many languages. He has two new books published with Andy Hargreaves. The first is entitled Five Paths of Student Engagement: Blazing the Trail to Learning and Success and the second is Well-being School: Three Forces to Uplift Your Students in a Volatile World. Dennis works with educators in many countries to help with clarifying their challenges, identifying promising strategies, and implementing and assessing change. He is skilled at breaking down ill-defined problem sets to establish ambitious goals that can be attained with persistence, creativity, and dignity. Combining cutting-edge research with high levels of engagement for the educators charged with educating the young on a daily basis, Dennis is sought-after because of his respect for teachers and administrators and his enjoyment of the pleasures involved in working with students to improve their learning. Dennis holds a doctoral degree from Harvard University. In addition to his appointment at Boston College, he is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts in London. Rachelle Dené Poth is an edtech consultant, presenter, attorney, author, and teacher. Rachelle teaches Spanish and STEAM: What's nExT in Emerging Technology at Riverview Junior Senior High School in Oakmont, PA. Rachelle has a Juris Doctor degree from Duquesne University School of Law and a Master's in Instructional Technology. Rachelle is an ISTE Certified Educator and a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert. She is a past-president of the ISTE Teacher Education Network and served on the Leadership team of the Mobile Learning Network for five years. She received the ISTE Making IT Happen Award and has received several Presidential Gold Awards for volunteer service to education. She was named one of 30 K-12 IT Influencers for 2021. Rachelle is the author of seven books, ‘In Other Words: Quotes That Push Our Thinking,” “Unconventional Ways to Thrive in EDU” (EduMatch) and “The Future is Now: Looking Back to Move Ahead,” ISTE “Chart A New Course: A Guide to Teaching Essential Skills for Tomorrow's World”, True Story: Lessons That One Kid Taught Us (EduMatch), “Your World Language Classroom: Strategies for Digital and In-Person Instruction”, and her latest book, “Things I Wish […] Knew.” Rachelle has a podcast, ThriveinEDU available at https://anchor.fm/rdene915 Her books are available at bit.ly/Pothbooks

About Erin Austin Erin E.H. Austin is a National Board Certified French teacher in Colorado. She began her teaching career in Minnesota in 2002, and she holds a B.A. in both French and Art Education, a M.A. in Curriculum & Instruction, and graduate certificates in French Studies and Gifted, Creative, & Talented Education. She was a NEA Foundation Global Learning Fellow in 2018 and now presents nationally on global education-related topics. In addition to doing contract writing work, Ms. Austin is the author of The Ultimate Guide to Selling Your Original World Language Resources: How to Open, Fill, and Grow a Successful Online Curriculum Store (Routledge, 2021). The book is based on her experience with her own Teachers Pay Teachers curriculum store, and she leads workshops to show other educators how to make money from their original resources. In addition to the Leading Equity Podcast, she has been a featured guest on the Side Hustle School Podcast and the Dr. Will Show Podcast. Ms. Austin is currently the chair of the associate board of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado, an organization she has been involved in since 2005, and she sits on the board of the Abundant Yoga Community, a young non-profit in western Wisconsin whose mission is to bring yoga to those with financial or geographic barriers. Show Highlights What is global education? Teaching kids about global conflicts Prejudice reduction for New Americans A global connection plan Encouraging students to take action Connect with Erin LinkedIn Twitter The Ultimate Guide to Selling Your Original World Language Resources Creating A Global Connection Plan CCFLT 2022 QR Codes International Student Panel Guide Creating A Global Connection Plan PPT Learn more about the Advocacy Room Free Course on Implicit Bias 20 Diversity Equity and Inclusion Activities Annihilating Racial Injustice in School Course FREE AUDIO COURSE: Race, Advocacy, and Social Justice Studies

There might be some teachers believing they really understand what equity means; however, they rarely consider ways of including it within their lessons. Don't worry about it anymore, this week's guest will share tools and resources in order to start this equity journey within your classrooms. I'm so excited to have Dr. Sheldon Eakins in the show. He is the Founder of the Leading Equity Center and host of the Leading Equity Podcast. With over 11 years in education, he has served as a teacher, principal, and Director of Special Education demonstrating a passion for helping educators accomplish equitable practices in their schools along the way.If you want to know more about how to meet your student's needs by implementing an equity mindset, this podcast is for you!Resources Mentioned: Learn more about equity by tuning in to the Leading Equity Podcast with Dr. Sheldon EakinsDownload FREE resources such as The Diversity Equity Inclusion Activities Playbook Visit our website to read the transcript and download additional resources or, join our Facebook group here to connect with other teachers, engage in LIVE Q & A's with the TeacherGoals Podcast guests and discuss podcast episodes.You can connect with our host Erica Terry on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Be sure to check out her website www.healthywealthyeducators.com  to learn more about different strategies to achieve your teaching goals!You can connect with the TeacherGoals community on Facebook, LinkedIn, Youtube, Instagram, and Twitter. If you'd like to engage in Q&A with our guests during the live interview or interact with a rockstar community of educators, then you are going to definitely want to join the TeacherGoals Facebook group.

Learn more about the Healing Centered Conversations PodcastAbout Sheldon Eakins, Ph.D.Sheldon L. Eakins, Ph.D. is the Founder of the Leading Equity Center and host of the Leading Equity Podcast. With over 11 years in education, he has served as a teacher, principal, and Director of Special Education.  Dr. Eakins has a passion for helping educators accomplish equitable practices in their schools. He has earned a B.S. degree in Social Science Education, an M.S. degree in Educational Leadership, and a Ph.D. in K-12 Education. Show HighlightsLeading Equity check-in with Sheldon EakinsThe creation of the Leading Equity PodcastLeading Equity: Becoming an Advocate for all Students dropping Fall 2022Memorable conversations from the Leading Equity PodcastHow Sheldon finds balance….Advice from Sheldon for educators looking to launch their podcast, business venture, or maybe even write their own bookConnect with Sheldon EakinsName: Sheldon EakinsTitle: Host of the Leading Equity PodcastSocial: @sheldonleakinsWebsiteConnect with ByronEmailTwitterInstagramFacebookTikTokAdditional ResourcesLearn more about the Healing Centered Conversations PodcastHealing Centered Conversations BlogHealing Centered MerchandiseJoin our email list 

September 3 2021 - Episode 62The Ignite EdTech Podcast with @mrkempnz1. Introduction2. Question for you - How are you educating your parent community?3. EdTech Tool of the Week - Goosechase4. EdTech Tip of the Week - Parental Engagement with EdTech in your School5. Interview with Sheldon Eakins6. Win this weeks prizes (an all access seat at EduSpark.World) by going to bit.ly/edtechwin and completing the short form (Competition ends 9am SGT on Wednesday 8 September).7. Subscribe, Rate and ShareIf you have a question that you want answered on the podcast please emailinfo@igniteedtech.comConnect with Mark Quinn here or via email markquinn9129@gmail.com Links from PodcastSheldon on TwitterLeading Equity CenterLeading Equity PodcastPedagogy of the Oppressed Book

What happens when 2 educators get news of a post describing 21 JEDI (justice, equity, diversity and inclusion) terms as Critical Race Theory terms being used to indoctrinate students in K-12 classrooms? In part 2 of this podcast, Dr. Sheldon Eakins of the Leading Equity Center helps explain the tenuous, almost mythical connection between culturally responsive teaching (CRT) and critical race theory (CRT). Spoiler alert: Only the initialism is the same. Once again (for the people in the back), critical race theory is: "a framework that offers researchers, practitioners, and policy-makers a race-conscious approach to understanding educational inequality and structural racism to find solutions that lead to greater justice."--The Oxford Research Encyclopedia "a theoretical and interpretive mode that examines the appearance of race and racism across dominant cultural modes of expression. In adopting this approach, CRT scholars attempt to understand how victims of systemic racism are affected by cultural perceptions of race and how they are able to represent themselves to counter prejudice"--Purdue Owl “not a diversity and inclusion 'training' but a practice of interrogating the role of race and racism in society that emerged in the legal academy and spread to other fields of scholarship."--The American Bar Association Further, "in the field of education, CRT is a helpful tool for analyzing policy issues such as school funding, segregation, language policies, discipline policies, and testing and accountability policies. It is also helpful for critically examining the larger issues of epistemology and knowledge production, which are reflected in curriculum and pedagogy." --The Oxford Research Encyclopedia If you are reading or hearing that CRT is anything other than a way to reflect on whose voices are being heard and whose are lacking in representation; so that you can amplify the voices of all students, you are being misled. About the guest: Sheldon L. Eakins, Ph.D. is the founder of the Leading Equity Center and host of the Leading Equity Podcast. With over 11 years in education, he has served as a teacher, principal, and Director of Special Education. Dr. Eakins has a passion for helping educators accomplish equitable practices in their schools. He has earned a B.S. degree in Social Science Education, an M.S. degree in Educational Leadership, and a Ph.D. in K-12 Education. Hear an earlier conversation between Dr. Eakins and Hedreich on Critical Race Theory on the Leading Equity Podcast here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hedreich/message

What happens when 2 educators get news of a post describing 21 JEDI (justice, equity, diversity and inclusion) terms as Critical Race Theory terms being used to indoctrinate students in K-12 classrooms? In this podcast, Dr. Sheldon Eakins of the Leading Equity Center helps explain the tenuous, almost mythical connection between culturally responsive teaching (CRT) and critical race theory (CRT). Spoiler alert: Only the initialism is the same. Once again (for the people in the back), critical race theory is: "a framework that offers researchers, practitioners, and policy-makers a race-conscious approach to understanding educational inequality and structural racism to find solutions that lead to greater justice."--The Oxford Research Encyclopedia "a theoretical and interpretive mode that examines the appearance of race and racism across dominant cultural modes of expression. In adopting this approach, CRT scholars attempt to understand how victims of systemic racism are affected by cultural perceptions of race and how they are able to represent themselves to counter prejudice"--Purdue Owl “not a diversity and inclusion 'training' but a practice of interrogating the role of race and racism in society that emerged in the legal academy and spread to other fields of scholarship."--The American Bar Association Further, "in the field of education, CRT is a helpful tool for analyzing policy issues such as school funding, segregation, language policies, discipline policies, and testing and accountability policies. It is also helpful for critically examining the larger issues of epistemology and knowledge production, which are reflected in curriculum and pedagogy." --The Oxford Research Encyclopedia If you are reading or hearing that CRT is anything other than a way to reflect on whose voices are being heard and whose are lacking in representation; so that you can amplify the voices of all students, you are being misled. About the guest: Sheldon L. Eakins, Ph.D. is the founder of the Leading Equity Center and host of the Leading Equity Podcast. With over 11 years in education, he has served as a teacher, principal, and Director of Special Education. Dr. Eakins has a passion for helping educators accomplish equitable practices in their schools. He has earned a B.S. degree in Social Science Education, an M.S. degree in Educational Leadership, and a Ph.D. in K-12 Education. Hear an earlier conversation between Dr. Eakins and Hedreich on Critical Race Theory on the Leading Equity Podcast here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hedreich/message

June 25 2021 - Episode 55The Ignite EdTech Podcast with @mrkempnz1. Introduction2. Question for you - What are your go-to podcasts to listen to?3. EdTech Tool of the Week - Desmos4. EdTech Tip of the Week - My Top 5 Podcasts to listen to over the coming months5. Interview with Clint Hamada6. Win this weeks prize (1 book from my bookshelf) by going to bit.ly/edtechwin and completing the short form (Competition ends 9am SGT on Wednesday 30 June).7. Subscribe, Rate and ShareIf you have a question that you want answered on the podcast please emailinfo@igniteedtech.comConnect with Mark Quinn here or via email markquinn9129@gmail.com - Make a Difference Podcast (Mark Quinn)Links from PodcastTHE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT - Sign up for updates at EduSpark.WorldClint on TwitterThe Art of Screen Time bookBook - Visible Learning by John HattieBook - Creating Innovators: The Making of Young People Who Will Change the World by Tony WagnerBook - The Unschooled Mind by Howard GardnerBook - Out Of Our Minds by Ken RobinsonPodcast 1 - A Bit of Optimism by Simon SinekPodcast 2 - Cult of Pedagogy Podcast by Jennifer GonzalezPodcast 3 - Make a Difference Podcast by Mark QuinnPodcast 4 - Leading Equity Podcast by Sheldon EakinsPodcast 5 - Design Cast Podcast by Jason ReaginWE ARE TAKING A BREAK (for 3 weeks) - See you back on July 23!

When you know better, you do better. Yet, some people simply fight trying to be in the know. On This episode of The Liberated Educator Podcast, Dee and Ken welcome our good friend, Dr. Sheldon Eakins, Founder of the Leading Equity Center and Host of the Leading Equity Podcast for a CPT conversation addressing...C: Critical Race Theory and people's misconceptionsP: Podcasting - How it has help not only amplify the work in equity, but increase the knowledge and confidence to be able to impact changeT: Training Day - the responsibility of once you gain the knowledge, you have to find ways to teach others. Sheldon L. Eakins, Ph.D. is the Founder of the Leading Equity Center and host of the Leading Equity Podcast. With over 11 years in education, he has served as a teacher, principal, and Director of Special Education. Dr. Eakins has a passion for helping educators accomplish equitable practices in their schools. He has earned a B.S. degree in Social Science Education, an M.S. degree in Educational Leadership, and a Ph.D. in K-12 Education. Twitter: @sheldoneakins  | IG: @sheldoneakins Website: www.leadingequitycenter.com

Links mentioned in this episode:  Free Guide: Shifting into Summerhttp://bit.ly/shiftingintosummer  www.shiftingschools.com Schools finding home in hopeless time https://www.edutopia.org/article/schools-finding-hope-hopeless-time   Start a to don't list https://ideas.ted.com/is-your-to-do-list-making-you-nuts-start-a-to-dont-list-instead-with-inspiration-from-author-adam-grant/ Power of podcast episode https://sospodcast.org/episode157/ Leading Equity Podcast https://www.leadingequitycenter.com/podcast Hechinger Report https://hechingerreport.org/twenty-six-studies-point-to-more-play-for-young-children/

Right now, the need for equity training at schools is getting higher, not lower. It’s apparent that teachers still haven’t built the capacity or habit of doing the work on their own. According to today's guest, Dr. Eakins, the goal is for school members to get all the tools they need to take charge of their own social justice efforts. Tune in to hear us talk about what equity training really involves and why teachers shouldn't assume they don't need it. Want more? Follow me on Instagram: @lindsaybethlyons Liked this episode? Rate, review, and share! Episode Links: Sheldon is the Founder of the Leading Equity Center and Host of the Leading Equity Podcast  can be found on:  Twitter: @sheldoneakins  Instagram: @sheldoneakins  Website: www.leadingequitycenter.com Episode Freebie: How to be an Equity Advocate

About Sheldon L. Eakins, Ph.D. Sheldon L. Eakins, Ph.D. is the Founder of the Leading Equity Center and host of the Leading Equity Podcast. With over 11 years in education, he has served as a teacher, principal, and Director of Special Education.  Dr. Eakins has a passion for helping educators accomplish equitable practices in their schools. He has earned a B.S. degree in Social Science Education, an M.S. degree in Educational Leadership, and a Ph.D. in K-12 Education. Show Highlights Defining Decoloniality The Legacy of Colonial Education Parent Involvement vs Parent Engagement Decolonizing your classroom Connect with Sheldon Twitter: @sheldoneakins Instagram: @sheldoneakins The Parent Engagement Training Series Additional Resources The Legacy of Colonial Education Episode 16: American Indian Boarding Schools and It’s Impact on Indigenous Education with Dr. Jon Rehyner Decolonizing My Classroom How to Decolonize Your Classroom: Five Essentials Every Teacher Must Know with Dr. Michael Dominguez

Sheldon L. Eakins, Ph.D. is the Founder of the Leading Equity Center and host of the Leading Equity Podcast. With over 11 years in education, he has served as a teacher, principal, and Director of Special Education. Dr. Eakins has a passion for helping educators accomplish equitable practices in their schools. He has earned a B.S. degree in Social Science Education, an M.S. degree in Educational Leadership, and a Ph.D. in K-12 Education. Follow Sheldon on Twitter at @sheldoneakins and visit his website at www.leadingequitycenter.com.

Sheldon L. Eakins, Ph.D. is the founder of the Leading Equity Center and host of the Leading Equity Podcast. With over 11 years in education, he has served as a teacher, principal, and Director of Special Education. Dr. Eakins has a passion for helping educators accomplish equitable practices in their schools. You can follow him on Twitter at @sheldoneakins. Topics include: What is equity and how we make sure it maintains that urgency and doesn't become another buzzword or checklist What elements of equity have been most endangered under COVID-19 How to examine distance learning practices from the standpoint of equity How COVID-19 may have removed certain barriers to equity How grades undermine efforts toward more equitable, culturally sustaining practices How educators should respond to ongoing racial injustice and violence