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To celebrate Education Talk Radio's addition to the Be Podcast Network, we're sharing some episodes focused on equity and access from our other shows. Today's episode, from The Authority, is a can't-miss conversation between Principal Baruti Kafele and host Ross Romano.   They discuss:The Equity & Social Justice Education 50Equity vs. Equality — the strategy vs. the goal and why it mattersDoes my presence positively alter the trajectory of my students?How do I ensure that no student is invisible in my classroom?Becoming credible to your students“I want my readers to be comfortable with being uncomfortable and uncomfortable with being comfortable.”The Big 3: Individuality, Identity, and Voice. Why these are non-negotiables in every classroom.Social justice education — What is it and how do we make it practical?Principal Kafele's recommendations: Before the Mayflower — Lerone Bennett, Jr. From Slavery to Freedom — John Hope Franklin and Evelyn Brooks HigginbothamThe Mis-Education of the Negro — Carter G. Woodson Introduction to African Civilizations — John G. JacksonThe Equity & Social Justice Education 50 is available at ascd.org and Amazon. Find it here: https://bit.ly/3YwY2Z5 Subscribe to The Authority to get more deep-dive interviews with education authors. It's available wherever you get your podcasts. Visit https://bepodcast.network to learn more about the Be Podcast Network for educators. About our guestOne of the most sought-after school leadership and classroom equity presenters in America, Principal Kafele is impacting America's schools! He has delivered over 2500 conference and program keynotes, professional development workshops, parenting seminars and student assemblies over his 35 years of public speaking. An expert in the area of “attitude transformation,” Principal Kafele is the leading authority on providing effective classroom and school leadership strategies toward closing what he coined, the "Attitude Gap.” He has authored twelve books, including seven ASCD best-sellers. Follow Principal Kafele online: https://principalkafele.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/principalkafele Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/principalkafele/ Virtual AP Leadership Academy on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/VirtualAPLeadershipAcademyWithPrincipalKafele Virtual AP Leadership Academy on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/virtualapleadershipacademy About the hostRoss Romano is a co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies. He is a leadership development and performance coach for professionals in a range of industries and consults with organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry to help communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. Connect on Bluesky and LinkedIn We're thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL's comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers' timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments

What happens when a ninth-grade civics teacher decides to switch careers and becomes an attorney, CPA, or campaigns for an appointment to district court judge?Attorney and CPA Kimberly A. Herrick gives us a backstage pass into her dynamic career and journey as a Cabarrus County, NC, 2024 District 25 Court Judge - Seat 3 candidate who is redefining justice with empathy. This segment underscores the crucial role of empathy in judicial decisions, affecting not just the defendants but the entire community. She shares heartfelt personal stories and family influences that have shaped an intrinsic understanding of people. We also explore the challenges and triumphs of campaigning for judicial office, including innovative strategies for community engagement through social media and public appearances.  Listen in to learn why empathy is an indispensable quality for judges, and how this candidate's commitment to fair adjudication is making waves in the community.Support the Show. Watch: Unarmored Talk Playlist Mario's Socials: Parade Deck Support My Nonprofit: Still Serving, Inc. Email: host@unarmoredtalk.com

If you've not yet heard of Principal Kafele, this podcast captures him in a conversation with Dr. Jen Schwanke—a conversation that gets to the heart of why he is one of the most distinguished and transformational speakers and leaders of our generation.  A highly-regarded urban educator in New Jersey for over twenty years, Principal Baruti […] The post PMP403: Be the Change with Principal Baruti Kafele and Dr. Jen Schwanke appeared first on Principal Matters.

This week, I'm sharing an interview from another host on the BE podcast network because I think it's something you'll really enjoy. The episode is going live in the De Facto Leaders podcast feed. I'm pleased to bring you a conversation from The Authority Podcast here on the Be Podcast Network. You'll hear from Principal Baruti Kafele, author of seven best-selling books, including The Equity & Social Justice Education 50.About Baruti KafeleOne of the most sought-after school leadership and classroom equity presenters in America, Principal Kafele is impacting America's schools! He has delivered over 2500 conferences and program keynotes, professional development workshops, parenting seminars and student assemblies over his 35 years of public speaking. An expert in the area of “attitude transformation,” Principal Kafele is the leading authority on providing effective classroom and school leadership strategies toward closing what he coined, the "Attitude Gap.” He has authored twelve books, including seven ASCD best-sellers. The discussion includes:✅ Equity vs. Equality — the strategy vs. the goal and why it matters✅ Does my presence positively alter the trajectory of my students?✅ How do I ensure that no student is invisible in my classroom?✅Becoming credible to your students✅ “I want my readers to be comfortable with being uncomfortable and uncomfortable with being comfortable.”✅The Big 3: Individuality, Identity, and Voice. Why these are non-negotiables in every classroom.✅The leader's role in making equity work resilientYou can learn more about Barute Kafele's work on his website here. About The Authority Podcast"Interviews with people who know what they're talking about."On The Authority, leadership coach, storytelling strategist and edtech advisor Ross Romano interviews leading authors from the education world and beyond to draw out their invaluable insights on leadership, culture-building, transformation, and student & educator success. Join each week to hear ideas for addressing your current pain points, new perspectives from the authors you admire, and fresh takes from up-and-coming voices. Subscribe on your favorite platform: https://bit.ly/m/theauthoritypodcastBe sure to check out the BE podcast network for educators and aspiring leaders. If you're looking for shows to inspire you to level up in your career or more effectively serve students, we've got you covered. Learn more about the BE podcast network at http://bepodcastnetwork.com/

Join us on the 1st episode of season 4 as we talked to Principal Kafele @bkafele about the difference between the achievement gap and the attitude gap, the obligations of being a Black principal, what its like to transition from being a principal to being a consultant.

Am I, or can I be the leader my people need? This is a serious question every leader needs to pose to themselves and be able to answer with the utmost humility. There are different definitions of leadership, which can be subjective, but two quite resonate: Adeoye Mayowa defines leadership as the ability to evaluate and/or forecast a long-term plan or policy and influence their followers toward the achievement of the said strategy. Charles Handy (1992) also describes a leader as someone who shapes and shares a vision that gives direction to the work of others. This is an interesting and extensive topic of discussion, but it was broken down by a professional on today's podcast of Change Starts Here.Podcast host, Dustin Odham, brought on Principal Kafele, an author and transformational school leader, and a man so deeply ingrained in his purpose of leadership, to talk about how to be a transformational leader. He also spoke about his habit of discipline and how this can influence people and help him become the best version of himself. Kafele also explained how we can transfer transformational and influential leadership to our schools and kids to help them become the best version of themselves. "The struggle for the liberation of the minds of our children is worth dying for," Kafele said.Odham and Kafele also discussed…• How to create a learning revolution • How to get over speed bumps people put in front of themselves• Leadership advice on how to get people on board and build relationships"The children have to be able to see themselves in the learning if it's going to be relevant, if they are going to be able to embrace it, claim it, take ownership of it, and take it beyond the walls of the school," Kafele said. People only relate to what is in their lives (what is relevant to them); they relate to what they see themselves in."Can your teachers say they have grown exponentially because of the teachings and guidance they received from you?" How are you utilizing the human capital in your school? "Are you building people and nurturing relationships or stepping on people?" Kafele rhetorically asked, “Be brutally honest with yourself about the question, ‘Is my school a better place because I lead it?', and don't let your ego answer.”Always remember, it's never about you. "You can't be egocentric and think it's all about you—it's all about the people you lead; being a servant (servant leadership) is all that matters."Principal Kafele has been a highly regarded urban public school educator in New Jersey for over twenty years. He distinguished himself in the classroom and as a school leader. He is also the author of seven books, including his national best-sellers, “Motivating Black Males to Achieve in School and in Life”, “Closing the Attitude Gap”, and his recently released title, “The Principal 50: Critical Leadership Questions for Inspiring Schoolwide Excellence”. Kafele is the recipient of over one hundred educational, professional, and community awards, which include the National Alliance of Black School Educators Hall of Fame Award, the Milken National Educator Award, the New Jersey Education Association Award for Excellence, and the City of Dickinson, Texas, proclaiming February 8, 1998, as Baruti Kafele Day.

Am I, or can I be the leader my people need? This is a serious question every leader needs to pose to themselves and be able to answer with the utmost humility. There are different definitions of leadership, which can be subjective, but two quite resonate: Adeoye Mayowa defines leadership as the ability to evaluate and/or forecast a long-term plan or policy and influence their followers toward the achievement of the said strategy. Charles Handy (1992) also describes a leader as someone who shapes and shares a vision that gives direction to the work of others. This is an interesting and extensive topic of discussion, but it was broken down by a professional on today's podcast of Change Starts Here.Podcast host, Dustin Odham, brought on Principal Kafele, an author and transformational school leader, and a man so deeply ingrained in his purpose of leadership, to talk about how to be a transformational leader. He also spoke about his habit of discipline and how this can influence people and help him become the best version of himself. Kafele also explained how we can transfer transformational and influential leadership to our schools and kids to help them become the best version of themselves. "The struggle for the liberation of the minds of our children is worth dying for," Kafele said.Odham and Kafele also discussed…• How to create a learning revolution • How to get over speed bumps people put in front of themselves• Leadership advice on how to get people on board and build relationships"The children have to be able to see themselves in the learning if it's going to be relevant, if they are going to be able to embrace it, claim it, take ownership of it, and take it beyond the walls of the school," Kafele said. People only relate to what is in their lives (what is relevant to them); they relate to what they see themselves in."Can your teachers say they have grown exponentially because of the teachings and guidance they received from you?" How are you utilizing the human capital in your school? "Are you building people and nurturing relationships or stepping on people?" Kafele rhetorically asked, “Be brutally honest with yourself about the question, ‘Is my school a better place because I lead it?', and don't let your ego answer.”Always remember, it's never about you. "You can't be egocentric and think it's all about you—it's all about the people you lead; being a servant (servant leadership) is all that matters."Principal Kafele has been a highly regarded urban public school educator in New Jersey for over twenty years. He distinguished himself in the classroom and as a school leader. He is also the author of seven books, including his national best-sellers, “Motivating Black Males to Achieve in School and in Life”, “Closing the Attitude Gap”, and his recently released title, “The Principal 50: Critical Leadership Questions for Inspiring Schoolwide Excellence”. Kafele is the recipient of over one hundred educational, professional, and community awards, which include the National Alliance of Black School Educators Hall of Fame Award, the Milken National Educator Award, the New Jersey Education Association Award for Excellence, and the City of Dickinson, Texas, proclaiming February 8, 1998, as Baruti Kafele Day.

There's nothing like leading a school as a TEAM! In this episode, I mention Principal Kafele's Asst. Principal Virtual Academy. You can access his episodes and more info by clicking here. Check out the new Ruthless Equity Accelerator baby!!! It's a 9 Week Interactive Video book study...facilitated by ME!!! I'm STOKED!!!! Click here to grab my new book, Ruthless Equity: Disrupt The Status-Quo And Ensure Learning For ALL Students. It is a game changer baby! For A Signed Copy of Ruthless Equity: go to https://www.unfoldthesoul.com/store and order the book there. Get 20% off orders of 20 or more copies Ruthless Equity: Go to https://www.unfoldthesoul.com/bulk20 Click here to access everything I do and every FREE resource I have! Remember to save me as a contact! Follow me on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/unfoldthesoul Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kenspeaks/ LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unfoldthesoul/ To schedule a talk with Ken about speaking, coaching, or consulting: https://www.unfoldthesoul.com/contact Visit The Unfold The Soul Shop: https://www.unfoldthesoul.com/store --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ken-williams88/message

Could you create and sustain an equitable environment that truly values your students & makes them feel they matter? In this episode, Principal Kafele, a highly regarded urban educator in New Jersey for more than 20 years, digs into how equity is important in the classroom and how to approach it in a way that is beneficial for students. He stresses the importance of understanding inclusion and how to incorporate it into an equitable environment. Principal Kefele identifies and explains the three core principles of equity: student individuality, student cultural identity & student's voice. Tune in, and discover unique strategies to implement in a diverse student learning environment!Key Highlights: [00:01 - 09:08] Opening Segment• Principal Cafe discusses his background in educationHis experience studying African American history and becoming a principal• It is important to start with defining equity before implementing it[09:09 - 18:09] Strategies to Help You Create an Equitable Classroom• Three non-negotiables of equityStudent individuality, student cultural identity, and student's voice• Equity is a strategy that teachers can use to help students learn and be prepared for the outside world• Strategies for creating equitable environments in classrooms [18:10 - 26:59] A Safe and Respectful Environment for All• Why a classroom should be student-centeredStudents should have the opportunity to engage with one another and with the teacher• A student-centered environment allows children to share their perspectives and opinions• Students may not share the same cultural ideas or backgrounds, which can lead to misunderstanding[27:00 - 36:37] Closing Segment• Tips for creating and implementing equity non-negotiables• Educate ourselves and ensure that our students are being exposed to their identity and historyLet's Connect! Want to connect with Principal Kafele? Follow him on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter. Head to his website for more tools and strategies!You can connect with our host Erica Terry on Instagram and LinkedIn. Be sure to check out her website https://www.ericanterry.comYou 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 definitely want to join the TeacherGoals Facebook group.

Is my school better a better school because I lead it? These are the kind of reflections and questions that my next guest implores school leaders to consider...he carries a mirror with him to remind school leaders of where to look when examining leadership practice - in this episode we delve into the complex realities of school leadership and discuss the commitment made by principals and APs to take on this role in schools. Principal Kafele is known as America's principal because of his direct and compassionate approach to school leadership, he cares, he empathizes, he motivates, he encourages, he inspired, but most of all he transforms, as a transformative school leader he was responsible for dramatic shifts in schools he has led, with recognitions as one of America's Best High Schools by US News and World Report after tremendous turnaround efforts, he continues his work around the country as a best selling author, speaker, and keynoter. You'll hang on to his every word as he relays his personal story, his why, his journey, and his powerful message to all teachers and leaders on this next episode of Season 2 of the We See You, Teacher Podcast, Episode 12 - You See the Passion ft. Principal Baruti K. Kafele

We are happy to share with you an engaging conversation for your Thanksgiving Break! In this episode we had the privilege to chat with keynote speaker Principal Kafele. We cover how schools can better support their administrators, specifically their assistant principals, so they can better support their schools, what it means to push for equity in a learning environment, and how administrators can work to change or alter their school culture in a sustainable manner. We hope you enjoy! Links to connect with Principal Kafele:WebsiteTwitterMusic credit:Neptunea by Scanglobe

Do your students feel safe in your school? Can they be their authentic self without consequence? What stories will they tell of the experiences they had in your school? Those are the culture and climate questions we need to be asking ourselves. Baruti Kafele joined us on the pod today to chat with Jordan and Anna on school culture, turnaround schools, defining equity, developing AP's, and looking past the test scores. Principal Kafele is one of the most sought-after school leadership and classroom equity presenters in America. If you are a school leader or an aspiring leader this is a CAN'T-MISS episode! Links: You can connect with Baruti on Twitter @PrincipalKafele, Instagram @millionmileman, or through his website principalkafele.com, and you can find the Virtual AP Leadership Academy on YouTube! You can see the video we referenced here: A Day in the Life of Newark Tech principal, Baruti Kafele - NJ Classroom Close Up Profile Want to see our smiling faces? Subscribe to our Youtube Channel Or Follow us on Instagram: @getliveschool Or TikTok: @whyliveschool and for incredible resources on School Culture check us out at www.whyliveschool.com

In this episode of Education Unleashed, I talk to Education Speaker and Consultant Principal Baruti Kafele. We discuss our state of education, what it means to be a school leader these days, and how leaders grow themselves intentionally each day. Tune in at 7:30 pm on September 8 on ktteev.com. Principal Kafele is the author of seven books, including his national best-sellers, Motivating Black Males to Achieve in School and Life, Closing the Attitude Gap, and his recently released title, The Principal 50: Critical Leadership Questions for Inspiring Schoolwide Excellence. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kendrick-thomas/support

About Frederick White Dr. Frederick White is the COO of Digital PD 4 You, LLC and the author of the book, The Skin You Are In: Colorism in the Black Community, the First (2020) and Second (2021) Edition. Frederick has served as a leader in the educational field for twenty-four years. Dr. White has also spent the past fourteen years serving as an AVID staff development instructor. Dr. White obtained a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Trevecca University and currently serves as a principal of a middle school in Memphis-Shelby County Schools in Tennessee. His newest book is The Labyrinth of Leadership: Navigating Your Way Through the Maze, which we talk about on the show along with so much more leadership insight for school leaders who are looking to lead better and grow faster. Follow Frederick on Twitter @fdwhite02 to get his bi-weekly Labyrinth of Leadership tips for school leaders. What You'll Find in this Podcast Episode with Frederick White The Labyrinth of Leadership, as Fredrick explains it, is a solicitation of ideas from leaders around the country--folks with “skin in the game.” Don't miss what Dr. White says about his personal take-away from the Labyrinth project. Listen to the language he uses, so important and grossly undervalued. Frederick talks about self-reflection as a universal need for leaders. It's all about finding the time. Dr. White tells us about the importance of defining the “end product.” This part is profound. He says that the greatest leaders are the ones who are willing to continue to grow, regardless of how much they have achieved. Joe asks Frederick to explain one of his recent tweets about celebrating small wins. Every school leader needs to hear this. Dr. White talks about the difference between goal setting and dream chasing. This alone is worth the listen. Be a dream chaser! You want to hear the part about failure being the struggle that we often need to grow. Frederick's butterfly story is awesome. Frederick mentions both Principal Kafele and Todd Whitaker as inspiration. Check out The Principal Project. Advice from Dr. White: pause and go for a walk. Just taking the time to walk and observe is powerful for peace, self-reflection, and a solid reminder of what we want and need. Frederick is striving for the most perfect environment he can provide. His reflection about this is great. To continue to grow, Frederick starts by never settling. He looks to be present with his teachers to learn from them. He mentions writing and researching as things that force him to continue to grow. Books We Recommend Based on this Podcast with Frederick White What Great Principals Do Differently by Todd Whitaker Is My School Better Because oI Lead It by Baruti Kafele Let us know if there's a guest who you want us to have on the show by leaving a comment below or by contacting us at contact@theschoolhouse302.com. And don't miss our leadership content updates every week by subscribing on the site. We can't wait to hear from you. Joe & T.J.

Your story is so important to your journey. In this show, we dive into the stories of others which serve as the foundation behind these innovative thought leaders. In Season 2, Episode 16 of the Unlocking Unlimited Potential STORIES Show, Dr. Brandon Beck and special guest, Principal Baruti Kafele (@PrincipalKafele, PrincipalKafele.com), have an insightful and inspiring conversation. Baruti is the author of 12 books. He has garnered over 150 educational, professional, and community awards. In 2021, Principal Kafele was recognized as one of the Top 30 Global Gurus in education. In this episode, Baruti talks about the story behind his career as an educator, author, and speaker. He also talks about his most recent book and 8th publication for ASCD "The Equity & Social Justice Education 50." Kafele's story of perseverance is admirable. Beyond all of these amazing awards is an incredible educator determined to empower students and educators toward unlocking their unlimited potential. Tune into this insightful conversation, and tag @BrandonBeckEDU to continue the conversation and stay connected. Continue to Live with Passion, Purpose, and focus on the importance of serving others. If you are looking for an opportunity to connect further with Brandon Beck. Please visit BrandonBeckEDU.com to learn more about his speaking, coaching, consulting, and other offerings that are designed to help you and your organization find greater results in your journey. #UUPotential

Join Steph and Kaye as they have an inspirational and insightful conversation with Principal Kafele about equity and being a reflective practitioner. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

About Principal Baruti Kafele A highly-regarded urban educator in New Jersey for over twenty years, Principal Baruti Kafele distinguished himself as a master teacher and a transformational school leader. As an elementary school teacher in East Orange, NJ, he was selected as the East Orange School District and Essex County Public Schools Teacher of the Year, he was a New Jersey State Teacher of the Year finalist, and a recipient of the New Jersey Education Association Award of Excellence. As a middle and high school principal, Principal Kafele led the turnaround of four different New Jersey urban schools, including "The Mighty" Newark Tech, which went from a low-performing school in need of improvement to national recognition, which included U.S. News and World Report Magazine recognizing it three times as one of America's best high schools. One of the most sought-after school leadership experts and education speakers in America, Principal Kafele is impacting America's schools! He has delivered over two thousand conference and program keynotes, professional development workshops, parenting seminars and student assemblies over his 34 years of public speaking. An expert in the area of “attitude transformation,” Principal Kafele is the leading authority for providing effective classroom and school leadership strategies toward closing what he coined, the "Attitude Gap.” A prolific writer, Principal Kafele has written extensively on professional development strategies for creating a positive school climate and culture, transforming the attitudes of at-risk students, motivating Black males to excel in the classroom, and school leadership practices for inspiring schoolwide excellence. In addition to writing several professional articles for popular education journals, he has authored eleven books, including his six ASCD best sellers - Motivating Black Males to Achieve in School & in Life, Closing the Attitude Gap, The Teacher 50, Is My School a Better School BECAUSE I Lead It?, The Principal 50 and The Assistant Principal 50. He is also the author of the ASCD book, The Aspiring Principal 50. His latest book is The Equity and Social Justice Education 50. Principal Kafele is married to his wife Kimberley, and is the father of their three children, Baruti, Jabari and Kibriya. He earned his B.S. degree in Management Science/Marketing from Kean University and his M.A. degree in Educational Administration from New Jersey City University. He is the recipient of over 150 educational, professional and community awards which include the prestigious Milken National Educator Award, the National Alliance of Black School Educators Hall of Fame Award, induction into the East Orange, New Jersey Hall of Fame, recognition as one of the World's Top 30 Education Professionals for 2020 & 2021 by Global Gurus Top 30 and the City of Dickinson, Texas proclaiming February 8, 1998 as Baruti Kafele Day. Show Highlights Social Justice Education Critical Race Theory Black Wallstreet Booker T. Washington and the Negro Business League Juneteenth The Equity and Social Justice Education 50                                        Connect with Principal Kafele Website: principalkafele.com Twitter: @PrincipalKafele Facebook: PrincipalKafele YouTube: Virtual AP Leadership Academy YouTube: Principal Kafele Speaks to Educators The Equity and Social Justice Education 50 Additional Resources Annihilating Racial Injustice in School Course Learn more about the Advocacy Room

This week, I had the special honor of interviewing Baruti Kafele on the podcast. In our conversation, we touched on a number of topics, including the different expressions of anti-Blackness in K-12 schools, the specific actions that educators and school districts should take to engage in culturally relevant and antiracist pedagogy that centers Black students, and the release of his newest book, The Equity and Social Justice Education 50. To learn more about Principal Kafele's work, you can visit his official website at principalkafele.com and you can also follow him on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter with the handle @PrincipalKafele. BIO: A highly-regarded urban educator in New Jersey for over twenty years, Principal Baruti Kafele distinguished himself as a master teacher and a transformational school leader. As an elementary school teacher in East Orange, NJ, he was selected as the East Orange School District and Essex County Public Schools Teacher of the Year, he was a New Jersey State Teacher of the Year finalist, and a recipient of the New Jersey Education Association Award of Excellence. As a middle and high school principal, Principal Kafele led the turnaround of four different New Jersey urban schools, including "The Mighty" Newark Tech, which went from a low-performing school in need of improvement to national recognition, which included U.S. News and World Report Magazine recognizing it three times as one of America's best high schools. One of the most sought-after school leadership experts and education speakers in America, Principal Kafele is impacting America's schools! He has delivered over two thousand conference and program keynotes, professional development workshops, parenting seminars and student assemblies over his 34 years of public speaking. An expert in the area of “attitude transformation,” Principal Kafele is the leading authority for providing effective classroom and school leadership strategies toward closing what he coined, the "Attitude Gap.” A prolific writer, Principal Kafele has written extensively on professional development strategies for creating a positive school climate and culture, transforming the attitudes of at-risk students, motivating Black males to excel in the classroom, and school leadership practices for inspiring schoolwide excellence. In addition to writing several professional articles for popular education journals, he has authored eleven books, including his six ASCD best sellers - Motivating Black Males to Achieve in School & in Life, Closing the Attitude Gap, The Teacher 50, Is My School a Better School BECAUSE I Lead It?, The Principal 50 and The Assistant Principal 50. He is also the author of the ASCD book, The Aspiring Principal 50. His next book – The Equity and Social Justice Education 50 will be released in May, 2021. Principal Kafele is married to his wife Kimberley, and is the father of their three children, Baruti, Jabari and Kibriya. He earned his B.S. degree in Management Science/Marketing from Kean University and his M.A. degree in Educational Administration from New Jersey City University. He is the recipient of over 150 educational, professional and community awards which include the prestigious Milken National Educator Award, the National Alliance of Black School Educators Hall of Fame Award, induction into the East Orange, New Jersey Hall of Fame, recognition as one of the World's Top 30 Education Professionals for 2020 & 2021 by Global Gurus Top 30 and the City of Dickinson, Texas proclaiming February 8, 1998 as Baruti Kafele Day. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/identitytalk4educators/support

In episode 111, we welcome Principal Kafele to dive into school leadership and its crucial role in the school community and educational ecosystem. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/8-black-hands-podcast/message

Don’t miss this vblog on YouTube or catch our Read This segment of our One Thing Series podcast--books you need to read to lead better and grow faster. Featured Author: Baruti Kafele Featured Book: Is My School Better BECAUSE I Lead It? Here’s Why Every Principal Should Read This ASCD Book by Principal Kafele: The title alone deserves an answer. We believe everyone in an educational leadership position should answer this question and take time to reflect on whether or not they are making a positive impact. It speaks to our latest blog on service- and servant-leadership. Similar to other Principal Kafele books, he starts with the power of questions. If you read this book through the lens of self-development, not only will you understand yourself better, you’ll also continue on the great and challenging journey of leadership growth. Principal Kafele is comfortable with the uncomfortable. As humans, we don’t always like to confront the brutal reality, but growth occurs in the space where we willingly uncover our areas of weakness. A must read. Don’t miss our One Thing Series podcast interview with Baruti Kafele where we dive into the servant leadership, social justice, and so much more. Find the podcast at theschoolhouse302.com. Let us know what you’re reading by contacting us at contact@theschoolhouse302.com. We can’t wait to hear from you. Joe & T.J. PS -- If you have a topic you want us to cover or need recommendations on books to read in a particular area of leadership, just send us a message.

In order to operationalize equity mindsets and social justice teaching in our classrooms, we have to know history. As part of our "Equity Thought Leader" podcast series, join our conversation with Principal Baruti Kafele (International Speaker, Transformational Leader, and ASCD Author) as he shares his insights on equity, social justice education, and equity-mindset teaching. Listen to Principal Kafele as he unpacks the critical role that understanding history plays in equity work, and how it threads the past to recent events in the nation's capital. For those who may want to extend the learning evoked by the podcast, the following facilitation guide (https://bit.ly/3cocZIa) has been developed to help with next steps in deepening the shared learning. This series is brought to you in collaboration with Learning Forward, the only professional association devoted exclusively to establishing and sustaining highly effective professional development for educators. To learn more about Learning Forward, visit www.learningforward.org. myPD Unplugged is a production of the Office of Curriculum, Instruction, and Professional Development in the Long Beach Unified School District.

In this first episode under the new name ENGAGE Podcast, the men are joined by the dynamic Principal Kafele. They talk about the importance of the relationship between the Principal and the Assistant Principal. Get you a notepad and a pen and tune in for another episode filled with #FreePD

A highly-regarded urban educator in New Jersey for over twenty years, Principal Baruti Kafele distinguished himself as a master teacher and a transformational school leader. As an elementary school teacher in East Orange, NJ, he was selected as the East Orange School District and Essex County Public Schools Teacher of the Year, he was a New Jersey State Teacher of the Year finalist, and a recipient of the New Jersey Education Association Award of Excellence. As a middle and high school principal, Principal Kafele led the turnaround of four different New Jersey urban schools, including "The Mighty" Newark Tech, which went from a low-performing school in need of improvement to national recognition, which included U.S. News and World Report Magazine recognizing it three times as one of America's best high schools. A prolific writer, Principal Kafele has written extensively on professional development strategies for creating a positive school climate and culture, transforming the attitudes of at-risk students, motivating Black males to excel in the classroom, and school leadership practices for inspiring schoolwide excellence. In addition to writing several professional articles for popular education journals, he has authored eleven books, including his six ASCD best sellers -- Motivating Black Males to Achieve in School & in Life, Closing the Attitude Gap, The Teacher 50, Is My School a Better School BECAUSE I Lead It?, The Principal 50, and The Assistant Principal 50. He is also the author of the ASCD book, The Aspiring Principal 50. His next book – The Equity and Social Justice Education 50 will be released in May, 2021. Key Thoughts from the Interview: Principal Kafele dives deep into how principals can best support their teachers to create an award winning school. He also delves into the topic of social justice and how every listener can better understand what this means to reimagine our schools for the future. Listen to how Principal Kafele shielded his teachers, allowing them to focus on their classroom and their students. Principal Kafele describes his philosophy regarding lesson planning and the power of only planning one week at a time. “If you’re not planning, you’re winging it.” He describes what supportive leadership really is and what it looks like in practice. Don’t miss the story he tells about challenging his superintendent. Principal Kafele identifies Frank Mickens and his success as a principal as instrumental in his own development. You don’t want to miss his advice on how to regain your purpose and stay true to your why. His own why: “I want to build men out of boys.” Similar to other guests, Principal Kafele describes his desire to jump from an airplane. He already knows how to fly one. Several times, Principal Kafele described “holes” in our current conversations about equity in schools. He lists 4 books that everyone should read to have an understanding of race, racism, and social justice in America. Before the Mayflower The Mis-Education of the Negro Introduction to African Civilizations From Slavery to Freedom Listen to how Principal Kafele’s views have changed on teachers and what makes the difference in the lives of children. “We need solid people who can take care of business and who will learn what they don’t know.” Principal Kafele’s interview is a powerful testimony of someone who has successfully led award-winning schools amid incredibly challenging circumstances. We are grateful that he discussed how social justice can be reflected throughout the curriculum and what we can do to better prepare ourselves as educational leaders. It was an awesome follow-up to our latest blogpost on service leadership. We hope to hear from you about your favorite parts of both the blog and the interview. Please comment below. Please follow, like, and share. Use #onethingseries and #SH302 so that we can find you. For more great leadership content, follow theschoolhouse302.com. Joe & T.J.

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About this Episode Time Stamps Q&A About our Guests Resources After decades as a highly regarded teacher and school leader in New Jersey, Principal Baruti Kafele began a journey to share his knowledge and experience with educators across the country. On this episode of Keystone Education Radio, podcast host Annette Stevenson and Principal Kafele discuss his career, the attitude gap, how to approach conversations about racism and social injustice, his role in transforming Newark Tech into an award-winning high school, and why he has been coined as America's discomfort speaker. Skip to: 01:20 To begin with, would you give us an overview of the journey that brought you to where you are today as an educator, writer and speaker? Skip to: 02:30 We know about various “gaps” - the achievement gap, the opportunity gap - Could you explain what the attitude gap is? “I want to transform attitudes because if I can change the attitude, then the achievement will follow.” “The attitude gap is the gap between those students who have the will to achieve excellence and those who do not.” Skip to: 05:20 Following the killing of George Floyd, there has been a loud call for social change across the country. What guidance would you give to schools about how to approach conversations about racism and social injustice? “Leadership has to have the courage, the backbone, the spine, the audacity, to engage staff in that tough conversation.” Skip to: 07:44 Under your leadership, Newark Tech transformed from a low-performing school to being recognized by U.S. News and World Report Magazine as one of America’s best high schools, three times over. What was the primary catalyst for this change? “When the vision can be shared, now there's a higher probability that we can turn this thing into our reality. So, our vision was shared, the students embraced the vision of what we can become, and now we were able to go to work and make it happen.” Skip to: 09:04 You have been coined as America’s discomfort speaker because of how you force your audiences to reflect on themselves. Can you explain why this type of self-reflection is important? “I'm here for you to look within yourself because as you feel that pain, so to speak, that will be the motivation or the impetus for you to bring about change to your practice.” Skip to: 12:20 How can listeners learn more about your work and your books? Q: Could you give us an overview of your journey that brought you to where you are today as an educator, writer and speaker? A: Yeah, the short version is that I was teacher in 1988 in Brooklyn, New York City. I loved it and decided to do it full time, so I came back home to Jersey and continued it. I became an award-winning teacher in a very short period of time as teacher of the year at the school district, county and finalist for New Jersey State Teacher of the Year. I went on and became a principal, which I did for 14 years. But while I was doing that work, even as a teacher, I was writing. So, I was writing my first books and here we are up to number 11. I left my principalship in 2011 because I wanted to do this. I wanted a larger platform to do it. I had been doing it for 30 some odd years, but it was simultaneous with my principalship, so that meant weekends and summers and that type of thing. And I really wanted to live it. So, I left in 2011 and that's what I've been doing ever since. Q: So, we hear about different types of gaps – achievement gap, opportunity gap. Could you explain the attitude gap? A: Yeah, I've had a focus on attitude since my undergraduate days in the early 80s. I thought that the whole idea of a positive attitude was a powerful thing. So, as I evolved as a practitioner, as an educator, I started thinking about attitude, attitude, attitude. Then with the achievement gap language, No Child Left Behind language and the pressures to close this achievement gap – at that time,

If you think you are beaten, you are If you think you dare not, you don't, If you like to win, but you think you can't It is almost certain you won't. If you think you'll lose, you're lost For out of the world we find, Success begins with a fellow's will It's all in the state of mind. If you think you are outclassed, you are You've got to think high to rise, You've got to be sure of yourself before You can ever win a prize. Life's battles don't always go To the stronger or faster man, But soon or late the man who wins Is the man who thinks he can. - Walter D. Wintle More information can be found at www.socialchangeleaders.net Across the USA Black Male Educators make up about 2% of all educators despite research indicating the impact educators of color have on all students. Black Male Educators are faced with so many challenges in the field of education. From isolation, racial bias, racial inequities, self hate, tokenism and the simple fact that the system was never designed for people of color let alone black men.  Jonathan C. W. Jones is developing a socially innovative approach to supporting all educators, especially Black male educators, so that they can better serve all students. Jonathan is a seasoned award winning educator, founder of Ideation4, working with educators, schools, districts, nonprofit professionals and under resourced communities through grant workshops, coaching, consulting and innovation. He believes in the power of ideas and helping others realize they have the power to make their ideas into reality.    This publication is created in the spirit of decolonizing these educational oppressive challenges and UpLift current Black Male Educators In this episode with Jonathan we talk about: Jonathan’s unique path to becoming an educator which included mentoring, starting college in his mid-20’s, discovering that he loved research and continuing on to earn a masters in special education. With 94% of teachers spending their own money on classroom expenses and an  average teacher spending $740/year, Jonathan shares how he works with educators to find more funding sources and how this work led him to starting his own business, Ideation4. Jonathan stresses the importance of storytelling in the work he does and shares his belief that while storytelling has caused much harm it is also the way that we will be able to heal. His new philanthropic innovation, UpLIFT, is dedicated to celebrating Black male educators in the USA combining vivid visuals and reflections to combat oppressive experiences. Jonathan shares two of the challenges he faced being a Black male educator, often the only one, in a school.  These experiences fueled him to also nurture a community as part of his UpLIFT project. His opinion of what is missing from current teacher education and the way that professional development should be approached. Jonathan’s opinion about what is working and how to get more Black males into the field of teaching. Mentioned in this Podcast: School Leadership Expert, Principal Kafele  FB: @ideation4 Twitter: @ideation4_sjc Instagram: @ideation_4 Website: https://www.ideation4.com Jonathan C.W. Jones - Jonathan has worked in the field of education for over 25 years as an educational aid, special education teacher, instructional coach and administrator. He is an educator and social entrepreneur focused on empowering people to voice their ideas, tell their story and secure resources to do Good for their communities. As an educator he experienced first hand a variety of inequalities in his classrooms, schools  and school districts. He began researching grants to see if he could meet the needs of classroom supplies and materials to implement innovative ideas that would keep students engaged and achieving.  As his grant award portfolio began to grow he started to provide professional development training for he peers so that they could address similar needs.    ******** Do you want to live a life of impact that allows your work to align with your values, fit into your lifestyle, generate revenue and create social changes?  But, just like so many people, you struggle with worrying about taking that leap?  Will I have enough time?  Can I make money?  What do I do first? This is exactly why we created our Turn Your Passion Into Impact course for you. Our passion is supporting social change leaders just like you. We know that unleashing the creativity, skills and talents of people like you we are making our contribution to a better world for our kids.  The course is designed for you to take at your own pace.  Video lessons and worksheets will be released weekly for the five weeks of the course.  Lessons launch June 29, 2020 and you can join anytime. Learn more here and sign up today! About Social Motion:  Social Motion helps leaders to have greater impact in their professional and personal lives so they can have greater impact on our community and world.  www.socialmotion.co About Genuine Impact:  Genuine Impact Consulting and Coaching works with social entrepreneurs and social enterprises to bring clarity and focus so they can make a greater impact.  www.genuineimpact.net

School Leadership Expert One of the most sought-after school leadership experts and education presenters in America, Principal Kafele is impacting America’s schools! He has delivered over two thousand conference and program keynotes, professional development workshops, parenting seminars and student assemblies over his 34 years of public speaking. His strategies for inspiring school and classroom excellence are vastly impacting America’s school leaders and teachers! Contact Principal Kafele today to present at your next conference, inservice, event or program at PrincipalKafele@gmail.com or (201) 424-0201. 

You're gonna learn today! We sure did while having an overspending with renowned educator, Principal Baruti Kafele - who is an author of over a dozen "must read" books and an educational consultant. The conversation was absolutely phenomenal, we picked up so much "free" game and you will as well y the end of this Zoomcast. For many decades, Principal Kafele has been a leader in education and has had a significant impact on so many educators careers and young minds as a school leader. www.PrincipalKafele.com. Below is some of his impactful work: Books The ASSISTANT Principal 50 (Coming May, 2020) The ASPIRING Principal 50 (New) Is My School a Better School BECAUSE I Lead It? (New) The TEACHER 50 The PRINCIPAL 50 Closing the Attitude Gap Motivating Black Males to Achieve in School and in Life A Handbook for Teachers of African American Children A Black Parent’s Handbook to Educating Your Children YouTube Channels Message to a New and Aspiring Principal Message to a Teacher Message to Your Son Principal Kafele Speaks to Educators WATCH • LIKE • SHARE • SUBSCRIBE Subscribe to our YouTube Channel and follow us on Instagram @globalbrotherspodcast We are also streaming on all platforms: Google Podcasts | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Radio Public | Copy RSS | Pocket Casts “Live global and prosper!” --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/globalbrotherspodcast/message

Join Principal Hannible and co-host, Principal Kafele as we talk shop about the role of the assistant principal, staffing for your school, and embracing the principalship virtually. --- 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/unapologeticed/message

As students attend class via video conference, and teachers grade work from afar, the jobs of school administrators have been turned on their heads as well. We’re joined this week by one of the nation’s most powerful voices on school leadership, Principal Kafele. With his expertise, we explore what it means to effectively lead a school in a time when you can’t see your students, teachers and staff each day. What does it take to lead through a crisis, and what might principals and assistant principals do to meet the needs of their school community as we collectively battle the coronavirus? Also, Principal Kafele shares his own harrowing tale of surviving COVID-19 as tests are unavailable and treatments are limited. ***Please consider subscribing to our YouTube channel! https://youtube.com/AllOfTheAbove *** SEMINAR: - Leading Through Crisis with Principal Kafele (13:00) - Principal Kafele Website: https://principalkafele.com/ - Principal Kafele on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2Fq6QMwiTioZyDraWBrjKA - Pre order Principal Kafele’s new book with ASCD: https://shop.ascd.org/Default.aspx?TabID=55&ProductId=243894457&The-Assistant-Principal-50:-Critical-Questions-for-Meaningful-Leadership-and-Professional-Growth Get MORE All of the Above: Website - https://aotashow.com/ Listen via Apple Podcast - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/all-of-the-above-podcast/id1339198232 Podcast via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4NO3FENVr96JJTU4ZjdnCm Podcast via Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/aotashow Podcast via Stitcher - https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/all-of-the-above-show/all-of-the-above?refid=stpr Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/AOTAshow/

 The GAELSTRONG Podcast is so proud to have Baruti "Principal" Kafele discuss leadership with us this episode! Principal Kafele will join us at Winter GAEL on January 26-28, 2020, in Athens, GA. Not only will he provide the keynote on "fueling our leaders," but he will also stay to lead two break-out sessions! Register at http://www.gael.org!In this Part 1 Episode, we discuss:Preventing leadership burnoutHow to get out of a rutWhat leadership question guided his principalship?What two priorities did he use daily to define success?What should we have the "audacity" to do each day?Episode 5 of #GAELSTRONG is sponsored by:

As we wrap up this three part series with Principal Kafele we want to express our gratitude for an incredible 2019! We were reminded by Baruti during this interview that above all else we must always remember our purpose and WHY. That is something over the course of this year that we both struggled with at times, but this conversation is such a fitting end to our year of interviews. We're so grateful to our listeners for everything that you've done for us and if you don't mind helping us with one more thing we'd love for you to subscribe to this podcast and let us know how we are doing. To learn more about Principal Kafele head over to his website principalkafele.com! To see the full list of our projects check out theledproject.com! To find more educational podcasts go to theledproject.com/hub! Be sure to find us on Youtube, Instagram, or Twitter! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/valueaddsvalue/support

This is part two of our interview with Principal Baruti Kafele and in this part of the conversation we dig into why leadership and leadership style matters so much to teachers. After a successful career as a teacher and administrator Kafele has spent the better part of two decades working with teachers and administrators in developing their leadership styles. Many of these questions are the ones he asked us when we saw him present at AIE in October of 2019 and we're so thrilled to share them with you. We hope that as an educator you realize that your individual leadership style matters and the important question you must ask yourself to find your leadership style comes from Kafele-- ask yourself WHY DO I LEAD THE WAY THAT I LEAD? This episode is all about purpose and we hope that it helps you to reengage with your purpose as an educator! To learn more about Baruti Kafele head over to prinicipalkafele.com! To learn more about our work head over to theledproject.com! To get access to exclusive trainings and videos go to patreon.com/valueaddsvalue. If you'd like support our work visit anchor.fm/valueaddsvalue and hit the support this podcast button! And you can always find us online @valueaddsvalue! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/valueaddsvalue/support

Three years ago when we started the Value Adds Value Podcast (it was called The LED Project Podcast back then) we made a list of our dream educators to have on the podcast and at the top of the list was Principal Kafele! After three years of hard work and having the opportunity to meet Baruti in person at The AIE Conference in October we got to spend two powerful hours with him! Part 1 of this 3 part interview was 30 minute of Kafele's backstory and it was fascinating to us. You would assume that a person who has influenced as many educators as he has, he did 200 presentations in 2019, would have been an educator all his life. The fact is that it took him five years to get his high school degree and it was in his late 20s that he found his calling in education after taking an African American History class. This story is sums up his career in which he said he always had to "do it my way." In this episode he talks about how he code switches when in different settings how he has always remembered his why. Please be on the look out for episodes 2 and 3 and to learn more about his work head over to principalkafele.com! Please do us a favor and hit the subscribe button and share this episode! Head over to our Youtube page to see our two newest presentations PODCASTS AS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & OLD SCHOOL STRATEGIES WITH NEW SCHOOL TOOLS! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ7hVS9BqW0OFOO5SFKxydA We would be honored if you would take this journey with us by supporting the podcast! Every dollar helps us reach more teachers and make them the teachers kids deserve! To become a supporter click the link below! https://anchor.fm/valueaddsvalue/support If you'd like to try Nearpod for free head over to go.nearpod.com/valueaddsvalue! To see how we've used Nearpod check out our Youtube video below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOs9rFqWay8 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/valueaddsvalue/support

Teacher Retirement System (TRS) Executive Director Buster Evans joins the GAELSTRONG Podcast Show for Episode 3!In this episode, we explore:-A very important piece of trivia about the TRS system that will either scare you or cause you to smile. -The importance of GAEL and its affiliates to professional growth and collaboration for educational leaders. (Buster discusses his history with the GAEL and GSSA organizations and the teams he brought to GAEL conferences of the past and what it means about leadership). -The legacy of what TRS means to the state of GA and our teachers.-The legacy left by every Governor and General Assembly of GA since 1943 in protecting TRS and what it means for the recruitment and retention of the educational workforce of our state.-The current status and health of TRS. -Current bills concerning TRS.-Retirement tips from the man himself.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Register now for #WinterGAEL2020 in Athens, GA, on January 26-28 at www.gael.org. Special guests:-Principal Kafele (every registrant at the conference will receive a complimentary copy of Kafele's book Is My School a Better School BECAUSE I Lead it?)-College Football Hall of Famer/UGA Bulldog Kevin Butler-Sherry St. Clair--Nationally renowned expert and author on improving school academic results AND culture through the art and science of Instructional Coaching from a school's leaders.-Georgia Adjutant General Tom Carden-National Superintendent of the Year Dr. Curtis Jones and NASSP Principal of the Year Kerensa Wing-And...4 strands of professional learning in 3 rounds of break-out sessions! (Instructional Leadership, Teacher Recruitment and Retention, Climate and Culture, and Operations!) 

Instructional coach, and host of the Leader Of Learning Podcast, Dan Kreiness, chats with us about staying true to your why, rolling with the punches, and finding the positive in every failure. Dan talks about the power of getting connected, how we need to get comfortable being uncomfortable, and why you need to think of yourself as a leader. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/dankreiness Episode Highlights 1:27 -  Rae slyly plugs our new book, "Teach Better." Get it now on Amazon! Get the FREE Book Study here! 8:47 - Previewing the episode with Dan Kreiness. 12:46 - Dan introduces himself. 14:07 - Talking about Dan's recent transitions to a new school. 15:41 - Dan's tips for teachers going through changes in their careers. 18:07 - Dan's failure: Figuring out that sometimes things just aren't the right fit. 21:11 - Dan's success: Being recognized as a 2017 ASCD Emerging Leader. 25:34 - What's got Dan excited about education right now: Adult learning - Helping to inspire teachers. 28:25 - Dan's advice for new teachers: Get connected. Developing yourself as an educator can't happen if you're teaching in isolation. 31:28 - 6 questions answered in 15 seconds or less. 33:40 - How to connect with Dan. Dan's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Google Calendar Book: "Innovate Inside the Box" by George Couros and Katie Novak. Who to Follow on Instagram: Sabba Quidwai - @AskMsQ YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: Claudi0 Zavala, Jr. and Baruti Kafele (aka Principal Kafele). Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine:  Daily - try your best to leave work at work. Best piece of advice you've ever received: "No one cares how much you know until they know how much you care" - Teddy Roosevelt --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/teach-better-talk/message

The Lionel Shipman $HAPE YOUR FINANCES Show is a financial and life empowerment show focusing on our lives around money and finances. The show aims to educate and motivate people to improve their financial outlooks and empower them to take charge of their lives and to live life to the fullest.  Guest: Principal Baruti Kafele (BS in Mgmt Science/Marketing from Kean University and MA in Educational Admin from New Jersey City University). Recipient of more than 100 educational, professional, and community awards, including the prestigious Milken National Educator Award and the National Alliance of Black School Educators Hall of Fame Award. Inductee into the East Orange, New Jersey Hall of Fame. City of Dickinson, TX proclaimed February 8, 1998 Baruti Kafele Day. He and his wife Kimberley are the parents of three children, Baruti, Jabari, and Kibriya. One of the most sought-after school leadership experts and education speakers in America, Principal Kafele is impacting America's schools! Since leaving his principalship in 2011, he has delivered/conducted more than 1000 conference and program keynotes, professional development workshops, parenting seminars, and student assemblies. An expert in the area of “attitude transformation,” he is the leading authority for providing effective classroom and school leadership strategies toward closing what he coined, the “Attitude Gap.” A prolific writer, Principal Kafele has written extensively on professional development strategies for creating a positive school climate and culture, transforming the attitudes of at-risk students, motivating Black males to excel in the classroom, and school leadership practices for inspiring schoolwide excellence. In addition to writing several professional articles for popular education journals, he has authored 10 books, including his five ASCD best sellers.  Website: PrincipalKafele.com

Interview Notes, Resources, & LinksGet the book, Is My School a Better School Because I Lead It?Visit Principal Kafele's websiteFollow Baruti on Twitter @principalkafeleAbout Baruti KafeleBaruti Kafele, better known as Principal Kafele, is a sought-after speaker, as well as an award-winning teacher and principal. He's the author of numerous books, including Closing the Attitude Gap, Motivating Black Males to Achieve in School and in Life and The Principal 50: Critical Questions for Inspiring Classroom Excellence

In this episode, Baruti Kafele (Principal Kafele) shares his thoughts on school leadership and explains why the role of the school principal is often the most challenging and misunderstood position in education. Principal Kafele also shares his thoughts on creating a positive school culture, finding your own “Inner Circle” and discovering why closing the “Attitude Gap” is the key to putting kids of all ages on a higher trajectory to success. Principal Kafele is the author of numerous books on educational leadership, including his newest release, Is My School a Better School BECAUSE I Lead It? Twitter: @PrincipalKafele. Website: www.principalkafele.com Become A Supporter You can now help keep the conversation going by supporting the Reimagine Schools Podcast with a small monthly donation to help sustain future episodes. Thanks for your support! anchor.fm/greg-goins/support About Dr. Greg Goins As the Founder/Host of the Reimagine Schools Podcast, Dr. Greg Goins has emerged as one of the nation's leading voices on visionary leadership and the path to transforming our schools. He currently serves as the Director of the Educational Leadership Program at Georgetown College (KY) and previously spent 15 years as a school district superintendent in Illinois. Dr. Goins is a passionate keynote speaker and is available to speak at your next education conference or school PD day. To book Dr. Goins, please send inquiries to drgreggoins@gmail.com. Twitter: @DrGregGoins. Website: www.reimagineschools.net. Become a supporter of this podcast: anchor.fm/greg-goins/support --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/greg-goins/support

In this episode, you’ll learn how to breathe life into your school every day and how to boost achievement in your school through easy, actionable strategies. Principal Kafele’s message comes alive through his expressive storytelling, vulnerability, and personal experiences. Whether you’re a teacher or an educational leader, you’re sure to get fired up by this conversation. A highly-regarded urban educator in New Jersey for over twenty years, Principal Baruti Kafele distinguished himself as a master teacher and a transformational school leader. As an elementary school teacher in East Orange, NJ, he was selected as the East Orange School District and Essex County Public Schools Teacher of the Year, he was a New Jersey State Teacher of the Year finalist, and a recipient of the New Jersey Education Association Award of Excellence. As a middle and high school principal, Principal Kafele led the transformation of four different New Jersey urban schools, including “The Mighty” Newark Tech, which went from a low-performing school in need of improvement to national recognition, which included U.S. News and World Report Magazine recognizing it three times as one of America’s best high schools. One of the most sought-after education speakers in America, Principal Kafele is impacting America’s schools! He has delivered over two thousand conference and program keynotes, professional development workshops, parenting seminars and student assemblies over his 32 years of public speaking. An expert in the area of “attitude transformation,” Principal Kafele is the leading authority for providing effective classroom and school leadership strategies toward closing what he coined, the “Attitude Gap.” A prolific writer, Principal Kafele has written extensively on professional development strategies for creating a positive school climate and culture, transforming the attitudes of at-risk student populations, motivating Black males to excel in the classroom and school leadership practices for inspiring school-wide excellence. In addition to writing several professional articles on these topics for popular education journals, he is the author of eight books which include his national best-sellers, Closing the Attitude Gap, Motivating Black Males to Achieve in School and in Life, The Principal 50 and The Teacher 50. His 9th book, Is My School a Better School Because I Lead It? will be released in November, 2018. Principal Kafele is married to his wife Kimberley, and is the father of their three children, Baruti, Jabari and Kibriya. He earned his B.S. degree in Management Science/Marketing from Kean University and his M.A. degree in Educational Administration from New Jersey City University. He is the recipient of over 150 educational, professional and community awards which include the prestigious Milken National Educator Award, the National Alliance of Black School Educators Hall of Fame Award, induction into the East Orange, New Jersey Hall of Fame, and the City of Dickinson, Texas proclaiming February 8, 1998 as Baruti Kafele Day. You can find him on principalkafele.com or on social media, including YouTube @principalkafele For more information visit my website smallactbigimpact.com and search for episode #3.

Summary: Originally started as Facebook Group, Black Educators Rock, Inc. literally went from zero to one hundred….one hundred thousand that is! With the motto to encourage, empower and inspire, this educator professional network is like no other. As one of, if not the largest group of Black Educators on social media, Black Educators Rock, Inc. is paving the way to make a difference in classrooms across the country. One of the most common questions asked is “Why become a member when you can just participate in the Facebook group?”, and co-founder and CEO, Dr. Melissa Chester, addresses that question an more on this episode! Today's Guest: Dr. Melissa Noland Chester is the co-founder and CEO of Black Educators Rock, Inc. Dr. Chester and her team have coordinated a phenomenal teaching conference comprised of some of the most sought out educators, along with 30+ breakout sessions covering topics around instructional strategies and practices, classroom management, professional knowledge, as well as educational advocacy and empowerment. What is also unique about the Rock Conference is that this year, internationally recognized school leader and author Principal Kafele will host his Aspiring Leaders Institute, which is included with the cost of registration! The fact that such a valuable program is included with the cost of registration for the conference is unheard of. This is truly an education conference experience you do not want to miss! You'll Learn: The numerous benefits that come along with Black Educators Rock, Inc. membership How attending the Rock Conference can catapult your teaching How Black Educators Rock, Inc. advocates and empowers How you, as an educator can purchase real estate for personal wealth building How you can attend Principal Kafele’s Aspiring Leaders Institute Links: In this episode we talked about the Rock Conference 2018. You can register and learn more at www.RockConference.org or call 1-833-BER-ROCK (1-888-237-7625) Don't forget to subscribe to the show so you don't miss anything! Join the conversation and follow me here: Facebook - Twitter - Instagram Shaun Woodly, Ph.D. In the words of the great Randy Watson, “I believe the children are our future” and simply put we have to teach them well! As a college professor, I've given my students, from all across this country, the tools they need to truly excel in the classroom. Now, I bring these same tools to you! Subscribe to the podcast and tap into this wealth of knowledge, offered from game-changing educators so that you, too, can flourish in the classroom. You make the difference for our students... thank you for listening! Let me know what's on your mind - share your thoughts by: Leaving a comment below Sharing this on Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn Leaving a positive review on iTunes If you liked this episode, you'll love these!

The majority of the Truth for Teachers podcast episodes are on topics that will help improve your teaching practices with ALL of your students, but in some cases, I like to talk about specific student populations. It’s okay to focus for ONE episode on meeting the needs of English Language Learners, or students with special needs. And it’s okay to focus for an episode on students of color.  In this case, I chose to focus even more specifically on that: to talk about black males in particular. My guest today, Principal Kafele, is a black male himself and is a nationally-renowned authority on his work with black male students. There’s a tremendous amount of research showing that many black males in the United States are facing unique challenges and are underserved. We do a disservice to our students if we pretend that the outcomes that our students experience from our school system are all the same regardless of race. Our black male students can do better, and we can do better by them.  The question of HOW to do better is what we’re going to tackle today in my interview with Principal Kafele. Listen in to his message on helping students succeed by connecting with them, understanding them, and building relationships with them so that we can meet their needs better.  Click here to visit Principal Kafele’s website to learn more about him and the resources he offers.

#EducationReformSeries | The Funky Politics, with our friends from Chalkbeat TN is peeling back the layers on “Education Reform” with some of the brightest and most committed minds in the Education arena.   Guest for this show:  Baruti Kafele, Education Consultant  ( Principal Kafele ) Teaching today's young males School leadership is critical to success of an urban school On this show, we cover a lot of territory.  Ths series is about tackling the issues of Education Reform.  Enjoy!

Here is a little bonus episode with Principal Kafele. We talk about how to reach those that are hardest to reach. Principal Kafele spoke at the Alaska Principals conference in Anchorage on October 18th.  If this is your first time listening to Transformative Principal, please subscribe.    Loading… Please take a moment to rate this podcast in iTunes or on Stitcher.  Ready for a Modern Web Site for your school? Simple School Sites is the place to go for high quality Wordpress sites specially designed for schools. Please follow me on Twitter: @jethrojones for the host and @TrnFrmPrincipal for the show. Buy Communication Cards Show notes on TransformativePrincipal.com Download Paperless Principal.   Sponsor: Sanebox Transformative Principal on Stitcher Refer A Principal Best Tools for Busy Administrators Survey