Dr. Uche Udoji’s Post

Do you need help broaching EDIJ? Just going through data from a recent whole school Equity, Diversity and Inclusion training I facilitated for Elementary, Middle and High school teachers + staff. These are awkward conversations but we must have them often. And now more than ever. If your organization needs support in tackling this important + vast topic, please be in touch!

🌟 Building a Strong School Community: Tips for the New School Year 🌟 As we gear up for the new school year, it's important to focus on building a strong, connected school community. Here are some tips to foster positive relationships and a supportive environment for everyone: 1. Organize Social Events: Plan welcome events, potlucks, and meet-and-greets for staff, parents, and students to get to know each other. 2. Encourage Open Communication: Establish clear communication channels between teachers, administrators, and parents to ensure everyone stays informed and engaged. 3. Create Collaborative Opportunities: Encourage teamwork and collaboration among staff through regular meetings, workshops, and team-building activities. 4. Celebrate Diversity: Recognize and celebrate the diverse backgrounds and cultures within your school community, promoting inclusivity and respect. 5. Engage with the Community: Build partnerships with local organizations, businesses, and community leaders to enrich the school experience and support student learning. At Clever Education Solutions, we believe that a strong, connected community is the foundation of a successful school. Let’s work together to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. 🌱✨ #SchoolCommunity #BackToSchool #MontessoriEducation #CleverEducationSolutions #CommunityBuilding #MontessoriAdmin

Imagine a school where every family feels welcomed and valued. At our organization, we're committed to making that vision a reality. By prioritizing family engagement, we can improve attendance, boost academic performance, and create a stronger sense of community for everyone. Let's work together to build a school environment where every child feels supported and empowered to succeed. Are you ready to join us on this journey? 🏫 . Visit our website to learn more 👉 https://buff.ly/3WIRW84 . #SupportingEducation #redappleseeds #school #parent #education #leadership #teacher #development #SchoolImprovement #EducationMatters #VolunteerInSchools #CommunityInvolvement #EducationSupport #HelpingHand #SchoolResources #InvestInEducation #BuildingBetterSchools #EmpoweringTeachers #EducationAdvocacy #SchoolPartnerships #QualityEducation #MakingADifference #SupportingTeachers #EducationReform #EducationalEquity #StudentAchievement #StrongSchools #EducationForAll #EducationFunding #PromotingLearning

“Schools tend to plan everything unilaterally, even events for families. When I take an unvarnished look back at my six years as a school principal, I feel both embarrassment and regret that we rarely brought families to the decision-making table. We did not even include their expert voices when we planned events such as back-to-school nights or parent-teacher conferences. By failing to include family perspectives, we consistently missed out on the opportunity to improve these events for all stakeholders… Through their participation on FET teams, family members and educators grow steadily more confident and vocal in pursuing needed changes. In essence, they each acknowledge their independence and use it to inspire shared action. Their collaboration creates tangible change and disperses the responsibility for creating a just school.” In honor of the launch of my book On The Same Team: Bringing Educators and Underrepresented Families Together, this is one of a few quotes I’m sharing. My book highlights many of the learnings from hundreds of collaborative gatherings that center family voices and offer a proven structure for creating more equitable schools. #k12education, #teachers, #education, #teachingandlearning, #educationalleadership #familyengagement #parents #schoolleadership Solution Tree NAFSCE (National Association for Family, School, and Community Engagement) Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE)

The time is approaching for NC Pre-K and Durham Pre-K teachers to participate in their annual professional development training. I will lead concurrent workshops titled, “What time is it? Time for early childhood educators to cultivate and nurture the voice of agency for young children.” The presentation will take a deep dive into the critical need for early childhood educators to be culturally component making connections with children’s micro- and mesosystems through the facilitation of activities in the learning environment. Attendees will make connections between race, culture, and learning experiences are essential components to cultivate and nurture the voice of agency for young children through hands-on activities.   Knowledge is powerful towards being an agent of social justice change through ACTION. Increased knowledge brings increased responsibilities. #drbkw

Very excited to be speaking at this conference! In my session I will be talking about how solution-focused, positive psychology can be applied at the whole class level to build relationships, improve behavioural outcomes and promote inclusion. Let's get Working On What Works!

my thoughts exactly.

Read about Metrowest Jewish Day School's student-engaging approach to learning in this eJewishPhilanthropy article!

[143/365] It takes everyone to raise a child. The oft-repeated truism of "it takes a village to raise a child" understates the importance of clarifying the roles stakeholders play when doing so. Parents are not the child's teachers. Teachers are not the child's parents. Both play unique yet complementary roles in nurturing the whole child. ---------- Some hard questions should be addressed: 1️⃣ Do we agree on the desired outcomes for the child? 2️⃣ What do we actually mean when we say "home-school partnership"? 3️⃣ Who is more responsible in shaping the child's values? 4️⃣ What happens when a stakeholder is unwilling/unable to play their part? ---------- Ministry of Education, Singapore (MOE), in partnership with Whitehatters Limited, is seeking feedback from parents and educators to co-create the future of home-school partnerships (see post below). I hope a diversity of voices and opinions will get involved, rather than just the motivated minority. If you are interested, you can sign up via https://lnkd.in/gUsM9XEh Shahrany Hassan

The most important subject every student should know.