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Trust is fundamental in youth-adult partnerships. Recognize the inherent value of youth voices without requiring proof. Shifting mindsets involves empathizing with their experiences and integrating their feedback for comprehensive solutions. https://ow.ly/rKVe50QgApk #StudentVoice #EducationalLeadership

We are so thankful for our team! From our volunteers to our chapter leaders to our leadership team, advisory council, and board of directors, we are so thankful to be able to work alongside each and everyone of you! And we’d like to introduce you to the amazing people that make up our team. Today, we want to introduce you to our leadership team member Susan. ... Susan lives in Altadena, CA and is the parent of young adult daughters who over the years attended both privilege-concentrating and integrating schools. She connected with Integrated Schools in 2017 and co-chairs the Pasadena chapter of Integrated Schools. Alongside her work with Integrated Schools, Susan has worked with Pasadena Education Network (PEN) since 2008. PEN is a grassroots parent group that encourages parents to connect with local (district) schools and engage in ways that embrace diverse school communities and support equity. ... We’re so grateful to be able to work alongside Susan and for what we can accomplish together! Learn more about Susan and the rest of our leadership team: https://buff.ly/44PptlH ... #IntegratedSchools #BlackandWhite #Interracial #Multiracial #Identity #CivilRightsMovement #HumanRights #AntiRacism #DeSegregation #WealthEquity #DiversityandInclusion #inclusion #community #redlining #diversity #socialjustice #socialjusticeeducation #wealthgap #local #publicschools #parenting #schoolchoice #privateschool #publicschool #class #classism

Ending the week on a high note. The amazing folks at Girls Leadership announced the release of the pioneering study “Why We Lead: Understanding and Supporting the Leadership of Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Girls and Gender-Expansive Youth.” This report was driven by 17 AANHPI youth selected from a pool of over 500 applicants. “Why We Lead” is a clear call to action to support AANHPI girls and gender-expansive youth in their leadership journeys. Most AANHPI girls and gender-expansive youth are aspiring to leadership but we must create the conditions for them to lead. This includes: expanding our understanding of leadership as something rooted in culture and lived experience; learning and respecting what motivates leadership; acknowledging and addressing the internal and structural barriers they face; and leaning into the potential for school to be a source of the potential for school to be a source of community.community. https://lnkd.in/gDPPvSGZ

‘Maybe that makes a difference actually’ 💡: Attuning to praxis for anti-racist social justice leadership among nursery school head teachers in the UK 😊 The open-access article is now available 🔓 . It was a pleasure to write it with Mona Sakr and Magdalena Dujczynski. "This article shares a framework for anti-racist leadership within the early years profession. In doing so, it offers a stepping stone towards more formalised anti-racist praxis for early years professionals." #EarlyYears https://lnkd.in/eRW6Bn-f

We've seen time and again the incredible ripple effects that happen when young people are empowered to lead. From local service projects to global advocacy campaigns, youth are at the forefront of driving positive change in their communities. They bring fresh perspectives, bold ideas, and an unshakeable belief in a better tomorrow. But they can't do it alone. It takes a village of supportive adults, organizations, and institutions to nurture the next generation of changemakers. When we invest in youth leadership through mentorship, skill-building, and meaningful opportunities to serve, everyone benefits. How will you uplift the youth leaders in your life today? Tell us here: https://lnkd.in/esidyDdd - Ryan & Thomas Growney SG’24 #NewServiceAcademy Image description: Against a dark blue background, a white box displays the words "Empowered Youth, Thriving Communities," echoed by receding layers of the same sentence, copied, which fade into transparency at the back of the white box. Behind the white box, the words "Youth Service" are repeated over and over horizontally, in an orange Varsity/Letterman-style font.

🤝 **Leading with Respect and Compassion: 1 Timothy 5:1-2** 🤝 "Do not rebuke an older man but encourage him as you would a father, younger men as brothers, older women as mothers, younger women as sisters, in all purity." - 1 Timothy 5:1-2 (ESV) In educational leadership, fostering a respectful and compassionate community is essential. 1 Timothy 5:1-2 reminds us to treat everyone—students, staff, and colleagues—with the same kindness and respect we would show to our own family members. By creating an environment where people are valued and relationships are built on mutual respect, we cultivate a school culture where both personal and academic growth can flourish. Let’s lead with hearts full of empathy, treating each person with dignity and care. #EducationalLeadership #RespectAndCompassion #1Timothy512

This article resonates deeply with me as it underscores the crucial importance of representation. It's imperative that we rally behind Latino leaders in our communities, empowering them to pursue positions of influence where they can amplify the voices of underserved populations. Together, let's champion Latino leaders and those they serve, ensuring that every voice is heard and every perspective is valued. #laculturacura #represenatationmatters #lidereslatinos https://lnkd.in/eBewsu56

Understanding Racial Identity is Key to Equity Work! 👥 Check out “Culturally Responsive School Leadership” by Muhammad Khalifa for practical strategies on how leaders can make schools and communities more inclusive. 💬 📖 Grab your copy: https://ow.ly/Etx650TjjwC #EquityWork #CulturallyResponsiveLeadership #RacialEquity #Education

Black and Latinx girls are #ReadyToLead—are schools ready to support them? Latitude High School certainly is. Learn more about how girls advocated for themselves and their community by creating the first-ever Solidarity Day at their school, and how all students benefited from the chance to discuss the big issues they face. Black girls are #ReadyToLead—are schools ready to support them? This #BlackHistoryMonth, learn more about the barriers Black girls face, and also about solutions we can put in place to help them thrive. Go to https://ow.ly/RBWE50QIXvl to read our report.

🤝 **Leading with Respect and Compassion: 1 Timothy 5:1-2** 🤝 "Do not rebuke an older man but encourage him as you would a father, younger men as brothers, older women as mothers, younger women as sisters, in all purity." - 1 Timothy 5:1-2 (ESV) In educational leadership, fostering a respectful and compassionate community is essential. 1 Timothy 5:1-2 reminds us to treat everyone—students, staff, and colleagues—with the same kindness and respect we would show to our own family members. By creating an environment where people are valued and relationships are built on mutual respect, we cultivate a school culture where both personal and academic growth can flourish. Let’s lead with hearts full of empathy, treating each person with dignity and care. #EducationalLeadership #RespectAndCompassion #1Timothy512