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Equity Begins at Sunrise: How to Create Equitable Classrooms

As the title of this article suggests, equity begins early, at the start of the day or a class session. This means beginning everything with equity in mind. Equity is…

Good Educators Can Maintain Academic Excellence and Support Marginalized Voices

Good educators are able to maintain academic excellence and support marginalized voices at the same time. It is important for educators to understand that academic excellence and equity are not…

If You Want to Be a Better Educators Always be Learning

Before we begin: How familiar are you with the expression, "Always be Learning?" Tip #4 in our tips for educator series invites you to make continuing education a part of…

Champion Equity in Schools and Unlock Your Child’s Potential

My dissertation research focused in part on how Black parents champion equity in affluent, predominantly white school districts to support the academic success of their children. These parents faced many…

Marginalized Women Entering Academia: How to Handle Common Experiences

There are some experiences that are common among marginalized women entering academia. In today's educational landscape, women, particularly women of color, first-generation scholars, and nontraditional students are often forced to…

How Intentional Routines Shape Focus, Identity, and Equity in Learning Spaces

Miracle Mornings* are intentional, ritualized routines designed to enhance focus, energy, and purpose. This concept was popularized by Hal Elrod and has evolved into a broader wellness and productivity movement…

The Right Morning Practices Can Center Equity and Make You a Better Educator

The morning routine is a way of carrying your values into the day. Educators should be intentional in the way they start their mornings and the way they start their…

Educators to be Great: Read, Review, and Revise Your Work

This article is the third in a series of articles providing tips for educators. In this article we focus on our second tip, "Read, review, and revise your work." Often,…

Empowered Educators Know: Mental Health Fuels Equity in the Classroom

When educators talk about their students mental health, they are often talking about the students' emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Wrapped up in student mental health is the ability to…

Imposter Syndrome Is Harmful—How to Recognize It and Win

Imposter syndrome manifests as a persistent self-doubt even though you have evidence of your success all around you. It is a dangerous problem because it erodes confidence, fuels burnout and…