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Author Archives: Sara Brown
5 Coaching Skills Every Manager Should Use
1. Listen without judgment. Being able to listen without judgment is key to any relationship – coaching or otherwise. Two forms of listening we encourage coaches and managers to employ are constructivist listening and active / reflective listening. Constructivist listening … Continue reading
Change the Odds this #GivingTuesday
We have a day for giving thanks. We have two for getting deals. Now we have a day for giving back. Today is Giving Tuesday, a day dedicated to supporting positive change in the world. Will you help us deliver on the … Continue reading
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Hugh Vasquez on Internalized Oppression
National Equity Project Senior Associate Hugh Vasquez will join the radio program A Safe Place to Talk About Race on Monday, November 5, at 4pm EST, 1pm PST. The program streams live online via the VoiceAmerica Variety Channel. Episode description: … Continue reading
Posted in Bias, Internalized Oppression, racial equity, Structural Racism
Tagged equity, internalized racism, structural racism
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African American male youth needed for Paid Research Study in Oakland, CA
We got this from our friends at the Mitchell Kapor Foundation and figured we’d spread the word. Young black men – get paid $50 for your thoughts on technology! Subject: Are you an African-American male ages 14-17? We want your … Continue reading
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A Few Ways to Build Student-Teacher Rapport
“Trust between teachers and students is the affective glue that binds educational relationships together. Not trusting teachers has several consequences for students. They are unwilling to submit themselves to the perilous uncertainties of new learning. They avoid risk. They keep … Continue reading
5 Ways to Create a Culturally Responsive Classroom
1) Commit to knowing your students well — academically, socially, and emotionally. Learn about their families, cultures, and interests. Ask questions, talk with parents, community members and colleagues, read books, watch movies, listen to music. Make home visits, or create … Continue reading
Happy Birthday Nelson Mandela
I can’t believe it’s been four years since Time Magazine published Mandela at 90: His 8 Secrets of Leadership. I still have the cover hanging in my office. In honor of Nelson Mandela’s 94th birthday, I’ve gathered a few inspirational … Continue reading
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Our 2011 Annual Report
I am happy to announce that our 2011 Annual Report is hot off the presses and ready to share. It’s available for download from our website at http://bit.ly/2010-11annualreport. This year’s report features stories and interviews from our work with leaders from … Continue reading
Community Schools National Forum
The Coalition for Community Schools presents their 2012 National Forum next week in San Francisco, May 9-12. This year’s theme is “Scaling up School and Community Partnerships: The Community Schools Strategy.” National Equity Project Executive Director LaShawn Routé Chatmon will serve on … Continue reading
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