Blog Report #7: media-based artifact (Hispanic-Latino Educator Information Community) by Kaitlyn Hernandez

Keeping Black and Latino school leaders in the profession

kaitlynhernandez2 — 2024-12-04 05:18:11 UTC

Retention of educators is one of the greatest challenges a principal or teacher can face. This Edutopia article brings attention to the circumstances in places that are not supporting our educators until they burn out and move on.

Creating Mentors

kaitlynhernandez2 — 2024-12-04 05:27:14 UTC

Sylvia Mendez-Morse explores how Latina educators are supported and bolstered by their mentors, and how creating mentorship through affinity-based channels and professional networks encourages everyone to not only remain in the profession but also advance.

Families raise your students; depend on them!

kaitlynhernandez2 — 2024-12-04 05:33:49 UTC

Struggling with classroom management or bridging the gap between school and home? Try working directly with families and learning how they teach and instruct on rules and regulations within the home. This approach is probably best for K–6 educators, but some secondary teachers might find it helpful!

Emotional Strength-Based Inclusion

kaitlynhernandez2 — 2024-12-04 05:41:57 UTC

Classroom management techniques! Struggling to communicate and connect with students emotionally and socially? Then work on pedagogy that supports these aspects. I found this article really helpful in connecting where studnets are to where we want them to go!

ALAS

kaitlynhernandez2 — 2024-12-04 05:44:19 UTC

Thinking about moving up the educational ladder? Consider joining ALAS! We would love to have you in this physical and digital community of Latino educational leadership.

Role Model vs. Teacher?

kaitlynhernandez2 — 2024-12-04 05:45:59 UTC

Hi community, I've been really struggling with better understanding my responsibilities as a teacher. Where do my responsibilities lie as a Hispanic educator? I feel like there’s a lot of pressure to be a good role model, but being a good role model and support for students isn’t exactly the same as being a teacher. Right? I’d love to hear the community’s opinion or perspective on this.