https://padlet.com/clarebriner/equsqtjg9s46 EOL 568 - Spring 2019 - Online en-us 2019-03-27 22:32:05 UTC 2025-03-16 02:51:45 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Balance.png clarebriner https://padlet.com/clarebriner/equsqtjg9s46/wish/345919311 The continuous pursuit of equity for the purpose of elevating, advancing and including marginalized people for collective success of our society.]]> 2019-03-27 22:33:52 UTC https://padlet.com/clarebriner/equsqtjg9s46/wish/345919311 clarebriner https://padlet.com/clarebriner/equsqtjg9s46/wish/345921223 This well-circulated image is visually symbolic of the difference between equality and equity. A social justice mindset puts equity at the forefront and focuses on removing obstacles that inhibit the success of all.]]> 2019-03-27 22:45:28 UTC https://padlet.com/clarebriner/equsqtjg9s46/wish/345921223 clarebriner https://padlet.com/clarebriner/equsqtjg9s46/wish/346920671

All students deserve educational environments where they can succeed.

A student’s worth or potential should not be limited based on another’s assumptions about their ability or promise.

It is the responsibility of educators and educational leaders to advocate for and develop and implement school environments, policies and procedures that remove barriers for all students.

Education is a human right, and therefore should be accessible by everyone.

By improving the lives of the underrepresented, everyone benefits.

]]> 2019-03-31 17:40:52 UTC https://padlet.com/clarebriner/equsqtjg9s46/wish/346920671 clarebriner https://padlet.com/clarebriner/equsqtjg9s46/wish/346921423 "You're not in it by yourself."]]> 2019-03-31 17:47:19 UTC https://padlet.com/clarebriner/equsqtjg9s46/wish/346921423 clarebriner https://padlet.com/clarebriner/equsqtjg9s46/wish/346923018 Cultivating learning communities with a social justice mindset requires an approach that focuses not just on an individual’s success, but all the support systems and environments that surround that student. ]]> 2019-03-31 17:58:00 UTC https://padlet.com/clarebriner/equsqtjg9s46/wish/346923018 clarebriner https://padlet.com/clarebriner/equsqtjg9s46/wish/346923112 There is a vast amount of character traits that make for a good leader. I believe leadership is situational, but adopting a leadership philosophy that has a social justice mindset requires some specific focuses. ]]> 2019-03-31 17:58:44 UTC https://padlet.com/clarebriner/equsqtjg9s46/wish/346923112 clarebriner https://padlet.com/clarebriner/equsqtjg9s46/wish/346923389 2019-03-31 17:59:40 UTC https://padlet.com/clarebriner/equsqtjg9s46/wish/346923389 clarebriner https://padlet.com/clarebriner/equsqtjg9s46/wish/346923522 2019-03-31 18:00:32 UTC https://padlet.com/clarebriner/equsqtjg9s46/wish/346923522 clarebriner https://padlet.com/clarebriner/equsqtjg9s46/wish/346923926 2019-03-31 18:03:23 UTC https://padlet.com/clarebriner/equsqtjg9s46/wish/346923926 clarebriner https://padlet.com/clarebriner/equsqtjg9s46/wish/346924052 Carolyn Shields. (2015, October 1). Transformative Leadership for Social Justice [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/7YEsZNbfg-c.

Dantley, M.E. & Tillman, L.C. (2010). Social justice and moral transformative leadership. In C. Marshall & M. Oliva (Eds.), Leadership for Social Justice: Making Revolution in Education (2nd ed., pp. 19-34). Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon.

SaintMarysCA CILSA. (2014, November 6). Dr. Cornel West @ 2014 Leadership & Social Justice Conference [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/_8dhuYWxpVo

Shields, C.M. (2010). Transformative leadership: Working for equity in diverse contexts. Educational Administration Quarterly, 46(4), 558-589.]]> 2019-03-31 18:04:16 UTC https://padlet.com/clarebriner/equsqtjg9s46/wish/346924052 clarebriner https://padlet.com/clarebriner/equsqtjg9s46/wish/346925364 A key principle of social justice in education is fostering the academic achievement of all students. Dantley and Tillman (2010) say all students will benefit when being prepared to live as “critical citizens” in society and learning in heterogeneous, inclusive classrooms.]]> 2019-03-31 18:12:04 UTC https://padlet.com/clarebriner/equsqtjg9s46/wish/346925364 clarebriner https://padlet.com/clarebriner/equsqtjg9s46/wish/346926567 Educational leaders who wish to challenge the status quo and build a shared vision for social justice within education can a transformative leadership philosophy. "Transformative leadership begins with questions of justice and democracy; it critiques inequitable practices and offers the promise not only of greater individual achievement but of a better life lived in common with others" (Shields, 2010, 559).

Shields (2015) illustrates her theory of transformative leadership by using the game of Monopoly. She asserts that someone joining the game at a disadvantage will remain disadvantaged regardless of their efforts. With that reality in mind, she provides leaders with eight tenets of this leadership philosophy:

1. Recognize and accept the need for change.
2. Commit to change.
3. Have moral courage.
4. Examine and adjust attitudes and assumptions, then deconstruct and reconstruct.
5. Redistribute power.
6. Focus on democracy.
7. Understand the public and private value of education.
8. Focus on interconnectedness.]]> 2019-03-31 18:20:03 UTC https://padlet.com/clarebriner/equsqtjg9s46/wish/346926567 clarebriner https://padlet.com/clarebriner/equsqtjg9s46/wish/346926918 I believe a social justice mindset requires great commitment and persistence. Change is slow. Hope may wane, but progress is being made. The election of President Barack Obama in 2008 was a profound moment for me as a young professional in education. His political philosophy revolved around change and had a community focus. Obama sparked my head and my heart as a social justice advocate. ]]> 2019-03-31 18:21:58 UTC https://padlet.com/clarebriner/equsqtjg9s46/wish/346926918 clarebriner https://padlet.com/clarebriner/equsqtjg9s46/wish/346927179 I strive to be a transformative leader. I believe this philosophy of leadership is both effective and inspired when addressing issues of social justice in education. It's courageous and values-driven. It also is challenging because effecting real and systematic change can be a slow process. Transformative leaders must dedicate and re-dedicate themselves to this philosophy throughout their leadership lives. ]]> 2019-03-31 18:23:44 UTC https://padlet.com/clarebriner/equsqtjg9s46/wish/346927179 clarebriner https://padlet.com/clarebriner/equsqtjg9s46/wish/346927453 While the current political climate appears to be firmly rooted on reproducing inequities, social justice-minded individuals can find hope and reassurance that progress continues to be made through the election of our country’s most diverse group of elected officials. More women, races and religions now have representation among America’s lawmakers.]]> 2019-03-31 18:26:05 UTC https://padlet.com/clarebriner/equsqtjg9s46/wish/346927453 clarebriner https://padlet.com/clarebriner/equsqtjg9s46/wish/347709251 In leading, managing and nurturing socially just learning communities, I believe school leaders need to provide a high level of transparency for students, teachers, parents and the community at large. In order for a vision to be shared, it must be developed collaboratively, communicated regularly and revisited consistently and comprehensively. ]]> 2019-04-02 16:15:52 UTC https://padlet.com/clarebriner/equsqtjg9s46/wish/347709251 clarebriner https://padlet.com/clarebriner/equsqtjg9s46/wish/347713547 2019-04-02 16:24:46 UTC https://padlet.com/clarebriner/equsqtjg9s46/wish/347713547