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EduOpenings: Elevating Access in the Educator Labor Force
The previous three years have yielded unimaginable vacancies, shortages, and a multitude of barriers for pre-service teachers, current educators, and administrators. The National Center for Education Statistics reports that 44% of public schools in the United States have full and part-time vacancies. “Public schools report they are struggling with a variety of staffing issues, including… Read more
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ARE YOU DRINKING THE KOOL-AID OR SITTING IN THE BATHWATER?
The first part of this question is a phrase used in many circles, and the origin has both positive and negative connotations. For context purposes of this blog, if you are “drinking the Kool-Aid,” you might be a subscriber to reckless and dishonorable motives instead of moral and virtuous deeds. What happens if someone is… Read more
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Hustler’s Ambition for Educators
There are many negative connotations toward the word, “hustler.” In this blog, I will invert the meaning, and use the word to bring light to how we all can have a hustler’s mindset for using their influence to positivily inspire future generations. This is a heavy responsibility. A hustler is someone with an ambitious spirit… Read more
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The Fire Within…
“Forgiveness is accepting the apology you will never get.” Shawne Duperon This blog post will be concise. As I write this post, the sun is setting on a period of my life that I will take away many lessons. As I transition, I am taking away the knowledge that faith and hope deeply drive people,… Read more
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A Plea for Equity: How to Create Space on the Edge of the Open Water?
“…I found the sport of triathlon and embarked on a transformation of the mind and body. I learned to swim in various bodies of water, bike long distances, and persevere through long runs. These three disciplines are sizable as separate activities, but when lined up one after the other, a person’s will is tested and… Read more
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Aligning the Head and Heart Posture of Leadership
Our most significant accomplishments are on the other side of hard work, late nights, problem-solving, and occasional setbacks. Any great endeavor, goal, or initiative must have a unified strength of purpose, and this oneness involves “the people.” It is also imperative to have the leadership capacity to work with people to get things done. That… Read more
