Craig C. Martin's thoughts and ideas on guiding students to higher attainment.
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"Creating Inclusive and Empowering Spaces: A Guide for School Leaders to Cultivate a Thriving Staff Community"August 21, 2023 at 4:00 PMExplore how fostering an inclusive and supportive workspace enhances engagement, collaboration, and excellence among educators. Discover actionable steps for school leaders to create a thriving staff community.
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Nourishing Resilient Schools & Classrooms - Top 5 Ways to Strengthen Your Community (A Primer for School Leaders)July 2, 2023 at 4:00 AMThis blog post provides five tips for promoting resilience in the classroom or school environment. The tips include fostering a growth mindset, building strong relationships, teaching coping strategies, creating a positive school culture, and encouraging self-care. The post recommends various resources for implementing these strategies effectively.
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Top 5 Tips for School Leaders & Educators in Creating Inclusive Learning Spaces for BIPOC & LGBTQIA YouthJuly 2, 2023 at 4:00 AMCreating an inclusive and welcoming classroom or school for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) and LGBTQIA (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual) students is essential for ensuring that all students feel safe, valued, and supported. However, it can be challenging for teachers and principals to know where to start. In this post, we will discuss some advice, resources, books, tips, and legal guides that can help.
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Race Equity Work Aint for the Faint of Heart--5 Tips to Support School Leaders in the TrenchesJuly 2, 2023 at 4:00 AMRace equity work in K-8 schools is essential to ensure that all students feel valued, respected, and supported. However, this work can be challenging, requiring a strong commitment from school leaders, educators, and the broader community. We will explore the lessons that principals have learned in doing race equity work in their K-8 schools, along with references, resources, books, and tips.
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Looking for a Spiritual Heart Center as a Cornbread Fed Black Queer ManJuly 2, 2023 at 4:00 AMFor those of us who have done some Facebook, Google, and IG searching and have found a brave space where you can authentically lean into the very necessary conversations pulling at the spiritual heart centers of your being, there are resources available to help Black queer men find support, guidance, and acceptance within the church. Here are five resources that Black queer men can utilize to help them with spirituality and the church community.
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The Paralyzing Paradox of All Skin Folk Ain't KinfolkJuly 1, 2023 at 4:00 AMCraig reflects on the recent Supreme Court decision to shoot down affirmative action.
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Leadership Gems: Wrapping Virtual Arms Around A Physical School during COVIDJuly 22, 2020 at 10:00 PMAs the Executive Director for a K-8 Community, I have the privilege and pleasure of sharing what we learned about building a virtual school that thrives on the physical connection. Watch here -
Love Supreme Soul Stir for Tyree Nichols & Half Moon Bay VictimsFebruary 1, 2023 at 5:00 AMI find myself looking to Love Supreme by John Coltrane or the Photograph soundtrack for a way to guide my heart as I write this message to the BBCS community.Unpacking the gristly details of the unnecessary murders of seven Asian Americans at Half Moon Bay... -
Failing Forward–R&B Soul Life Lesson– You Have Control On the Next Pace In Your JourneyFebruary 6, 2023 at 5:00 AMI was watching the R&B money podcast interview between R&B superstars, Tank, J Valentine, and Ari Lennox. During this conversation, Tank and J Valentine were both giving flowers and gems to Ari who has become quite the songstress of our day. Tank... -
How to create a culture of safety and inclusiveness for LGBTQIA youth in learning spaces by Craig MartinCreating an inclusive and welcoming learning environment for BIPOC and LGBTQIA students requires a commitment to education, self-reflection, and policy change. Educators who take the time to understand and support the needs of their diverse student population can create a safe space where all students feel valued and respected. By incorporating inclusive language, educating oneself on cultural diversity, promoting LGBTQIA-inclusive policies, creating a safe space, and seeking legal guidance, teachers and principals can take concrete steps towards creating a more equitable and inclusive school community.
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There Is A Queer Agenda: Creating Brave Inclusive Care Communities for LGBTQIA Students & StaffOpening Remarks: There Is A Queer Agenda: Fullying Embracing The Humanity of Our LGBTQIA Youth. Creating Brave Inclusive Care Communities for LGBTQIA Students & Staff by Craig MartinI am elated to stand with each of you today as a proud Queer Black Ma... -
Generating Genius: Living the Dream of Educating, Empowering, and Elevating Brown Boys to GreatnessGenerating GeniusLiving the Dream of Educating, Empowering, and Elevating Brown Boys to Greatness!By Craig Martin, M.EdI had to pinch myself when I realized that I was front and center stage with my dream of molding brown boy potential before an audience o... -
The Power Within: Red Ranger Rocks RallyAs I stood in the mirror in some deeply uncomfortably clinging polyester blend red tights---all I could do is laugh. My mother’s jokes were in my head…”Baby...you a Martin! Make sure you got all that lovin right before you run out in front them cameras.” Y... -
It's the Standard, Not the Curriculum!If you are spending more time flipping through Expeditionary Learning, Focus, EngageNy, or Sadlier curriculum materials than you are unpacking the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks--you are probably starting off your planning on the wrong foot. John Kin... -
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A Good Turnaround Story: How a Small Urban K-5 Boston School Defied the Odds & Won!View Google Slide here -
I AM NOT OKAY"To be a Negro in this country and to be relatively conscious is to be in a rage almost all the time."--James BaldwinI, too am Ahmaud, Sean, Rodney, Philandro, Malcolm, and Martin! Can anyone see we are all connected?It is unfortunate that the ... -
#LoveisTheBridge: Call 2 Action on Racial Injustice Killings (Message to Staff)Greetings All,Confusion and Anger and Fear and Dispair are alive in our nation, today. Precious lives of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Tony McDade, and countless others have lost their lives to the brutality of those who are called to prot... -
Passion Is A Priority: Key Leadership Levers as a PrincipalIn the Spotlight: Passion is the PriorityPrincipal, March/April 2019. Volume 9, Number 4. NAESP Magazine Craig Martin Principal Michael J. Perkins ElementaryBoston, MassachusettsThe stats:Years as a principal: 62018 NAESP National Distinguished Principal®E... -
How to Use Classroom Walls (EdWeek Magazine)Environment Matters! Today's scholars are bombarded by media and messaging across print and digital means. Today's teachers want to ensure that classroom walls reach and teach today's 21st-century scholars. Our students are more likely to b... -
MASCD Webinar on Race Equity 12/21/2020MASCD is continuing our discussions to support schools and educators around the topic of Racial Equity. Our last MASCD session was about ensuring equity in our districts as we were getting ready to open. Now that we are a few months into the year, we want... -
Creating Brave Spaces for Equity (Teacher Success Summit/Oct2020)June 23, 2021 at 3:30 PMWatch here -
Making Mindfulness a Leadership PriorityOctober 5, 2021 at 7:30 PMIn this blog post, Craig shares their experience of burnout and exhaustion as a school leader during the COVID-19 pandemic and the powerful impact of mindfulness as a means of self-care. He reflects on the immense responsibility they had in ensuring the well-being of their school community and the toll it took on their physical and emotional health.
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Addressing Academic Gaps-- ASCD Town Hall Webinar 7.16.2020July 15, 2020 at 10:00 PMIn this video, you will learn a variety of strategies you can utilize to support scholars who may have academic and behavioral challenges. Watch hereDownload File