Craig C. Martin's thoughts and ideas on guiding students to higher attainment.
Explore 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.
This 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.
Creating 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.
Race 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.
For 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.
Craig reflects on the recent Supreme Court decision to shoot down affirmative action.
Creating 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.
In 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.