Equity-centered community learning and leadership is an approach that focuses on creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all members of a community to learn, grow, and thrive. It involves actively addressing systemic barriers and biases that may prevent certain groups from accessing educational opportunities or achieving their full potential.
Ever wonder how to create a school environment where everyone feels empowered to learn and grow? In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of equity-centered community learning with Marla Hunter, Founder and President of Live. Love. Teach!, LLC.
Marla, a global education consultant, will guide us through the essential steps to building an inclusive and equitable space for all students, staff, and families.
Here's what you'll learn:
Notable quotes:
● “Sometimes you have to follow the right person because you know they will help you get to a better place.”
● “Stop talking about the school's reputation or the school's location but connect with the person running the school.”
● “Doing the hard things normally means doing the right things.”
Let’s Connect Connect with Marla Hunter:
● Website: https://www.msmarlahunter.com/
● LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/msmarlahunter/
● Twitter: https://twitter.com/msmarlahunter?lang=en
● Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liveloveteachllc/
● Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liveloveteachllc
Connect with Dr. Dana Specker Watts:
● https://www.linkedin.com/in/danaspeckerwatts/
Connect with Mike Pierre:
● https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-pierre/
More resources
● Head over to iss.edu/events to see future PD's that ISS is offering for the SY 24-25.
● Join the Diversity Collaborative platform-https://info.iss.edu/sign-up-diversity-collaborative
● Head over to https://seniaacademy.org/link/0S40Ne to check out inclusion education practices for individuals with disabilities and ensure their potential is fully maximized.
● Please visit inspirecitizens.org to register for the Global Citizenship
● Are you looking forward to a successful career to teach anywhere in the world? Head over to https://moreland.edu/ for online innovative education programs.
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