Episode 76: Principal Voices from the IPA Conference (part 1)

Welcome to the Counter Narrative Podcast, a show designed to change the way we talk, and think, about education. By sharing stories of successes and triumphs, we aim to challenge the dominant narrative that often negatively portrays our disenfranchised populations.

I’m your host, Charles Williams. An urban educator for more than 15 years, a current school principal in Chicago, an educational consultant, an equity advocate, and the co-host of Inside The Principal’s Office.

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Typically, these Pause to Ponder segments feature my own thoughts and reflections regarding all things education. This time, however, I thought I would do something different. During the final week of October, I was fortunate enough to spend time with fellow leaders at the Illinois Principal Association (IPA) Conference. It was there that I collected responses around a simple question. What did you learn during the pandemic and how have you used this to become a better leader? What follows is part 1 of a two-part series featuring the voices of educators from around the state of Illinois. 

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