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Dr. Aaron Griffen, Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Denver Schools of Science and Technology, discusses his new role, his new book (Challenges to Integrating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs in Organizations) and building DEI capacity in the midst of the current challenges.   Resources:  The Axiom Dashboard Dr Griffen's EdCuration Conference session: All The World's Become an Antiracist Stage Prosperity Educators Challenges to Integrating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs in Organizations The 90-Day Prosperity Journal

Michael Spencer, 8-year music teaching veteran, shares about the impact of cultural music on cross-content learning, community building and school climate.   Resources:  Find Michael at  michael_spencer@dpsk12.net  Find QuaverEd Michael Spencer's EdCuration conference session: The Critical Impact of Cultural Music in Public Education

Diedre Spicer, teacher and founder at of Orange County School of the Arts in Santa Ana, California, shares how Actively Learn helps learners with all learning styles to engage, and find multiple points of access into texts of all kinds and levels. And it's so easy to use.   Resources: Connect to Actively Learn

Keena Day,  Senior Manager of Humanities at Denver Schools of Science and Technology enlightens us on best practices in culturally responsive literacy and encouraging critical thinking.    Resources: This episode was sponsored by Reading Plus Find Keena at thesavvyurbaneducator.com Find Keena's Day's EdCUration Conference Session: Critical Thinking in an Antiracist Environment

Anthony Chiles, Student Support Coordinator at Burke County School District, discusses practical strategies for building positive relationships with students.    Resources: Building-Relationships-Toolkit.pdf MVPSpaces.com See Anthony's session from the Committing to Antiracist Curriculum and Instruction conference here Connect to Carousel, for high quality & easy to implement social emotional learning Find us at EdCuration.com, where you can filter searches, keep notes, save favorites and dialogue with resource providers.

Andrew Roberts, veteran math teacher, instructional coach, teacher trainer and data guy says that there is just no arguing with results when it comes to inquiry-based vs direct instruction.   Resources:  Connect with Figure Math Angela Duckworth's book - Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance Angela Duckworth's TED Talk on Grit Carol Dweck's book - Mindset: The New Psychology of Success Carol Dweck's TED Talk on Mindset

Middle school teacher Becca Fenton from John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy in Westminster Colorado has found an integrated, easy-to-implement, and highly effective system of classroom management that also teaches authentic life skills and financial literacy.   Resources: You can learn more about Mini Money Management and connect to creator Lorne Jenkins at EdCuration.

Heather Eskridge, elementary school counselor in Franklin Tennessee, says that in her 23 years as a counselor she's never found a program more comprehensive, engaging and flexible than Quaver Social Emotional Learning.   Resources:  You can learn more and connect with Quaver SEL at EdCuration.com

Angela Mangum, a 26 year veteran of both elementary and secondary music, share the ways Quaver music has increased student engagement, made advanced skills and concepts accessible, and increased the fun and joy in her classroom and life.     Resources: Connect with  Quaver Music  

School counselor, Kelly Crowe, shares how the Axiom dashboard allows her to easily track and communicate personally with students and their families in their language of choice--addressing questions, needs and concerns. It's a system that leaves no student behind.   Resources: Connect to the Axiom Dashboard