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Ensures actions are highly nimble and responsive to the varying needs of others and the organization.
Explore the categories below to find resources for Each Level of Leadership on Leading for Equitable Outcomes:
Leading Self
BEHAVIORS
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Holds and consistently displays high expectations and a growth mindset for students and themselves
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Takes initiative to solve problems and to achieve results beyond what is expected
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Critically reflects on self behaviors and takes a culturally responsive and inclusive approach in working with students and families
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Builds trust with colleagues, students, and parents across varying points of view
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Devotes additional effort to promoting the academic growth and well-being of every student--particularly those who require additional support
RESOURCES
Top Recommendations
Podcasts/Ted Talks
Books
The Dreamkeepers: Successful Teachers of African American Children
Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain
Multiracial Children’s Book Guide
So You Want to Talk About RaceBecoming the Educator They Need
Promoting Racial Literacy in Schools
Black Ants and Buddhists: Thinking Critically and Teaching Differently in the Primary Grades
Articles
Other
Leading Others
BEHAVIORS
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Strives to lead team in achieving results beyond what is expected
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Critically reflects on self behaviors and takes a culturally responsive and inclusive approach with students, families, and team
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Devotes additional effort to promoting the academic growth and well-being of every student--particularly those who require additional support
RESOURCES
Top Recommendations
Podcasts/Ted Talks
Books
Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain
Promoting Racial Literacy in Schools
So You Want to Talk About RaceWhy are all the Black kids sitting together in the cafeteria
Becoming the Educator They Need
Growing Into Equity: Professional Learning and Personalization in High-Achieving Schools
Chapter 3-8
Articles
Other
Leading Leaders
BEHAVIORS
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Regularly evaluates outcomes with an equity lens; takes action to close any identified gaps
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Critically reflects on self behaviors and takes a culturally responsive and inclusive approach in working with teams
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Devotes additional effort to promoting the academic growth and well-being of every student--particularly those who require additional support
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Speaks openly and publicly in celebration of diversity and holds a high regard for all members of the Mesquite community
Leading Campus
BEHAVIORS
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Models and demonstrates for others how to evaluate with an equity lens and make appropriate adjustments
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Models critical reflection of own behaviors and takes a culturally responsive and inclusive approach school wide
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Actively ensure that bias – whether conscious or unconscious – does not negatively impact students, staff, stakeholders
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Devotes additional effort to promoting the academic growth and well-being of every student--particularly those who require additional support
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Ensures the presence of structures for equity-based conversations within the school