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David Kirkland
Nov 216 min read
Equity Matters
Equity matters, and this perspectives article explains why and why we reaffirm our commitment to equity work.
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David Kirkland
Sep 1627 min read
Revisiting Race, School Integration, and the Future of Education
As we congratulate ourselves on 'progress,' this 5-year-old podcast reminds us real conversation on race never happened.
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David Kirkland
Aug 268 min read
Reclaiming Possibility: An Intentional Focus on Black Boys This School Year
Let us enter this school year with a renewed commitment to our Black boys, knowing that by lifting them, we become titans, lifting our world
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David Kirkland
Aug 197 min read
Strategies for a New Era of Reading Instruction
While the science of reading provides valuable insights, it must be integrated with a deep understanding of the social, emotional, and cultu
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David Kirkland
Aug 127 min read
A Dignity-Driven Approach to Curriculum
In a dignity-driven curriculum, our children are given chances to see and be seen as they look into both mirrors and windows.
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David Kirkland
Aug 56 min read
Project 2025 and Its Implications for Education Equity
As we face the challenges posed by Project 2025, it's crucial to remember the progress we have made and the work that still needs to be done
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David Kirkland
Jul 229 min read
What is Dignity-Driven Education?
Dignity-driven education is more than equity (how we respond within an inequitable system). It pivots to belonging (how do we create systems
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David Kirkland
Jul 85 min read
Beyond Disproportionality
While it’s essential to acknowledge disproportionality, we must not fixate on it. It’s more important to recognize that equity can exist, an
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David Kirkland
Jun 174 min read
Freedom Teaching and the Pedagogy of Juneteenth
Juneteenth is not merely a celebration of past emancipation but a reminder of our ongoing struggle for true freedom.
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David Kirkland
Jun 104 min read
Choosing to See: A Book Review
Choosing to See tackles the pressing issue of visibility in education. The title is a powerful metaphor for the political act of sight.
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David Kirkland
May 289 min read
MT4S and the Power of Strengths-Based Design
Transform education with MT4S by shifting from fixing students to celebrating them and their strengths.
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David Kirkland
Oct 3, 20235 min read
Stop Comparing Students, Set Growth Targets Instead: A Secret to Education Transformation
The focus on growth contrasts with what happens in education, where students are often compared to one another. This is a mistake.
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