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To those leading institutional equity work, e.g., organizational leaders, change management professionals, learning and development...

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In an era where headlines flood our social media feeds and news travels at the speed of a click, the ability to critically evaluate...

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Last night, my routine was pleasantly transformed for 2 hours and 40 minutes as I sunk into the theater chair for Wicked, starring...

I'm hearing from educators across the country today that they received the directive to "not discuss the [2024] presidential election...

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This review examines the historical development and contemporary challenges of the United States public education system, with particular...

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We credit ourselves by our intentions and others by their behavior. -Stephen Covey   Transitions in and out of class at all grade levels...