Today we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. But instead of a “day off” from school, what if we took this opportunity to follow Dr. King’s legacy and work towards a “day ON” — in the spirit of reviewing our culturally responsive curriculum through the lens of community service, social advocacy and support, and social justice? This week’s podcast takes a big picture look at what a service-inspired curriculum could be, and offers practical strategies for integrating social advocacy into any course or content area.
Recorded in bumper-to-bumper traffic to and from my daily work as a high school instructional coach just outside of Washington D.C., Talk to Mee in the Car is where a brainstorm and a good old-fashioned brain dump collide to help educators hone their skills and become leaner, meaner, 21st century teaching machines. Join me for a quick hitting 11(ish) minute episode every Monday for tips, tricks, and strategies to change the game in your classroom TODAY with high-energy, student-centered teaching that actually works.
Because one size fits all professional development simply doesn’t.