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Antiracism and cultural competence, when incorporated into early childhood education, can powerfully impact young children's social and emotional development. Authors Christine Mason, Randy Ross, Orinthia Harris, and Jillayne Flanders guide leaders in cultivating compassion and equity in their school communities. Explore reflective practices with questions and activities based on fifteen principles to address inequities affecting students, staff, and families. This book will help preK–3 leaders and childcare center directors: Cultivate antiracism and cultural competence with visioning, action planning, targeted professional development, and curricula that support equity and justice Address implicit bias, even in the midst of dissension among staff and families Develop an antiracist, culturally competent school climate Deepen their own knowledge and understanding of chapter content using reflection questions and activities Reduce inequities leading to the preschool-to-prison pipeline Contents: Foreword Introduction: Kind Minds and Big Hearts Part 1: Foundations Chapter 1: Bold Leadership—Necessary for Heart Centered, Antiracist Education Chapter 2: Historical Threads of Bias—Acknowledgment of What Must Change Chapter 3: Support for All Students—A Continuum From Multicultural to Antiracist Movements Chapter 4: My Heart to Yours—A Heart Centered Lens Chapter 5: One C to Another—The Five Cs of Heart Centered Learning Chapter 6: A Deep Dive—The HEART+ of the Matter Part 2: Practical Steps Leaders Can Take Chapter 7: HEART+—A Focus on Action Chapter 8: So Many Wrongs to Right—Antibias Education Chapter 9: Circles of Love—School Culture and Restorative Practices Chapter 10: A Mountain of Courage—Visioning and Action Planning Part 3: Antiracist Curriculum and Staff Support Chapter 11: A Light to Shine Together—Professional Development and Supports Chapter 12: Curricula for Young Children—The Building Blocks for Equity in Early Childhood Chapter 13: A Bar to Be Raised—Equity in Early Childhood Educator Standards Chapter 14: Early Childhood Staff Support—Equitable Professional Pathways Chapter 15: A Look at the Future—Leadership to Embrace Change Epilogue: Toward a More Just and Inclusive World Appendix A: Equity Activities for Early Childhood Leaders Appendix B: Discussion and Challenge Questions for Each Chapter References and Resources Index

Already Ready For What Will Come - SEL For A Culture Of Care Is your school prepared to care for all of the students, staff, and families in your community? Sadly, your school might be the only point of care for many. Be already ready--Establish a compassionate cultural foundation for strong relationships and holistic skills to weather stress, trauma, and promote well-being for your entire school population. Help your school or district use available resources to create a compassionate culture of justice and care for all by leaning into this book's approach to leadership and social emotional learning. Discover a collaborative visioning process to elevate compassion through dialogue, policies, and protocol. Readers will find: Practical strategies for working with parents and communities Activities for the whole school An implementation framework for elementary, middle, and high school Deeper understanding of trauma, ACEs, and mental health concerns Support for teachers'mental health What not to do – practices that don't work, and why In-depth case studies and vignettes Read this and usher in transformational and compassionate change that may be the difference in whatever today, tomorrow, or the next day may bring.

The step-by-step guide to defining your vision—and making it reality As a leader, it's your job to look beyond the present and envision a brighter future for your school. Choosing the right path, however, can be a challenge. This inspirational resource is your guide. By following its one-of-a-kind iterative visioning process, you'll sharpen your vision into a road map for transformative change—tailored to the needs of your learning community. Features include: Key strategies and tools for building a shared vision Practical implementation ideas Case studies from exemplary schools Common trends at the heart of impactful, positive change Thought-provoking vignettes Turn vision into reality, possibilities into plans, and create an environment that strengthens engagement, provides safe and nurturing learning opportunities, and produces students with the skills, knowledge, and disposition to be successful in life.