“There’s a difference between a calling and a job. This work, for me, has always been a calling and never been a job.” - @larrydlewis2424 on being motivated to continue equity work in the face of extreme opposition from state officials. #EDLR5402

“If it becomes a priority in our spaces, our budgets will reflect that.” - @drncgarrett, during an impactful conversation around equity work in #EDLR5402. What does your school district budget say about its priorities?

“… there is a need to re-imagine, re-conceptualize and re-visit the purpose and possibilities of public education.” Oscar Navarro (2018) #EDLR5402

“(Collective hope) is harnessed by shared experiences, radical imagination and critical action.” Oscar Navarro (2018) #EDLR5402

Adding this to a collection for the wall of my future office— from our conversation with @thelearningloop: “People over process!” #EDLR5402

Leaders need to invest in TIME for professional learning— make it: Thoughtfully designed, Implementable / relevant to daily work, use Multiple modalities for differentiation, Enriching for teachers = impactful for students #EDLR5402

“We must do the necessary and deliberate work of confronting and eradicating the unjust systems that perpetuate trauma for too many of us…” - Dena Simmons, Ed.D #EDLR5402

“Think caringly and carefully” (about new structures and learning opportunities)- Eleanor Drago-Severson… “careful study and deep thinking must be part of every step” (of Professional Development for Learning)- @FredEnde #EDLR5402

“Content, process, reflection, and action are deeply intertwined.” - Farmer, Hauk, Neumann (2005) Take any one of these pieces out of a professional learning experience and it will fall short of being fully effective #EDLR5402

Since Session 1, I’ve continually thought about this: “EVERY decision needs to be made through a critical lens bent towards social justice.” - @BernsteinCT #EDLR5402

Critical Professional Development for educators centers the needs and perspectives of students, communities, and teachers over the interests of leaders… but I’d argue that great leaders see this IS in their best interests! #EDLR5402

“I am fundamentally an optimist... Part of being optimistic is keeping one’s head pointed toward the sun, one’s feet moving forward. There were many dark moments when my faith in humanity was sorely tested, but I would not and could not give myself up to despair.” #EDLR5402