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@DrJust_ice @GSUEdLead YES! Just having the language to call it out when we see it is so empowering!

[Lisa Bracken @LisaLB217]

@katepreis1 @GSUEdLead You are absolutely right that it starts from a place of humility and vulnerability. That may just be the hardest step and must be one that each leader owns.

[Lisa Bracken @LisaLB217]

@GSUEdLead A6: Remember to frequently pause and reflect. So many of these traps and tropes are created because people who are involved in this work get caught up in “doing equity” instead of shifting mindsets. #GSUEdLead

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@j3schoeb @GSUEdLead I appreciate the focus on deeper equity investments and concentrating on one thing at a time vs the inclination to go all-in, all things at once!

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@twallmyers @GSUEdLead I agree with the focus on "pre-work". Instead of just diving right in, I think it is very smart to really learn your environment and identify what are the larger more complex issues, vs the smaller ones that could yield quick wins and create buy-in!

[Lisa Bracken @LisaLB217]

@GSUEdLead A5: “There are no shortcuts when it comes to leading for equity” (Dugan, 2021, p. 5). This quote sums it up. Avoiding the traps means a commitment to authentic engagement and consistent application of equity-based practices. #GSUEdLead

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@NateilCarby @GSUEdLead Check out the response from @missTayjay2015 to this question! You both nailed it... How do we balance creating a sense of urgency while still be intentional?

[Lisa Bracken @LisaLB217]

@j3schoeb @GSUEdLead Yes! I think that the willingness and courage to ask the hard questions is such an important part of moving things forward.

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@GSUEdLead A4: Awareness is key. Just having a better understanding of what these look like will allows us all to be on guard against them. Then we must have the courage to call them out and address them. #GSUEdLead

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@NateilCarby @GSUEdLead Yep... I've been guilty of siloing equity myself. Ensuring the resource allocation is equitable means I focus equity training and supports to my budget department, but ALL my departments can play an integral role in this work!

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@jules_harrison1 @GSUEdLead I agree it's very easy for leaders to fall into "doing equity". It can almost become another item on our leadership checklist instead of an authentic mindset shift.

[Lisa Bracken @LisaLB217]

@GSUEdLead A3: Spray-and-pray equity unfortunately feels too familiar. As with all these traps/tropes, intentions are in the right place, however just hosting a bunch of pd & including the word “equity” in policies, missions, and plans is insufficient to make meaningful change. #GSUEdLead

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@jules_harrison1 @GSUEdLead I like the comparison to a marathon. I'm currently training for a 1/2 and some days I take long, slow runs, some days I take shorter faster runs, and some days I cross-train. But each day I'm doing SOMETHING focused on the race... great metaphor!

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@shousewo @GSUEdLead I really like this take on the changing cultures and environments that will continue to challenge our thinking. As society changes, our understanding of who is marginalized may also shift.

[Lisa Bracken @LisaLB217]

@GSUEdLead A2: The work is never-ending. Professional development, engaging staff, and building a culture focused on equity and social justice are ongoing. It is a mindset, not just a series of actions. #GSUEdLead

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@GSUEdLead A1: Good evening, I’m Lisa Bracken and I’m the CFO of Atlanta Public Schools. I’m in the Educational Leadership Program, Cohort IX #OnCloudNine #GSUEdLead

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@adnlynch @GSUEdLead Yes, it's the publicly and vocally part that requires courage, and it's important to realize that you still may not be trusted. Making mistakes, learning, and moving forward is crucial!

[Lisa Bracken @LisaLB217]

@dahlia_restler @GSUEdLead I love this... it's not just about recognizing and tolerating the differences in others, it's taking that next step to CELEBRATE those cultural differences.

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@GSUEdLead A6: E2.7 discusses pd & training as “opportunities for self-reflection” (Minkos et al., 2017, p.1264). I could offer pd for staff to orient in culturally responsive leadership then lead a workshop where we review of some or our practices/ procedures to look for bias. #GSUEdLead

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@shousewo @GSUEdLead Yes, I agree. We can all increase our awareness of cultures dissimilar to our own, no matter where we are starting from, and do the work of checking our biases in our leadership.