Michelle LeBrun-Griffin

Education Consultant, SERC

[Michelle LeBrun-Griffin @mlgserc]

@MrRoyCT @ctserc Thank you Tony! We couldn't have done it without the expertise and integral contributions of remarkable teachers like yourself. And imagine, all during a pandemic! Looking forward to the next phase of implementation and our continued collaboration with CCSS. #ctblcurriculum

[CT SERC @ctserc]

SERC proudly announces this curriculum with all of our partners who helped make it happen! We are grateful for the leadership of Connecticut’s social studies educators and look forward to its implementation with teachers across disciplines. https://t.co/MeBJPr89CG #ctblCurriculum

[Michelle LeBrun-Griffin @mlgserc]

So exciting! Be sure to watch tonight and visit us at https://t.co/X3fpkZnucB for further details. @ctserc

[Glenn E. Singleton @courageousdove]

Yet another Racial Equity HOME-RUN from @CC_AboutRace partner, @WiedenKennedy. Congrats...We are truly living the dream!
https://t.co/vg6beFUHsD

[Ellen Shea Reinhardt @LNReinhardt]

Looking at the data- necessary not sufficient - confirmation bias influences how we misinterpret/explain. What should we be doing? Check this out! https://t.co/BS8YObVpPj @Ready4rigor @MWDoppke @LindsayScarpaci @nbucka #mtss #Equity #pbis

[Angela Caputo @ACaputo_MPS]

Proud to listen to my friend and colleague, Dwight Sharpe, at tonight's Equity in Education panel. Not surprised by his dynamic, honest and informed remarks #solid #mpsct Alarmed to learn that the achievement gap in CT is nearly 60% larger than the national avg #worktodo #change

[Ashleigh Rose @betweenmargins]

Rules from @JasonReynolds83 for operating with young people:

1. Humility - if they say something, believe it.
2. Intimacy - give up elements of yourself as you expect them to.
3. Gratitude - thank kids for being themselves, for showing up.

#AntiracistBookFest

[Michelle LeBrun-Griffin @mlgserc]

@ctserc Oldie, but goodie...

[CT SERC @ctserc]

Michelle LeBrun-Griffin (@mlgserc) is our #CT #SPDG coordinator. She's presenting at #srbi14 on #progressmonitoring.

[CT SERC @ctserc]

Twice as nice! @darengraves of @SimmonsUniv attracted a crowd in his morning and afternoon sessions on “Intentionally Educating at the Intersection of Race and Identity.” #RaceinEd2019

[CT SERC @ctserc]

From the PaperVoices Youth Poetry Squad, a powerful perspective on #ChristopherColumbus. #RaceinEd2019

[Michelle LeBrun-Griffin @mlgserc]

The notion of a candidate being a "good fit" for a district or school can be a source of unconscious bias.

You can identify implicit bias of hiring/selection committee with Harvard Implicit Bias Test.

#RaceinEd2019

[Michelle LeBrun-Griffin @mlgserc]

No or small candidate pool of educators of color??? #RaceinEd2019

[David Tate @cloonanprincipl]

CMS Bulldogs represent at the #RaceinEd2019 Dismantling Systemic Racism Conference on Race, Education, and Success. Thank you @ctserc @WCGMemorialFund. @SPSSuper @olympiaeducates @StamAdvoSchools #cmsnews #SPSChallenge #SPSInspire #SPSPrepare #SPSMind #SPSHeart

[Michelle LeBrun-Griffin @mlgserc]

The research is clear...
#RaceinEd2019

[CT SERC @ctserc]

A student says they shouldn’t have to take an African American history class to learn about their role in US history. (Many snap fingers in response!) We talk about our school being culturally relevant, yet only security guards, behavioral techs, etc., look like us! #RaceinEd2019

[Michelle LeBrun-Griffin @mlgserc]

In 3rd grade I wrote, "Christopher you were no hero, you were a disgrace..." Why did I get detention for telling the truth? Won't you help me lift the voices of our ancestors and get our voices back? #RaceinEd2019

[Michelle LeBrun-Griffin @mlgserc]

Dr. Diane Kearney of Manchester PS, recipient of George A. Coleman Equity in Excellence Award, recognizes SERC for perseverance in mission when districts walked away in 2009.

[Michelle LeBrun-Griffin @mlgserc]

PaperVoices Youth Poetry Squad, Manchester, CT has implemented open mics during school day to provide platform to elevate and amplify student voice for change.

[Michelle LeBrun-Griffin @mlgserc]

Dr. Patricia Garcia, Supt. Windham PS and recipient of George A. Coleman Equity & Excellence Award, states "As a woman of color, latina, immigrant, English learner, parent, and educator, I know what it means to advocate for social justice for our students of color." #raceined2019