Respect for All

Why Listen?How do we ensure respect for all? SHRM has removed the work "equity" from its program name. Yet a recent EdWeek article states there are still impactful efforts going on in districts, focused on belonging.The important work here is about improvements to the employee and student experience. Culture and climate are enhanced by awareness and action informed through access and belonging. How can we shift the focus so the conversations continue, and the hard work to ensure respect for all keeps its momentum? GuestsLoudoun County Public Schools Director of Talent Development Tanisha Holland  Experience Management Institute Vice President of Strategy Dr. Naima KhandakerTopics Student outcomes and employee experience both have proven positive impacts due to access- and belonging-based programs. This episode explores:Why it's important to know how to implement best practices for students and educatorsMeaningful work in education to reinforce and activate welcoming environmentsHow we can prepare people for conversations that are critical for collaboration and meaningful work on culture and climateWhy training itself is not a solution, and why it is important to change daily behaviors How we can move forward together in situations where we cannot say some words but need to communicate the message that all means all, and everyone is worthy of empathy, respect, and understandingResourcesConsider becoming a trailblazer. Check out the American Association for School Personnel Administrators’ new course, “Building a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Workplace.” This course is for anyone who leads or supports related work at their organization, whether public, private, or nonprofit.  With six self-paced lessons, the course provides essential tools for practitioners and teams to activate in their organizations. By completing the course, you receive a microcredential.The course can be taken individually, or teams can participate together to intentionally learn and activate new practices together.Follow us on LinkedIn!