Tamera Malone

Tag: social justice

  • Building Bridges in the Classroom: Exploring Cultural Competence

    We’re diving deeper into our ongoing journey towards culturally relevant pedagogy (CRP)! We’ve explored this framework’s heart (volition) and left brain (critical consciousness). Now, let’s shift to the right brain – cultural competence. Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings defines cultural competence as the ability of students to: These abilities translate to students expressing their cultural identity through…

  • Understanding Oppression: Root Causes, Effects, and the Struggle for Full Humanity

    Oppression, at its core, is any act or system that hinders individuals or groups from reaching their full potential and living freely. This post delves into the core aspects of this complex concept, exploring its definition, motivations, and the devastating cycle it perpetuates.  Oppression manifests in various forms, like exploitation (unequal exchange of labor for…

  • 5 Characteristics of a Revolutionary School Leader

    When deciding who will educate our children, we must be clear and explicit about the characteristics, qualifications, skills, competencies, beliefs, values, and mindsets we want this person to have. My local school district just welcomed a new superintendent. This person is most responsible for designing and managing a school system that meets the academic, social,…