Month: August 2013

50th anniversary of MLK’s “I have a dream” speech

50th anniversary of MLK’s “I have a dream” speech

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I watched and listened to much of the event honoring the 50th anniversary of Dr. King’s “I have a dream speech.”

It was inspiring and prompted me to watch the entirety of Dr. King’s speech again. We hear the sound bytes from the speech often enough, but listening, really listening, to his entire message was well worth my time. It is a reminder of the obstacles that had to be overcome, an opportunity to reflect on the progress that has been made, and a reminder there is much to do still today.

“I say to you today, my friends, though, even though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still have a dream.”

—Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., August 28th, 1963

Back to School and Out in the World

Back to School and Out in the World

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Image created for West Wind Education Policy by Leah Dusterhoft

This is the first year that all of my children are in school.  I think that Beckett, returning from his first day of kindergarten, summed it up for all of us when he said:  “Best day ever!”

Sometimes as the mom it is easy to get caught up gathering supplies, washing clothes, buying new shoes, and packing lunches, and those are all important.  But the beginning of school this year is so much bigger than all that.  My kids are out there in the world, learning, growing, and finding out where they fit.  And that is awesome! Continue reading “Back to School and Out in the World”

Leadership and Implementation: A Collaborative Inquiry Protocol

Leadership and Implementation: A Collaborative Inquiry Protocol

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West Wind Education Policy Inc. originally developed this Collaborative Inquiry Protocol to guide our consultations on racial equity in K–12 public education. We have since customized the protocol for specific audiences, including those working on educator evaluation system redesign and—here—those using implementation science to support their work.

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Quick Scan: Resources for Designing, Implementing, and Sustaining Online Communities of Practice

Quick Scan: Resources for Designing, Implementing, and Sustaining Online Communities of Practice

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West Wind conducted a quick scan of the field to find information for the 2013 Global Implementation Conference about the use of social media in support of online communities of practice (CoPs). The following scan was prepared by Deb Hansen. This scan is not intended to be an exhaustive review of available resources; rather, it is a compilation of some of the resources we use most in our work.

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Learning a New Skill

Learning a New Skill

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Learning a new skill, even if it is a hobby, can inform your thinking about the learning conditions adults need to be successful. Please view my video blog about learning a new skill and my reflections on learning conditions for teachers and school leaders. Leave a comment, if you would like to discuss the ideas I shared in my blog.

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