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EdTechKnowledgist w/35+ years experience in supporting adoption & integration of EdTech solutions to personalize learning for students and educators. Life partner w/@tomwhitby, #edchat. Pro public school, CEO of www.innovations4education.com. #EduSky
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I loved your book... listened to it on Audible. Will check out the podcast... Thanks!
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Some of What DEI isn’t:
-hiring an under qualified person for a job just because they’re a person of color
-hiring based on race just to meet diversity goals (this is illegal)
-a new fad or buzz word. DEI work has been going on for many many years, under different names
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-rooms to pray/meditate at work & other public places
-employee/network resource groups
-large print materials
-materials in different languages
-multiple religious options at hospitals
-accessible bikes and public transit accommodations
-company-covered mental/behavioral health resources
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-various food options for vegetarians/vegans/kosher/gluten-free/etc at medical facilities
-non smoking areas/end of smoking indoors
-being able to have medical professionals and your coworkers use your preferred name (not just queer people have those)
-wellness programs and incentives
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-pay equity & transparency
-parental leave (time & pay)
-coming back to a job after birthing a child
-work accommodations for a variety of disabilities
-flexible work arrangements
-inclusive chairs and beds in medical facilities
-belt extenders on planes
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Some of what DEI is:
-ramps and sidewalk curb cuts
-subtitles & captions (TV & phone)
-family restrooms
-changing tables in men’s restrooms
-breast feeding/pumping stations & accommodations
-floating paid holidays
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Send you a virtual hug... 🤗
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That's really all it takes - a good leader lifts up and builds... and it sounds like YOU deserved it - GREAT JOB!
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fyi - Civics Education is a division of iCivics is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to advancing civic learning so young people have the confidence to shape the world around them and believe in our country’s future.
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Exactly 😢
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Happy Birthday!
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Perfect - thanks.
So bummed we missed each other at FETC!
Hope to see you soon.
J
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How to join Laurie? So many things on the newsletter, is there a direct link just to join? I'd be happy to pass along...