Courage is action in the face of fear.

Being an Educator right now takes courage. While the rest of the world is divided and children’s success is still being measured by standardized test scores, it takes courage to focus on love and own our roles in education. Sit down with Principal Mauri Melander Friestleben, from the documentary, Love Them First: Lessons From Lucy Laney Elementary, and our host, Wendy Amato, as they reflect on the state of education, the burnout many teachers are facing, and how we can stay resilient and courageous even during the hardest times.

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References

• Principal Friestleben mentions the Little Rock 9

Professional Learning

• 3-credit continuing education course: Teachers Matter
• 3-credit continuing education course: Social and Emotional Learning Starts With You

Videos

• Featured Documentary: Love Them First: Lessons From Lucy Laney Elementary
• Intellectual Engagement: Mind, Heart, Hands-On Learning

Reading

• Educating the Heart through Social-Emotional Skills
• We Need Black History Month More Than Ever