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Educational Visits, NEASC Accreditation Visits

NEASC Visit Recap: SEK Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Feb 2025

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My visit to SEK RIyadh in Feb 2025 as part of a NEASC prep visit. Join me to share an experience of an accreditation visit and the exciting opportunities it has! **Please Note** This is not an official representation of NEASC nor am I an employee or representative for NEASC. All opinions are my own and all images of or references to the schools visited are shared with consent and have no bearing on or indication of the results of their accreditation journey.

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Educational Visits, NEASC Accreditation Visits

NEASC Visit Recap: NEOM Community School Nov 2024

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My visit to NEOM Community School in November 2024 as part of a NEASC prep visit. Join me to share an experience of an accreditation visit and the exciting opportunities it has! **Please Note** This is not an official representation of NEASC nor am I an employee or representative for NEASC. All opinions are my own and all images of or references to the schools visited are shared with consent and have no bearing on or indication of the results of their accreditation journey.

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DEIJ Hot Takes, Tips and advice

Kimberly Wong demonstrates how to engage with equity in early years education | DEIJ Hot Takes

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Kimberly Wong presents a critical but often under considered DEIJ Hot Take in this episode – strategies to support students engaging with equity in the early years classrooms through parent engagement. Kimberly explains how the inclusion of parents and personal stories can lay the groundwork for acceptance and trust, for both the student and the families, as they work their way through school. This offers a springboard for deeper engagement with complex discussions regarding representation and belonging that may arise. Watch the full episode to learn a key approach to DEIJ work that can support your DEIJ journey.

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DEIJ Hot Takes, Tips and advice

Cora Yang leads the way to visible and equitable AI use in learning | DEIJ Hot Takes

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Cora Yang shares her successes from the her Student Innovation Lab with firm foundation in student agency and ownership of the learning. Two practices, along many others, that ensure the equity and representation in her work with AI in education. Watch the full episode to learn a key approach to DEIJ work that can support your DEIJ journey.

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DEIJ Hot Takes, Tips and advice

Yasmin Aslam-Hashmi demonstrates how to value every contributor | DEIJ Hot Takes

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Yasmin Aslam-Hashmi shares some exceptional examples of how we can value all contributors and move from a space of discomfort to one of comfort as we create learning spaces where people belong. Yasmin is a wonderful speaker who will have you reflecting on her message for a long time after listening, possibly refreshing your approach to belonging in your community! Watch the full episode to learn a key approach to DEIJ work that can support your DEIJ journey.

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DEIJ Hot Takes, Tips and advice

Casey Bailey explores the roles of labels in supporting neurodivergence | DEIJ Hot Takes

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As part of a rollout of the series: The labels you give when you don’t give labels, Casey Bailey joins us to share his expertise in supporting neurodivergence in the classroom and the impact that diagnosis can have to both support students and prevent harmful labels that are given when diagnosis labels are not there to help. Watch the full episode to learn a key approach to DEIJ work that can support your DEIJ journey.

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DEIJ Hot Takes, Tips and advice

Ruhina Cockar explains the power of non-directive approaches | DEIJ Hot Takes

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It was a joy to speak with Ruhina and learn more about what it means to be non-directive as an approach to creating inclusive environments in education. Ruhina walks us through critical strategies and how they can be applied to different contexts to support inclusive pathways to leadership positions and development of staff and students both personally and professionally. Watch the full episode to learn a key approach to DEIJ work that can support your DEIJ journey.

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DEIJ Hot Takes, Tips and advice

Joel Llaban invites us to become ‘Inquirers of Identity’ | DEIJ Hot Takes

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If you have not yet had the privilege of being on a course or workshop facilitated by the fantastic Joel Llaban, here are some of his central approaches shared in a joyous conversation. As the Director of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice at International School Services, Joel shares the concept of being an 'inquirer of identity' and the reciprocal responsibility needed in learning communities. Watch the full episode to learn a key approach to DEIJ work that can support your DEIJ journey.

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