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Conversations with children have a great deal of power. In fact, even simple conversations are an important dimension of our human superpower. The science is unambiguous. Children who have a lot of quality conversations during their childhoods tend to have important advantages over children who do not. These advantages range from language and communication skills to a secure sense of belonging and confidence. But not all conversations are equal… In this episode, we’ll speak with Harvard Professor, Dr. Rebecca Rolland, about her book The Art of Talking with Children: The Simple Keys to Nurturing Kindness, Creativity, and Confidence in Kids. Her book offers practical, research-based advice about how people who converse with children can maximize the incredible potential of the simple conversation. It’s also vital advice for those of us who want to one day unleash our superpower for the sake of all our children.   Here are links to where you can buy Dr. Rebecca Rolland’s book: https://lnkd.in/eTQFZP4y   https://lnkd.in/eG4QgrAR  

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We are thrilled to share a glowing testimonial from Canfield, OH! Our client raves about Jen's presentation skills and creating a safe space for open discussion. We love hearing feedback like this! https://buff.ly/3YdOXYE #scienceofreading #keystoliteracy #literacypd #literacyprofessionaldevelopment #literacyresource #literacyresources #testimonial

A systemic analysis of racism helps us see that the Civil Rights Act and other civil-rights-era laws, while important, did not end the way racism works in our society. To understand the dynamics that sustain and perpetuate racism, we need to analyze it systemically. This is a clip of my conversation with Anaridis Rodriguez on Generation Rising. Learn more about “Metaracism: How Systemic Racism Devastates Black Lives—and How We Break Free” on my website: https://lnkd.in/ew5daqCi #Metaracism  #TriciaRoseBook  #MetaracismBook #SystemicRacism  #SocialJustice #RacialJustice  #BlackLivesMatter   #RacismInAmerica #EducateYourself #Books  #NonFiction #InclusiveReads  #DiverseBooks  #BlackAuthors  #blackbooks  #blackwriters

In celebrating the Week of the Young Child (WOYC), the Black Women Educators (BWE) of NC will acknowledge different member's work as it coincides with the premise and principles of WOYC from a different lens aligned to children, families, educators, and community stakeholders. It is important to expand the horizon of what these beautiful, powerful, bold, innovative, Black women are doing in field of education.     Let's start today with the video titled, Selecting Culturally and Linguistically Children's Books by Dr. Brenda K. Williamson. It is important to select children's books which are diverse and inclusive ensuring illustrations are not reflective of stereotypes. Dr. Rudine Sims Bishop's concept of mirrors, windows and sliding glass doors is discussed with slides displaying various diverse books for children birth to age eight. In addition, two tools are referenced to selecting books highlighting diversity of characters, vocabulary, values (e.g., equity, fairness, inclusion), avoiding societal stereotypes and more.   Knowledge Is powerful towards being an agent of social justice change through ACTION. Increased knowledge brings increased responsibility. #drbkw #bweofnc #woyc2024   https://lnkd.in/eMiua6DR

This phrase can be punctuated in two very different ways, leading to distinct interpretations: “A woman, without her man, is nothing.” (Suggesting a woman’s identity is tied to her man) “A woman: without her, man is nothing.” (Emphasizing the importance of a woman) Both versions highlight how punctuation can dramatically change meaning, making it a great exercise for students to discuss the implications of each interpretation!

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When people hear the term “rhetoric,” they often think of words full of sound and fury signifying nothing. Yet that is a woeful misunderstanding of the beauty and power of persuasive language and argument. In this episode rife with back-to-school vibes, Temple Law Professor Marian Braccia breaks down the where, how, and why rhetorical devices belong in oral and written advocacy; reveals why rhetorical devices have an massive impact, even on the cellular level, on finders of fact; refreshes your recollection on devices you already know while introducing others that belong in your repertoire; and totally geeks out about how fun, easy, and powerful they are to use.   https://lnkd.in/e5Bv_PFi

Check out the latest NITA podcast on rhetoric and how an effective advocate uses it to persuade their audience. Worth the listen!