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Public schools have become culture war battlegrounds as politically motivated groups target initiatives around race, equity, social-emotional learning, gender identity and diversity and inclusion concepts. How can school district leaders effectively respond and reclaim the narrative so that parents and the community support this crucial work? How do we navigate these treacherous waters while pursuing our educational goals and honoring personal ethics?
Dr. Sheldon Berman is currently AASA’s Lead Superintendent for Social-Emotional Learning after serving as a superintendent across 28 school years in four districts—Hudson, MA; Jefferson County (Louisville), KY; Eugene, OR; and Andover, MA. He is the author of five books as well as numerous articles and book chapters on education policy, social-emotional learning, universal design for learning, special education, social responsibility, and education reform. He has been a contributor to the monthly Ethical Educator column in the School Administrator since January 2012. Dr.
Molalla River School District is providing students with early exposure to careers starting in Kindergarten while building the critical skills needed for success in college, careers, and life using a career-connected, project-based learning approach.