Uniting To Upend the School Status Quo

Is education really the great equalizer it's supposed to be?

No, but this episode's guests are working to fix that. 

Marsha Davis is the co-founder and CEO of Davis Squared Consulting, an organization that helps schools provide equitable educational experiences for all. Combining comprehensive data analysis and deep compassion for the challenges school leaders face, Marsha helps faculty and staff understand the ways they can better serve students with marginalized identities. Then, she and her team work with admin, teachers, parents, and students to create sustainable systems that ensure all kids have access to a high quality education.

Dr. Donnie Hale does this too, but using a different methodology. As Southern Regional Deputy Director for the Coalition for Community Schools, he focuses on empowering cities and counties to adopt the Community School strategy in their public schools. This innovative model converts districts into interconnected resource ecosystems centered around their educational institutions. Within these ecosystems, students and families not only get the support they need, but they also become impact leaders in their communities.

Together, this episode’s guests stress the importance of inviting diverse groups of people into discussions about school-related problems. Both Marsha and Donnie also underscore the power of taking united, systematic action to solve them.

If you want to learn more about Davis Squared Consulting, check out the company’s LinkedIn page: www.linkedin.com/company/davis-squared-consulting, or visit its website: www.davissquaredconsulting.com

For more information on the Community School strategy, visit the Coalition for Community School’s website: www.communityschools.org

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