The Verdict Is In
We heard the three guilty verdicts in the George Floyd murder case. Yesterday, April 21, all CT3 team members refrained from email, Zoom meetings, and work to reflect on the changes they could make (in their own actions and communities) to act against racism and actively commit to those changes. While it would have been […]
What to Consider When Planning How to Spend CARES/ESSER Dollars
Over the last 18 months, we have faced more challenges as educators than one would hope to encounter in an entire career. Because we are a resilient workforce, educators met the COVID and racism pandemics in the virtual space with perseverance and integrity. Our leaders and our teachers have shown unparalleled resilience and innovation matched […]
Performative or Substantive?
At CT3 we commit to support real change — internally and externally — in the anti-racist movement that is well overdue in our country. We provide our Juneteenth 2019 statement to our partners and larger network of educators as a guide for many, if not all, of the decisions we make to support our team […]
High Expectations…
The following is the third of 11 posts dedicated to providing an overview of the No-Nonsense Nurturer leader behaviors in anticipation of CT3’s summer leadership workshops. We hope to support all leaders with behaviors essential for every organization. The No-Nonsense Nurturer® Leader: Models humility Sets high expectations Creates a culture of coaching Builds collective efficacy […]
The No-Nonsense Nurturer Leader Is Committed to Being an Anti-Racist — Part 1
The following blog is the first of 11 dedicated to providing an overview of the No-Nonsense Nurturer leader behaviors in anticipation of CT3’s summer leadership workshops. We hope to support all leaders with behaviors essential for every organization. The No-Nonsense Nurturer® Leader: Models humility Sets high expectations Creates a culture of coaching Builds collective efficacy […]
Living History Makers: Chineka Jones, Teacher & Middle School Grade Level Lead
Every day, educators are making history through their selfless service to our communities. CT3 and ASCD are recognizing some of these educators through Living History profiles to share their great work and powerful impact. This February, Black History Month, we highlight Black educators who are making history. We spoke with Chineka Jones, Middle School English Teacher […]
A Lesson in Humility
I decided to write this post after I witnessed the events of January 6, 2021 in our nation’s capital. Like many, I was in disbelief, frustrated, saddened, humiliated, and angry. I am a U.S. Airforce veteran and consider myself very patriotic. The events of January 6 disturbed me and challenged my confidence in our government. […]
Vulnerability and Our Journey to Become and Anti-Racist Organization
Origin of Our Journey to Anti-Racism On Juneteenth, CT3 made a commitment to become a leading anti-racist organization. Soon after, our seven-person anti-racism (AR) committee set out to actualize that commitment. Referring to the work of Dr. Ibram X. Kendi and other experts, our team agreed that to be an anti-racist is to actively take […]
