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Nadia Bennett
Nadia Bennett is a former educational leader that made huge strides in the New Jersey education system during her 15+ years of service. During her time as a school leader, she was able to double the success rate of English Language Arts (ELA) test scores in her students, increase student attendance and boost teacher retention. In 2017, as principal of the Simon Gratz Mastery Charter School, the school topped the Philadelphia Charter School Performance Profile. Even the New Jersey Department of Education said she was responsible for “restoring faith in a district that had taken a turn for the worse.”
Show Highlights
- Importance of diverse representation, specifically highlighting the need for black people on the team
- Distinguishing between "black people" and "people of color"
- Taking responsibility for racial disparities in schools
- Importance of self-care and having a self-care plan
- Understanding the difference between self-care and general upkeep
- Strategies for creating systemic change and improving outcomes in schools
- The importance of leaders taking responsibility and monitoring data
- Understanding disparities in student attendance based on race
- Analyzing data to identify systemic barriers and take action.
- Examining disparities in representation among teaching and leadership staff compared to the student body
- Addressing biases in teacher recommendations for advanced classes.
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20 Diversity Equity and Inclusion Activities
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