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I started off, just talking shit online, and now I have a full fledged, with 75,000 views. Not bad for moonlighting and fighting for social justice.

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June 23, 2019 joetruss

I Found My Facilitator’s Voice – Reflections on my 1st day-long Workshop

I just wrapped up my first one day workshop and I am on cloud 9. The energy of holding space and connecting with radical educators was unparalleled. Unprecedented. I think I learned as much as the participants and I found my voice.

June 16, 2019 joetruss

Monthly Leader Spotlight – Eran DeSilva (Leading in the Belly of the Beast)

What does it mean to lead in the belly of the beast, and what do you do about it? Hear what Eran DeSilva has learned through her leadership and teaching experience.

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June 2, 2019 joetruss

Why I Didn’t Leave my Principal Job

Principals call it quits every year. That was almost me, but I’m coming back. Here’s why I’m returning and what I’m looking forward to in 2019-2020.

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May 19, 2019 joetruss

10 Things on every Equity Leader’s End of Year Checklist

What’s on your equity checklist?

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May 12, 2019 joetruss

Keep the Canaries Alive: Design Thinking Meets Racial Equity in Schools

You may WANT to redesign your bell schedule, but how do you do it with equity in mind? What process can you go through, where can you get inspiration, and what are some pitfalls to avoid? And how the hell do you keep the canaries alive?

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April 27, 2019 joetruss

3 Schools You Actually Need to Visit in El Paso

When leaders and educators visit schools they jumpstart their learning. We can gain a lot from the success of others. Here’s what I learned about leadership and deeper learning from visiting 3 transformational schools in El Paso, Texas.

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April 20, 2019 joetruss

Monthly Leader Spotlight – Trevor Gardner (Leading in the Belly of the Beast)

What does it mean to lead in the belly of the beast, and what do you do about it? Hear what Trevor Gardner has learned through his leadership and teaching experience.

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April 6, 2019 joetruss

Freedom Dreaming – Book Review – We Want to Do More Than Survive

What happens when students or color go beyond simply surviving the onslaught of assimilation and discrimination in public education? Bettina Love eloquently invites for to make a deeper commitment to action. Read this book review by Nadine Sanchez.

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March 28, 2019 joetruss

Deeper Learning Conference 2019 – Review

I just wrapped up 3 days of deep learning at the Deeper Learning 2019 Conference, in San Diego, put on by the High Tech High folks. Workshops, keynotes, good music, good food, and lots of learning. But should YOU go?

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March 23, 2019 joetruss

50,000 views – I’m Writing a Book!

For real though? 50,000 views? It’s been 1 year of blogging for me and now I’m working on a new book.

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March 2, 2019 joetruss

Go to a National Equity Project Institute, It Might Change Yo Whole Life

Here are my reflections and takeaways from attending the Leading for Equity in Complex Systems Institute led by the National Equity Project. Good folks, good ideas, and good for the soul. See why.

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February 24, 2019 joetruss

Equity Ain’t Free Homie

If we are trying to bring about more equity in schools, we need a strong plan and resources, most of which cost money. But why don’t we have it and what would we actually spend more money on?

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February 9, 2019 joetruss

How to Explore White Supremacy Culture with School Staff

We should address White Supremacy Culture in our schools, but where do we start? What conversations can you have with staff? See what I observed and learned from starting this work with my school.

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January 26, 2019 joetruss

Advice for 1st Year Principals to win the Marathon

Your first year is pretty damn important. Culturally responsive leaders don’t have time to make too many mistakes. Here’s some advice and resources for you to prepare to win the marathon.