Week 8: Women In School Leadership

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Mcleod covers four initiatives for women in education today. 

  1. Women Who Lead: Women Who Lead has more than 500 curated video conversations with over 70 women who hold leadership positions in education. There are 8 different learning modules, customized pathway options, protocols, scholarship opportunities, a private discussion forum, a curated Twitter list, and much, much more
  2. SheLeadsEdu: led by the phenomenal Jody Britten and Missy Emler and their team of ‘hell raisers.’ SheLeadsEdu hosts frequent Twitter chats, online video meetups, and book clubs. There also is a private community for participants as well as a SheLeadsEdu directory of women leaders around the world. 
  3. WomenEd:   a ‘global grassroots movement’ that brings together both existing and aspiring women leaders in education across the globe. WomenEd boasts a community of over 35,000 participants and has hosted hundreds of events. The leaders of WomenEd have a new book out, titled 10% Braver: Inspiring Women to Lead Education
  4. Women's Leadership Incubator: sponsored by the Office of Professional Learning and Community Education (PLACE) in the University of Wisconsin School of Education. The incubator experience begins in July 2021 and will feature ongoing coaching, regular meetings with experts, community action projects, and access to relevant research from one of the best colleges of education in the world.
It was refreshing to see this topic on this page. If you have time to really go through these initiatives, there are some great resources for women in leadership roles in education. With how many women are in education, the percentage of women in leadership should really be exponentially higher. I like to think we are making headway in this category, especially when you look at our cohort! But the reality is we are still slow to progress in this area. 

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Comments

  1. UnknownFebruary 23, 2021 at 5:34 PM

    These are some great resources! These look like some interesting options to dive into for different ideas and opportunities- I will have to check them out!

    -Sylvia Barrett
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    1. Tara ThompsonFebruary 24, 2021 at 4:49 AM

      Hi Sylvia,
      Yes, there is a lot of information to empower women in education to climb the administrative ladder. Check it out for sure!

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  2. Kayla Miller's Tech Leadership BlogFebruary 23, 2021 at 7:35 PM

    Hi there,
    I really appreciate these resources. These are very helpful and informative, and I would like to continue reading about these initiatives. They can empower female teachers in many ways!
    Kayla Miller- Week 8

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    1. Tara ThompsonFebruary 24, 2021 at 4:50 AM

      Hi Kayla,
      You're welcome! I feel with how much women make up the educational workforce, we really should hold more administrative offices. These are great reads if you have time.

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  3. Pi's Math Technology BlogFebruary 26, 2021 at 8:24 PM

    Tara, I love your comments on the disproportionate number of women in leadership compared to women in the field of education. It is for that exact reason that I would never consider any goal for myself in my career (admin, central office, etc.) as too big or crazy. I think that everyone starts somewhere and it is good to have ambition and goals and that is exactly the attitude we should be instilling in our next generation of girls. I am personally very interested in the scholarship opportunities that Women Who Lead offers (schooling can be so expensive!) as I explore next steps in my education. Thanks for the info! -Jackie W8

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    1. Tara ThompsonFebruary 27, 2021 at 8:39 AM

      Hi Jackie,
      It is something we need to really think about in education. You are welcome for the information! Higher Education is expensive, and I think it is one of the reasons women are disproportionality underrepresented in Administration.

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