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Growing Another Perspective

Inspiring courageous leadership and a mindset to authentically create paths that open doors for each learner.

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Including personalized keynotes, breakout sessions, book studies, and more.

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Coaching

Supporting educational leaders with ongoing individualized leadership development.

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Helping large and small educational systems refine practices to enhance educator performance and student outcomes.

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Engaging educators in professional learning centered around meeting the needs of each and every learner.

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Training and counseling educational leaders to lead with coherence.

Leading Your School Toward Equity

A four-step process for effective equity practices in schools, with an array of professional development activities, leadership tips, and downloadable tools.

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Sowing S.E.E.D.S (Standing for Equity in Education by Defying Silence)

“Times are changing, but the mission remains the same. We must ensure that each learner has access to a high-quality learning environment which includes authentic opportunities to thrive.”

-Dwayne Chism

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Leading Your School Towards Equity(Webinar)

The ASCD webinar Leading Your School Toward Equity, presented by Dr. Dwayne Chism, offers a practical, four-step framework to help school leaders implement meaningful equity practices. It guides educators in defining equity, developing an “equity lens,” and fostering a school culture that supports fair outcomes for all students. The session includes leadership strategies, professional development activities, and downloadable tools to support this work

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Artis Lee Chism Seed of Hope Award

The Artis Lee Chism Seeds of Hope Award honors the enduring legacy of Artis Lee Chism, a devoted caregiver who operated an in-home daycare for over 20 years. Artis dedicated her life to nurturing her family and the countless children who came through her care, watching them grow with love and guidance. She believed deeply in the importance of taking care of others, planting seeds of hope, kindness, and integrity in the hearts of all she encountered. This award is presented to those who, like Artis, are committed to sowing the seeds of potential and making a lasting impact on the lives of young people. 

Congratulations to our 2024 school winner Meagan Bakhit, Principal of Adams Elementary!!

Shifting the Perspective Nationwide

Shifting Perspectives, Inc. is committed to promoting equity and ensuring that the needs of all students are met. We believe each student deserves access to high-quality education, regardless of background or circumstances. With a nationwide reach, we are dedicated to working closely with school districts and leaders to solve challenges in meeting the needs of all learners. We are passionate about positively impacting students' lives and helping them reach their full potential.

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Growing Another Perspective

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Teachers who are highly effective will have a positive impact on student learning that is greater than the impact of other factors, such as class size, school resources, and socioeconomic status.

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A teacher’s beliefs have impact on their teaching practices, student learning outcomes, and classroom climate.

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When leaders are unable to build a culture centered around coherence equity efforts fall short.

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Equity vision statements that are not thoroughly understood or coupled with inaction are meaningless.

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Excavating the Artifacts of Student Learning

Excavating the Artifacts of Student Learning

In examining the effectiveness of a lesson, educators and coaches need to go beyond the "Eye Test."

Paving a Coherent Path to Equity

Paving a Coherent Path to Equity

Many equity efforts fail because adults don't share a vision of what disrupting inequities requires. School leaders can fix that.

Giving Black Male Leaders the Mentoring They Most Need

Giving Black Male Leaders the Mentoring They Most Need

The article highlights the unique challenges Black male principals face due to racial isolation, stereotypes, and underrepresentation in school leadership.

Three Principles for Fairer, More Relevant Grading

Three Principles for Fairer, More Relevant Grading

Dwayne Chism and Susan Brookhart argue that grading should reflect student learning—not behavior or bias.

Testimonials

As a black male student, educator, and leader this book spoke to me on a personal, emotional, and professional level.  School leaders have been discussing Equity and trying to crack its illusive code for some time now.  Unfortunately, in too many instances the conversation becomes stale, frustrating, and unproductive.  Dr. Chism provides refreshing insight on the subject and demystifies it for school leaders.  His examples are illuminating. His assessments are accurate.  And most importantly, his solutions are practical. Chism has managed to eloquently mix together theory, experience, and not so common "common sense" into a recipe for success.  This is a framework that can give today's educational leader confidence when addressing this complex issue.
 

- Dr. Jayson Strickland - Superintendent of Hogan Prep Academy

Dwayne Chism has answered the call for an equity book that speaks to the role of school leadership, replete with strategies for success. This needs to be in the hands of any school leader who’s serious about the infusion of equitable practices for EACH of the students in the building!

- Baruti K. Kafele - Bestselling author of The Equity and Social Justice Education 50

Dr. Dwayne Chism presented equity-based leadership and teaching practices during teacher’s institute at my site. His knowledge, passion, and conviction could be felt throughout the entirety of his presentation. Never have I heard or taken part in any professional learning around equity that drew all people regardless of race, gender, orientation, etc. into a unified commitment to bring forth action. The learning was practical, and we left knowing that no matter what issues or concerns present, “the answer is in the room.

- Javon Childs, Sr. - Principal Computech Middle School - Fresno, CA

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