[Episode 52] Having the Courage to "Love Them First"

Courage is action in the face of fear.  Being an Educator right now takes courage. While the rest of the world is divided and children’s success is still being measured by standardized test scores, it takes courage to focus on love and own our roles in education. Sit down with Principal Mauri Melander Friestleben, from the documentary, https://www.lovethemfirst.com/ (Love Them First: Lessons From Lucy Laney Elementary), and our host, Wendy Amato, as they reflect on the state of education, the burnout many teachers are facing, and how we can stay resilient and courageous even during the hardest times.  Continue LearningReferences Principal Friestleben mentionshttps://www.history.com/topics/black-history/central-high-school-integration ( the Little Rock 9) Professional Learning 3-credit continuing education course: https://courses.learnersedge.com/courses/dl/council-bluffs/Teachers-Matter/5211?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=EST%20S%20_%20Brand&utm_term=learners%20edge&gclid=Cj0KCQiAxoiQBhCRARIsAPsvo-x4o7fPxPrrYoSzcEFDAhXk-QdC-y5HLN-83E9sxsaaqPCFcNtgHGAaAuxFEALw_wcB&content=&grade=&credits=&format=&partner=&srch=5211&nat=false (Teachers Matter) 3-credit continuing education course: https://courses.learnersedge.com/courses/dl/social-emotional-learning/Social-and-Emotional-Learning-Starts-with-You/5203?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=EST%20S%20_%20Brand&utm_term=learners%20edge&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIv8yUosjk9QIVGQaICR1aswSDEAAYASABEgLlFfD_BwE&content=&grade=&credits=&format=&partner=&srch=hope&nat=false (Social and Emotional Learning Starts With You) Videos Featured Documentary: https://www.lovethemfirst.com/ (Love Them First: Lessons From Lucy Laney Elementary) https://learn.teachingchannel.com/video/intellectual-engagement-mind-heart-hands-learning (Intellectual Engagement: Mind, Heart, Hands-On Learning) Reading https://www.learnersedge.com/blog/educating-heart (Educating the H