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ASCD 2024 Recap
ASCD 2024 conference was a blast. Have been spreading the word on EQ within education for sometime and am excited I got to present it at...
Davina Ruiz
May 29, 20241 min read
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Using Restorative Approaches to Support Students With Speech Impediments
monkeybusinessimages / iStock Students who struggle to get their words out may be prone to misbehavior, but restorative practices can...
Davina Ruiz
May 29, 20241 min read
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The Benefits of Reflection for Students With Disabilities
PeopleImages / iStock By reflecting on their past work, students with disabilities can see how far they’ve come and their potential for...
Davina Ruiz
May 29, 20241 min read
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How to Navigate a New School as a New Administrator
Courtney Hale / iStock Taking on a role in a new school can be daunting—particularly if you’re new to leadership as well. Get off to a...
Davina Ruiz
May 29, 20241 min read
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edu Grind
May 29, 20240 min read
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Strengthening the Interconnected Relationship with School and CommUNITY using Restorative Practices – Webinar
Humans, from birth, are hardwired to connect with one another. Educators and CommUNITY members recognize the importance of fostering...
Branch Alliance for Educator Diversity
May 29, 20241 min read
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PODCAST EPISODE"Wearing different hats in Education" with Davina Ruiz
This episode features one of our amazing Admin CITE grads Davina Ruiz! Listen as Davina takes us through all the various positions she's...

edu Grind
Feb 8, 20241 min read
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edu Grind
Feb 8, 20240 min read
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Crisis Mindset No More! – Understanding Emotional Intelligence
The past two years have been a cycle of chaos, uncertainty and more. Issues that have always existed are all of sudden coming to light....

edu Grind
Dec 3, 20233 min read
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Reaching the WHOLE CHILD: Transform their Minds and Inner Selves
For decades, educational systems across the country have focused on the academic aspect of students. Constantly placing a number on a...

edu Grind
Dec 2, 20234 min read
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The Teacher Leader in ALL of US
The year 2020 has been a year of challenges, change, perseverance and innovation. Educators have been challenged beyond their measure,...

edu Grind
Dec 2, 20232 min read
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Teaching with Empathy
My educational philosophy consists of two very important concepts that I hold dear to my heart. The first is the strong belief that all...

edu Grind
Dec 2, 20234 min read
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