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Promoting Civil Discourse and Navigating Divergent Beliefs in Independent Schools with John Gulla
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In this podcast episode, John Gulla, executive director of the Edward E. Ford Foundation, discussed navigating divergent beliefs and promoting civil discourse in independent schools. John shares his insights on using technology to address complex problems and emphasizes the importance of aligning tech tools with the mission of the school. They highlight the role of the Edward E. Ford Foundation in supporting innovative education projects and professional development through grants. The episode also touches on the challenges of youth mental health, the impact of technology on social interactions, and the necessity of creating safe spaces for students to express their opinions in a polarized climate.
Resources
- How Can Schools Combat the Teen Mental Health Crisis?
- Student Wellness/Mental Health, macOS Sequoia, and iPhone Mirroring, Access Points Community post
- Thriving in a World of Pluralistic Contention: A Framework for Schools, from the Edward E. Ford Foundation
- HeadSearch.org, Head of School database
- Coaching & Independent School Headship: Welcome to the Wild West,
- Bachmann on coaching
- Mission-Anchored Compensation Strategies, NBOA analysis of compensation systems within independent schools
- Research Insights: Governance, recommendations from ICAISA after analyzing school accreditation reports
- Here Comes Everybody, by Clay Shirky
- Community and Belonging, research and analysis regarding student experience with focus on community and belonging
- Kialo Edu, library of classroom debate and argumentative essay topics
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