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Black History Month 2021

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

In this edition of Leaders in Education, we are bringing you the latest diversity, equity, and inclusion resources as we celebrate Black History Month.

How Can You Truly Make a Difference for Black History Month?

While February is Black History month, it is also an opportunity for organizations to honor their commitment to Black people in the present. This article shares 6 ways to take meaningful action now.

How to Build Black History Month Campaigns That Truly Honor Black Communities

As consumers, we should have a critical eye on the way our organizations and partners share their commitment to racial justice. We’ve all received the inbox notifications with updated brand awareness statements, proposed shifts in business practices, etc, but what does that actually mean? This article cuts through the noise on how to share.

Women have borne the brunt of this pandemic, at home and at work. As this study states, “while women constitute 47% of the U.S. labor force, they accounted for 54% of initial Covid-19 related job losses and still amount to 49% of those losses.” These numbers are even direr when looking specifically at women of color. This is one of the most robust studies about women in the workplace in times of COVID and what needs to change.

5 Powerful Ways to Take REAL Action on DEI

Organizations need scalable ways to ensure that their diversity & inclusion initiatives avoid common mistakes and are solid and sustainable. The REAL framework provides a dynamic structure all leaders can apply to their organizations when evaluating decisions through the lens of equity. 

Understanding Organizational Barriers to A More Inclusive Workplace

This study defines inclusivity as feelings of “authenticity, belonging, and comfort participating in the workplace.” McKinsey broke down response data by race, by gender, by seniority to pull out trends and key questions to answer who feels like they can be themselves at work.

Diversity and Inclusion Best Practices to Focus on in 2021

This helpful blog lays out key definitions and differences between “diversity” and “inclusion,” as well as quantitative metrics about the impact of diversity on teams. Our favorite, given our work: “According to Deloitte, 67% of job seekers use diversity as an important factor when considering companies and job offers.” We agree!

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Why You Need to Stop Using These Words and Phrases

One cannot talk about inclusion without including people with disabilities. However, many of us, unknowingly or not, still participate in the spread of ableism with our language every day. Ableist language shows up in different ways: as metaphors, jokes, or euphemisms. The article provides the reasons why we need to stop using these words and phrases.

 
Career Corner: Ask a Recruiter

Have you recently gotten a job offer that you don’t intend on taking? Here are my best practices for professionally declining:

• Whatever you do, don’t ghost (disappear, avoid responding) the employer. I’ve been ghosted too many times by applicants and candidates, and I can tell you that it’s unprofessional and will ultimately ruin your chances of ever being considered for a role with that organization in the future.

• Be timely. Once you decide to decline any offer or withdraw from a selection process, let the hiring team know. So much time goes into interviewing candidates - reviewing applications, setting up interviews with multiple stakeholders, and producing a lot of communications. The sooner you provide an update, the sooner they can make changes and notify the appropriate individuals. 

• When possible, provide honest feedback. Perhaps you realize the job function no longer aligns with your interests/skills, or you had an unprofessional  experience with the interview team. Your feedback can help improve a selection process or help you learn about more aligned openings on a team.

It can be really hard to decline an opportunity - the fear of letting someone else or yourself down is real! When done quickly and professionally, it can be a powerful tool for maintaining the relationship and positioning yourself for aligned opportunities in the future.

Need support navigating your career and job search? Our team can help. Check out WorkMonger’s Career Coaching services to learn more.

WorkMonger Team Recommendations

In this incredible conversation, Dr. Darnisa Amante-Jackson, the Founder and CEO of Disruptive Equity Education Project, or DEEP, talks about contextualizing our racial identities, the journey from diversity to equity, how leaders adequately build towards a more equitable future, and the challenges and opportunities of creating a truly equitable social enterprise. 

In this podcast episode, the hosts dive into the underreported news of the week, including protest data, Black-owned business partnerships, and Harriet Tubman. Netta Elzie gives an update on what’s happening with the nationwide protests. DeRay sits down with Dr. Daniel Laroche to discuss why glaucoma disproportionately impacts the Black community.

Featured Roles

Ewing Marion Kauffman School — Director of College Access and Persistence
 

The Ewing Marion Kauffman School is a free, public charter school serving more than 1,200 students in 5th through 12th grades. The district was recognized as Missouri Charter School of the Year in 2015. The Director of College Access and Persistence (DCAP) at the Kauffman School is responsible for leading the College Access and Success team to ensure matriculation and persistence of every graduating student into a university/college. The ideal candidate is a team manager with 5+ years of relevant experience.

Ewing Marion Kauffman School — Data Director
 

Kauffman seeks a senior-level leader to be their Director of Data. The DoD will manage the measurement portfolio of the Kauffman School, including student assessment, surveys, and organization priorities. Since Kauffman is a small charter network, this person will also have more strategic decision-making power. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of relevant experience in team management, strategic planning, as well as leadership development.

SPOTLIGHT JOBS

TrulyHired is a quick, easy, and tailored job board that specializes in providing JobSeekers with non-teaching roles at impact-driven education organizations. Here are a few of the amazing roles we have available. Check them out and apply if you're interested!

Margulf Foundation - Coordinator

YouthBuild Public Charter School - Data Manager

EdOps - Lead of Regional Marketing

Stronger Consulting Inc - Director, Talent and Human Resources

IDEA Public Schools - Principal in Residence

KIPP Metro Atlanta Schools - Finance Director

Phalen Leadership Academies - Remote Grant Writer

Texas Education Agency - Spanish Language Support Specialist

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