“Educating All Learners” Podcast with Cathi Davis

To hear Principal Cathi Davis speak and share the inclusive journey of Ruby Bridges Elementary and her philosophy on education and social justice, one is immediately inspired and the collective call to action is refueled. The start of Ruby Bridges Elementary inclusive journey is unique. This was a new school that was created and physically built as an inclusive and equitable school for all learners, educators and families. Since opening in 2020, Ruby Bridges Mission and Vision are reflected in each and every part of the design and daily experiences at Ruby Bridges.
In this podcast episode, Caché Owens speaks with Cathi Davis to discuss the school’s work of disrupting ableism and promoting inclusivity and its practices and among its staff.

Demosites host Washington State Leadership from OSPI and the Legislature

Demonstration site visits are a transformational learning process and a chance for visiting schools to engage with the educators at the sites. This year the Demonstration Sites have opened their doors more than ever and had the opportunity to host many schools across the state, international educational leaders, as well as Washington State leadership from OSPI and the legislature. Edwin Pratt Early Learning with the support of their superintendent hosted 9 leaders from OPSI, 5 representatives from WA State legislature, an Educational Service District representative from PSESD, and the shoreline school board. At this visit inspiration sparked and more interest to see other sites followed. Hood Canal Preschool has the opportunity to host OSPI leadership in December.

In this professional development the Demonstration sites have the opportunity to share their journey. Concepts discussed are barriers perceived and real they have overcome or are working to address, the asset based approach used throughout their journey, inclusionary practices they are leveraging to promote inclusion in their community, as well as next steps.

There are more opportunities to see these and other demonstration sites in action this winter and spring. Click here to schedule a visit. All are welcome!

IPP Demo Sites: WASA Visits McMicken Heights

The month McMicken Elementary hosted WASA and Steilacoom SD. This visit features how McMicken and Highline SD are connecting with district leadership from visiting school districts who are eager to learn how to increase capacity and build sustainable systems. Thank you to WASA, our IPP cadre partners, for your continued collaboration and efforts to increase district scale. A huge shoutout to McMicken to be so gracious in sharing your school, ever evolving inclusive journey and artifacts with visitors.