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Equity Unlocked: The Culturally Responsive School Leadership Podcast

Stay at the forefront of Culturally Responsive School Leadership with conversations that bridge research and real-world practice. Hosted by Dr. Muhammad Khalifa and the CRSLI team, this podcast features powerful insights from scholars and practitioners including Dr. Gholdy Muhammad, Dr. Keith Mayes, Dr. Jamila Dugan, and many more.

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Navigating Risk through the Power of Terminology

This episode is the second in our three-part series designed to help school leaders navigate the rapidly changing legal landscape around diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA). Dr. Muhammad Khalifa and attorney-educator Jeremy Chan-Kraushar examine how the terms we use—in policy, communication, and daily practice—can shape both legal interpretation and community trust. Together they discuss real-world examples of how terminology influences risk, perception, and outcomes in schools. Each conversation in this series is paired with a companion issue brief authored by the CRSLI team and Jeremy Chan-Kraushar, offering deeper legal context and practical guidance for culturally responsive leaders. Read the full blog post and download the companion issue brief to share with your team.

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Featuring Preeminent Thought Leaders in CRSL

Dr. Muhammad Khalifa and the CRSLI team share profound, thought-provoking and paradigm shifting conversations with school leaders and solars such as...
  • Dr. Gholdy Muhammad, professor and best-selling author of Cultivating Genius and Unearthing Joy.
  • Dr. Nimo Abdi, school leadership researcher with a focus on supporting the Somali diaspora community.
  • Dr. Jamila Dugan, co-author of Street Data, scholar and leadership practitioner with a focus on radical dreaming and humanizing data practices.
  • Dr. Bodurin Banwo, scholar and activist with a focus on African-centered and culture-specific school models 
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