Welcome back, scholars! As you embark on a new academic year, remember that your presence in these spaces is not just powerful but also deeply valued, transformative, and needed. Your unique ideas, perspectives, talents, and creativity contribute to a rich tapestry of excellence, innovation, and promise. You are not just students; you are the backbone of our academic community.
Your voice is not just a tool, it's a powerful force. Use it! It has the power to inspire, transform, and create meaningful change. Don't be afraid to share your thoughts and ideas in the classroom, on campus, or in your community. Your insights can spark discussions that lead to new realities, unheard-of possibilities, and the kind of concrete change the world seeks. Your voice is not just powerful, it's transformative.
As you continue your academic journey, remember that your perspectives and experiences are not just important, but invaluable. They deserve to be heard. Use your voice to challenge the status quo and advocate for social justice. Your voice matters, and your unique perspectives are not just useful, but essential. Trust your power and commitment to make a difference in schools and the communities you serve.
You are a “dreamer,” “dream maker,” and a “dream shaper.” Use your voice to influence others, advocate for change, and make classrooms and the broader educational community responsive to the needs of marginalized and underserved students. Trust in your presence and your voice to make a difference.
Dr. Rashid Faisal is an Associate Professor and the Department Chair of the College of Urban Education at Davenport University. His expertise includes urban education, culturally responsive teaching, inclusive pedagogy, school leadership and principal training, ecological school systems, and the history of pre-Brown African American education.
Your voice is not just a tool, it's a powerful force. Use it! It has the power to inspire, transform, and create meaningful change. Don't be afraid to share your thoughts and ideas in the classroom, on campus, or in your community. Your insights can spark discussions that lead to new realities, unheard-of possibilities, and the kind of concrete change the world seeks. Your voice is not just powerful, it's transformative.
As you continue your academic journey, remember that your perspectives and experiences are not just important, but invaluable. They deserve to be heard. Use your voice to challenge the status quo and advocate for social justice. Your voice matters, and your unique perspectives are not just useful, but essential. Trust your power and commitment to make a difference in schools and the communities you serve.
You are a “dreamer,” “dream maker,” and a “dream shaper.” Use your voice to influence others, advocate for change, and make classrooms and the broader educational community responsive to the needs of marginalized and underserved students. Trust in your presence and your voice to make a difference.
Dr. Rashid Faisal is an Associate Professor and the Department Chair of the College of Urban Education at Davenport University. His expertise includes urban education, culturally responsive teaching, inclusive pedagogy, school leadership and principal training, ecological school systems, and the history of pre-Brown African American education.