Radical care: Leading with love

Radical care: Leading with love

Author: Ethical Schools January 15, 2022 Duration: 47:15
We speak with Dr. Rosa Rivera-McCutchen, associate professor of leadership studies at Lehman College, CUNY, about the importance of school leaders and teachers practicing radical care, including listening with intent and addressing skill gaps with honesty. Dr. Rivera-McCutchen talks about the importance of teachers getting to know the life of the neighborhoods around their schools. Overview  00:00-00:50 Intros 00:50-02:57 Meaning of the book title, ”Radical Care” 02:57- 04:55 Five components of radical care 04:55-08:00 Creating a culture of radical care 08:00-10:27 Graduate students’ reactions to going on walking tours into the communities of their schools 10:27-12:21 Listening, reflecting, not selling students short 12:21:16:45 How principals can create authentic relationships with staff 16:47-20:07 Working and talking with teachers who are burned out or not interested in change 20:07-23:38 Balancing demands for excellence with realities of skills gaps 23:38-31:16 Talking with graduate school students, teachers, students about gaps in their skills 31:16-34:53 How school leaders can leverage their power strategically for change 34:53-38:09 Hw school leaders can avoid burnout 38:09-43:40 Need for change in teaching and leadership education programs 43:40- Outro Transcript

Conversations about education often focus on test scores and curriculum, but there’s a deeper layer that truly shapes a student’s experience. Ethical Schools digs into that layer, exploring what it means to build a learning community grounded in integrity and care. Each week, hosts Amy and Jon sit down with educators and innovators who are actively reimagining schools. You’ll hear specific, grounded discussions about the practical work of creating environments where every student feels safe and respected. The dialogue frequently addresses how to support young people dealing with trauma, moving beyond theory to share actionable strategies that teachers are using right now. More than just problem-solving, this podcast highlights how to empower students themselves to become advocates and changemakers in their own communities. It’s a series that connects philosophy with daily practice, looking at the social and cultural structures within schools through a lens of ethics. For anyone invested in the future of education-whether you’re a teacher, administrator, or simply a concerned community member-this podcast offers a thoughtful and necessary perspective on the foundational values that make education meaningful.
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