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Lead with Soul: A New Vision for Leadership In today’s volatile business landscape, conventional leadership models are no longer sufficient. […]

Mirko shares six trust‑building strategies to strengthen collective teacher efficacy: peer observation, teacher‑led PD, mini shares, inter‑rater reliability, book studies and UDL‑designed PD. By centering relationships and teacher voice, schools can cultivate a shared belief that every student will succeed.

S.L.I.M. invites teachers to smile, listen deeply, get curious and build friendships so classrooms become communities. Mirko shows how empathy and student voice make UDL a culture of belonging, not just a set of strategies.

Most holidays aren’t universal, so celebrations can exclude students. Mirko shares strategies for inclusive holiday lessons that honor diverse identities and build engagement through collaboration and UDL.

UDL is the key to equity in urban schools. Mirko describes how learner agency, student voice and proactive planning remove barriers and transform classrooms, offering a blueprint of steps: embrace variability, interrogate bias, lean into discomfort and act.

Restorative practices aren’t just about discipline; they build community and repair harm by centering dignity, respect and voice. Mirko urges educators to embed Indigenous-rooted circle and justice practices into school culture, honor student voice and design circles that meet diverse needs.

The 2024 UDL Guidelines 3.0 update focuses on learner agency rather than expert learning. Mirko summarises the changes — removing adult‑centric language, addressing bias and elevating student voice — and encourages educators to co‑create learning with students.

Professional development shouldn’t be a one‑off event that teachers dread. Mirko urges leaders to transform PD into an ongoing culture of learning where teachers feel respected, engaged and supported, sharing research‑backed tips for making PD relevant and collaborative.

Ready to turn inclusive theory into practice? Mirko shares a 30‑minute UDL lesson tuning protocol that helps leaders and teachers quickly review and adjust lesson plans. The step‑by‑step process uses UDL principles and collaboration to ensure lessons meet the needs of all learners.

Equity isn’t a buzzword; it needs a clear, shared definition. Mirko explains that without consensus on what equity means, schools risk conflict and stalling. He urges educators to define equity together, calibrate by aligning stakeholders and then take proactive action to challenge inequities.