Issues of Equity and Education
Eileen Kugler is passionately committed to strengthening our diverse schools and communities through her dynamic keynotes, engaging training programs, and comprehensive consulting focusing on equity. A global thought leader, Eileen breaks through dangerous “myth-perceptions” and shares proven strategies for valuing and leveraging difference of all types.
Respect and Accountability in the Covington High School confrontation
By: Eileen Kugler
The teens from Covington High School need to be held accountable for their decisions. They didn't need to say, 'Build that wall,' because their hats said it all. If we don't teach the boys about respecting and learning from people who are different from them, they will grow up to be the white privileged men abusing power that we see all around us.
Learn MoreBuilding Positive School Climate: Needed Today More Than Ever
By: Eileen Kugler
Are you seeing increased tensions among students? Do you hear name calling and see bullying more this year than ever before? These are challenging times, where students hear hurtful comments in the media, or maybe at home as well. Since schools reflect our broader society, it makes sense that we are experiencing more hurtful interactions […]
Learn MoreSupporting Our Immigrant Families in a Time of Fear
By: Eileen Kugler
The work of schools is to teach children. Yet schools do not operate in a vacuum. They reflect what is happening around them. And in many communities, immigrant families are living in fear, not knowing whether they will be able to remain in the country from day-to-day. Teachers and counselors reported students weepy or disengaged. […]
Learn MoreBuilding Partnerships with Immigrant Families
By: Eileen Kugler
EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP, Vol.64, No. 6 Because half of its parent population was born outside the United States, Annandale High School created a parent outreach program that transcends traditional approaches. Andrea Sobel and Eileen Gale Kugler Sylvia, a parent in Annandale High School’s Immigrant Parent Leadership class, presented to the class a problem she had encountered: […]
Learn MoreHow Immigrant Students Strengthen American Schools
By: Eileen Kugler
A high school chemistry teacher engaged his students in a discussion of the relationship of science and society, which quickly evolved into safety testing and animal rights. A student in the back shyly raised his hand. “What are ‘animal rights’?” he asked. Recently emigrating from an African country to escape starvation, his deep connection to […]
Learn MoreDiversity Benefits Everyone on Campus
By: Eileen Kugler
The Supreme Court is currently considering the issue of race and ethnicity in college admissions. While headlines are calling this an Affirmative Action case, it is that and much more. It will impact every student on campus. It’s hard to dispute the research that shows that a diverse campus is better both academically and socially […]
Learn MoreUnderstanding Our Diverse Students by Understanding Ourselves First
By: Eileen Kugler
The principal considered the new student in front of her. She was concerned about Carlos’ disrespectful behavior. “You look at me while I’m talking to you!” Mrs. Harris admonished. What Mrs. Harris didn’t realize is that Carlos was being respectful. While the principal had been taught to look people in the eye when they are […]
Learn MoreHow Immigrant Students Strengthen American Schools
By: Eileen Kugler
A high school chemistry teacher engaged his students in a discussion of the relationship of science and society, which quickly evolved into safety testing and animal rights. A student in the back shyly raised his hand. “What are ‘animal rights’?” he asked. Recently emigrating from an African country to escape starvation, his deep connection to […]
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