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Welcome to “Culturally Responsive Classroom Strategies” Mini Course!

Hey there, fellow educators and change-makers! Welcome to the vibrant world of “Cultural Responsive Strategies in the Classroom.” I’m Jebeh Edmunds, and I’m thrilled to go through this enlightening course with you today. Can you feel the excitement building up as we dive into this transformative experience together? In this course, we’re not just scratching the surface; we’re delving deep

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Parenting, Protection, and the Power of Showing Up – My Guest Panel on Divine Konversations

I recently had the honor of joining the Divine Konversations podcast as a guest panelist for a powerful conversation on parenting, protection, and the power of showing up. In this episode, we explored: What it means to protect and nurture our children in today’s world How cultural identity shapes our parenting perspectives Why being present—physically, emotionally, and spiritually—is one of

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I’m on the Whole Mom Podcast: Strength, Storytelling & Stepping Into Your Next Chapter

I recently joined the Whole Mom podcast for a rich, heart-forward conversation about courage, culture, and choosing your next chapter. The episode is titled “Episode 23: Strength, Storytelling & Stepping Into Your Next Chapter with Jebeh Edmunds.” It’s live now—hope you’ll give it a listen. Why this conversation matters As an educator, cultural storyteller, and mom, I’ve learned that the

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Jebeh Edmunds’ Journey: From Educator to Cultural Competency Trailblazer

When I first stepped into a classroom 18 years ago, I had no idea it would lead me here — helping organizations, educators, and leaders across the country transform the way they think about diversity and inclusion. The Classroom SparkI started as a paraprofessional, eventually teaching in Title I schools. That’s where I saw firsthand the difference culturally responsive education

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From Tokenism to True Inclusion: Transforming Your Organization

Tokenism can be one of the biggest roadblocks to real inclusion — and the tricky thing is, it often comes disguised as progress. What is Tokenism?Tokenism is when an organization makes a symbolic effort to be diverse without real structural change. Maybe you’ve seen it — hiring one person of color into a visible role but never promoting them, or

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How to Create an Inclusive Workplace Culture in 30 Days

Building an inclusive workplace culture doesn’t have to be overwhelming. In fact, you can kickstart meaningful change in just 30 days by taking focused, intentional steps. Week 1: Listen & LearnStart with listening sessions or anonymous surveys to uncover inclusion gaps. The goal isn’t to defend — it’s to understand. Week 2: Set Clear GoalsIdentify 2–3 specific, measurable goals you

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Orange Blossom Cover Reveal – A Dream Becoming Reality

This week has been full of joy, creativity, and goosebumps—because I finally got to sit down in person with my graphic designer to review the first mockup of my book cover for Orange Blossom… and now I get to share it with you!     This was one of those pinch-me moments. From the spark of an idea inspired by

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My Debut Novel: A Journey of Culture, Purpose & Orange Blossoms

Here’s more about my journey of becoming an author Ten years ago, a student teacher named Angel gifted me a painting of oranges . It sat on my desk through career changes, new classrooms, and personal milestones. What I didn’t know then? That painting would one day spark my debut novel. Today, I’m thrilled to share the journey of writing

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