<p>This episode is a love letter to the hard, holy, and <strong>unfinished work of equity; </strong>a celebration of every educator who stayed in the fight. We ground our reflection in the fierce resilience of <strong>Maya Angelou&#39;s</strong> <em>Still I Rise</em> and the promise of our ancestors.</p><p>The work is challenging, but our commitment to move forward (<strong>Still We Move</strong>) remains fierce. Join us for a final reflection on the questions that shaped this season and learn the <strong>3 practical commitments</strong> you need to anchor your spirit and sustain your energy through the next chapter.</p><p><strong>Key Takeaways from Episode 10</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>Rest as Resistance:</strong> Understand why <strong>pausing with purpose</strong> and releasing the heavy weight of the work is a <strong>strategic move</strong>, not a weakness.</p></li><li><p><strong>The Ancestral Blueprint:</strong> We reflect on the wisdom of liberation architects like <strong>Mary McLeod Bethune</strong> who taught us how to build with vision in the face of limitation.</p></li><li><p><strong>The AnchorED Challenge:</strong> Discover the <strong>3 Actionable Commitments</strong> (The Still We Move Trio) designed using the <strong>AnchorED</strong> framework to transition from reflection into immediate, sustainable action.</p></li><li><p><strong>You Are the Dream:</strong> A profound reminder that your courage, your presence, and your joy in the classroom are the <strong>legacy</strong> of generations of hope.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Looking Ahead: The Culture of Celebration:</strong></p><p>I&#39;m thrilled to announce the launch of our next series: <strong>&quot;The Culture of Celebration: Joy as an Equity Strategy.&quot;</strong></p><p>This series is your intentional pivot into renewal. We&#39;ll explore why affirmation and joy are vital to sustaining anti-racist work. We&#39;ll conclude the series by sharing my revised process for choosing a <strong>focus word or phrase for 2026</strong>—a blueprint for anchoring your next year in clarity and intention.</p><p><strong>In this episode I mention:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Maya Angelou</p></li><li><p>James Baldwin</p></li><li><p>Mary McLeod Bethune</p></li><li><p>W.E.B. Du Bois</p></li><li><p>Paulo Freire</p></li><li><p>Gholdy Muhammad</p></li><li><p>Jimmy Casas</p></li><li><p>The <strong>AnchorED for Achievement</strong> Framework</p></li></ul><p><strong>Resources to Anchor Your Work:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Comprehensive Support - <a href="https://customteachingsolutions.com/services" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://customteachingsolutions.com/services</a></p></li><li><p>Virtual Learning Library - <a href="https://customteachingsolutions.com/virtuallearning" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://customteachingsolutions.com/virtuallearning</a></p></li><li><p>Teaching Materials - <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/custom-teaching-solutions" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/custom-teaching-solutions</a></p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Activities for creating a welcoming and inclusive class - Buy resources in my <strong>TEACHER SHOP</strong>!</p></li><li><p>Culture-Centered Teacher <strong>WORKSHOPS</strong> - Click <strong>HERE</strong> for more information </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Ready to Take Action?</strong></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><strong>FREE Roadmap:</strong> Grab your FREE <strong>&quot;The Welcoming &amp; Inclusive Classroom Classroom Roadmap&quot;</strong> at: <a href="https://customteachingsolutions.com/theroadmap" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://customteachingsolutions.com/theroadmap</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Discovery Call:</strong> Schedule a free <strong>DISCOVERY CALL</strong> to discuss bringing the AnchorED framework to your team: <a href="https://calendly.com/customteachingsolutions/35min" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://calendly.com/customteachingsolutions/35min</a></p></li><li><p>Check out <strong>The Culture-Centered Teacher Workshops HERE</strong>!</p></li></ul><p><strong>Connect with me:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Email - [email protected]</p></li><li><p>LinkedIN - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/cts-custom-teaching-solutions/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/company/cts-custom-teaching-solutions/</a></p></li><li><p>Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/iteachcustom/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/iteachcustom/</a></p></li><li><p>Website - <a href="https://customteachingsolutions.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://customteachingsolutions.com</a></p></li></ul><p><strong>**Custom Teaching Solutions is an affiliate for Bookshop.org, which means we receive a commission on every sale that comes through our link at no additional cost to you.**</strong></p><p></p>