Katy Anthes

Nov 11, 2024 | edweek.org | Katy Anthes

Half the country is celebrating that their presidential candidate won the election, and I respect the place those citizens are in right now. I, however, am writing this from the perspective of someone who is not on that winning side. As I process how we can move forward and begin to build more unity as a country, I am grieving. I sit in disbelief, with deep sadness and concern. My current work is related to helping education leaders and others decrease political polarization and human demonization.

Aug 6, 2024 | edweek.org | Katy Anthes |Eli Gottlieb

Researchers and educators with expertise in conflict resolution, psychology, and leadership skills will provide a solution-focused conversation for educators at every level of practice, including district leadership. Taking a page from the “disagree better” initiative to create common ground and healthier discourse, this discussion will offer concrete steps for improving communication and relational skills even in the most challenging of circumstances.