​What Actions Would You Take?

Urban educational leaders need to make suitable decisions to achieve desired results. In this clip let's concentrate on the educator's perspective.

Click the link below to watch and consider your response thoughtfully.

https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxbdjyBsRb9-tH1LYIsRSXNnJCL8YRN3dj?si=dJFvXZqmxKvbidB3
 

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