Maurice R. Swinney, EdD
@docswin
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Chief Innovation Officer @Chicago_Beyond • Former first chief equity officer at Chicago Public Schools. Loved being principal, teacher coach, & teacher.
Chicago, IL
Joined April 2009
Heyyy! I'm back in Chicago. Rested up. Ready to support youth and communities as Chief Innovation Officer at @Chicago_Beyond!
chicagotribune.com
What happens when a former Fenger High School principal, at the helm of an organization for and about youth’s well-being, brings aboard a former Tilden Career Academy principal to help with e…
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A powerful op-ed in @USATODAY by Jeanine Valrie Logan, @Chicago_Beyond's Leader in Residence & Founder of @southside_birth: "I'm a Black midwife who knows too many of us are dying during pregnancy. This must stop."
usatoday.com
My experience as a Black midwife has made it clear we need to do more to help Black birthing people and improve birth equity.
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🗳️✅ Check out the link!.
🥁🥁 @SXSWEDU #PanelPicker is OPEN for 2024! Vote today for our entry, "Supporting the Equity Officer in K12 Education," with Chicago Beyond's Chief Innovation Officer, Maurice Swinney (@docswin), & Mary Rice-Boothe (@mriceboothe). Cast your vote below!
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Take a sec and vote for us. 🙏🏾.
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RT @LeadershipAcad_: Vote for our @SXSWEDU #PanelPicker entry, "Supporting the Equity Officer in K12 Education" with our Mary Rice-Boothe (….
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RT @Chicago_Beyond: Our #RapidResponseFund partner @BlkResearchers just released the first podcast episode of their new show, "Research in….
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Centro Sanar is doing game changing work on the Southwest Side of Chicago! Investing in people and ideas that are backed by communities is the @Chicago_Beyond way!.
We are honored to announce our new multiyear partner, Centro Sanar, as they work to provide bilingual and bicultural #mentalhealth services for #Latinx communities on the Southwest Side of #Chicago. Learn more about their work and our partnership here:
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RT @docswin: Here’s my take on equity leadership. Equity work is now more important than ever! I’ve been working w/ 40+ district equity lea….
hechingerreport.org
Some toil in isolation, without the support or encouragement they need to do a difficult job
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Here’s my take on equity leadership. Equity work is now more important than ever! I’ve been working w/ 40+ district equity leaders around the country. There are 3 key levers & we need to trust our equity leaders to drive them. via @hechingerreport.
hechingerreport.org
Some toil in isolation, without the support or encouragement they need to do a difficult job
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It’s been an honor to serve on Mayor @Brandon4Chicago’s transition team. Excited about the road ahead!.
👋🏿👋🏾👋🏽👋🏻Transition Committee here. For those who aren't ready to read all 223 pages of the blueprint yet, check out these summary graphics and quotes from co-chairs:
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RT @canderson311: Enjoying talking with dynamic extraordinary people at today transition meeting with @Brandon4Chicago. @MsAnichini @docswi….
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RT @Brandon4Chicago: As a parent and former teacher, I’ve seen up-close the amazing impact teachers make. I have the deepest gratitude for….
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I look forward to this conversation! Join us.
Join us and #SemicolonBookstore at Chicago Beyond on 5/10 for a conversation with @NK_Adjei, author of just released Chain-Gang All-Stars, & @NnekaTapia, our Managing Director of Justice Initiatives. RSVP here
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RT @TamikaCody: How Black men work to incorporate joy in the classroom—and why retaining them is key, by @Phil_Lewis_ .
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RT @TauheedahBaker: There’s never a time that I’ve connected with @docswin, & walked away with a mind, heart, & soul that wasn’t full! Ther….
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RT @ashfordhughes: Repurposing & sharpening my sword as an Equity systems leader. Grateful to share this space with @m1lowe @docswin. Two l….
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RT @CPSCareerReady: Powerful collaboration at today’s #ChicagoMentoringCollaborative!!! @ObamaFoundation @MBK_Alliance @ChicagoScholars @do….
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