Our Kids Our Schools
Welcome to the "Our Kids, Our Schools" podcast hosted by Alexis Morgan—your invaluable guide to the complex journey through your local education system. This podcast is a treasure trove of insights for parents, teachers, administrators, school board trustees, and community members alike. Every episode is designed to demystify the local education landscape and provide practical strategies for fostering a collaborative school community. We dissect complex policies, curriculum designs, and stakeholder roles, equipping you with the knowledge and tools to be an active participant in your child's education. This is not just a podcast, but a tool for change - empowering you to take part in shaping a supportive and inclusive environment for our children and teens. Tune in and ignite the change, because together, we can shape an inclusive, supportive, and thriving school community.
Our Kids Our Schools
What If We Talked Like Everyone Mattered?--The Dignity Index with Tami Pyfer
A year in the making, I was fortunate to sit down with Tami Pyfer, co-creator of the Dignity Index, for a conversation that could truly change the way we engage with the world around us.
The Dignity Index is more than a measurement—it’s a movement. It’s a tool for self-reflection and public dialogue that helps us recognize the tone and impact of how we communicate—especially when we disagree.
And it’s not just for political debates or social media threads. The Dignity Index has powerful relevance in our school communities. At a time when:
- Politicians are reshaping how they talk about education,
- Parents are expressing evolving hopes and concerns, and
- Educators are navigating profound shifts in their profession—
...this tool can help us show up differently. More aware. Less reactive. More human.
In this episode, we talk about:
- How the Dignity Index began and why it matters now more than ever
- The difference between being "nice" and offering dignity
- Why contempt is so corrosive—and how we can move away from it
- What it looks like to hold strong views while still honoring others as human
I love to say: Respect is earned. Dignity is offered.
💬 Join the conversation. Be part of the dignity movement: dignity.us
🙌 Follow along and connect with me on social media—and please share this episode with someone you know. It takes courage to speak with dignity. Let’s lead the way.
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