Jin McRae

Today I had the privilege of attending the "Spring 2025 Invitational Curriculum Symposium" hosted by the Alberta Teachers' Association, where panel members discussed current issues regarding the province's new curriculum implementation and the state of assessment practices and policies in K-12 schools. I was particularly

This week's doctoral class focused on the topic of disability justice and inclusive practices in educational research. It was fascinating for me to learn that the momentum behind disability justice is connected to the racial justice movement, as they share the issue of being subjugated as "the

The past few weeks in my doctorate classes dealt with leadership and how diverse leaders, particularly racially marginalized leaders, can be uplifted for representation and inclusive decision-making for organizations. The notions of unleading, the questioning of our traditional understandings of leadership, was posed as a way of dismantling outdated conceptions

Earlier tonight in my doctorate class, my supervisory group had an organic and philosophical discussion about equity, diversity, inclusion, and dbut ecolonization (EDID). We discussed the seemingly shifting political climate regarding EDID and how corporations and institutions are shying away from supporting EDID movements and commitments. Ultimately, we agreed that

The concept of time and its cultural interpretations has always fascinated me. Throughout my life, I have observed how various cultures approach time differently. In some, punctuality is sacred, while in others, time is viewed more fluidly. This dichotomy is often attributed to the industrialization of the global West, which

This evening, I began my third semester in the Doctor of Education program, with a course on Culturally Responsive Leadership in Diverse Educational Settings. Tonight's panel discussions made me reflect on several ideas. First was to focus my dissertation and research project independently of relying on established thoughts

In my doctorate class, I was prompted to reflect on the broken parts, gaps, or flaws that have emerged in my academic journey. As I began exploring autoethnography as my main research methodology and delved deeper into self-reflection, I realized I carry a deep longing for the ancestral connection and

In the push toward decolonial education, teachers play a crucial role in challenging the current colonial system and reshaping their teaching practices to center the worldviews of marginalized and oppressed communities. To achieve this, teachers need years of unlearning the colonial mindset embedded in mainstream education and relearning decolonial practices.

This past weekend, I found myself deep-diving into research on artificial intelligence (AI) and the future it might bring. With my doctorate work set aside, and amid dealing with some health issues, I started to imagine what classrooms might look like if AI and robotics moved in to replace teachers—