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2. What types of experiences need to be provided in classrooms to help young people thrive and be able to express their ideas about the world they live in?

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2. What types of experiences need to be provided in classrooms to help young people thrive and be able to express their ideas about the world they live in?

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Our students need classroom environments that focus on having rich experiences around cultural awareness. Classrooms that honor the very many different cultures that exist in our classrooms because of our diverse student population so students can see themselves and their families represented in what they read and write about to feel included in the narrative of the classroom and their education overall but also validated and honored. Through these types of activities, students will feel they can relate to the content increasing student engagement while creating opportunities for students to share their thoughts and ideas about the world they live in.

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Great kids, who see the world or have the awarness of racism and what we can do to sto it.  They know  that our diversity is an asset and to learn to accept each other differences makes our world place to live in. I bring this up because of our present situation  by President Trump in how he has divided our country and states that the other people kkk are good people too?

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Great kids, who see the world or have the awarness of racism and what we can do to sto it.  They know  that our diversity is an asset and to learn to accept each other differences makes our world place to live in. I bring this up because of our present situation  by President Trump in how he has divided our country and states that the other people kkk are good people too?

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As a parent, I know I try to shield my child of all the injustices that goes on in the world and we try to filter out the negativity to keep them innocent. But seeing these young people really opened my eyes. My daughter has her own experiences that she will go through. I hope that she will never experience the cruelty that exist in this world. But in case it does happen, I know that those experiences wll shape who she will  be in the futre just like these young brilliant minds in this video.
It is important that we take student voice and there stories into account when we teach sensitive subjects in our classrooms.

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It was eye opening to hear the young kids talk about the current situation.  One of them made the point that it is hard to talk about something without all of the information.  That is why I believe that giving all students a forum to express their concerns, doubts and opinions is the best way to approach addressing some of the
most difficult topics facing society.

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It was amazing to hear these children speak!

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It was amazing to hear these children speak!

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As educators we need to provide our students a safe. and supportive environment were they can speak up with out any fear of being judge.  They need to know that their voices matter!

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Future leaders of tomorrow, future leaders of our county.  These are well spoken students.  These students are change makers at a young age.  It is never too young to educate our students about racism.

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Future leaders of tomorrow, future leaders of our county.  These are well spoken students.  These students are change makers at a young age.  It is never too young to educate our students about racism.

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It is sad to hear the student say he did not feel comfortable walking his dog at night.
We need to provide an opportunity for our own students to use their voices in the classroom.  We need to make them feel comfortable in their environment and we need to prepare them for the culture shock that they might experience once they get to hight school or college.  We need to provide our students an opportunity to meet other students from different nationalities and have conversations with one another and learn about different cultures.  We need to open our students eyes to the truth about racism at an early age so that they don't developed biases as they grow.

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Megan Mena- It was moving to hear these five kids speak. I was both saddened and hopeful after hearing what they had to say. Saddened that they had experienced these inequities at such a young age. And hopeful that they are using their voices to promote change. If our youth are this understanding of each other and willing to stand up for others, our future definitely looks bright! As adults we need to continue nurturing and promoting this kind of change. 

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Megan Mena- It was moving to hear these five kids speak. I was both saddened and hopeful after hearing what they had to say. Saddened that they had experienced these inequities at such a young age. And hopeful that they are using their voices to promote change. If our youth are this understanding of each other and willing to stand up for others, our future definitely looks bright! As adults we need to continue nurturing and promoting this kind of change. 

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It is important to give our students a voice. Our  students should be given ample opportunities to share their experiences. We, as educators, should provide a safe environment and allow our students to discuss topics of interest.

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I was initially hopeful to hear what the students had to say, however I agree with Marley that the younger students probably hadn’t experienced many of the obstacles they would run into as they grew to adulthood.  Saying we’re all the same people, is a nice sentiment, but it is important to be an anti-racist and to actively work to abolish racism by examining our practices as educators and our general attitude toward people of color.  Institutionalized racism is alive and kicking so it is important to always be examining situations using anti-racism as one of the lenses.  If racism is seen, it is important to call it out whether the racism be intentional or unintentional.

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It seems that the first step to take in order to decide what types of experiences need to be provided in the classrooms to help young people thrive and be able to express their ideas about the worlds they live in is to actually talk with the students, poll them and involve them in several activities to hear their voice around what experiences they think they need to be provided.  Then, as Jacqueline Woodson says, “In order to change the narrative, we need to know the narrative.” so after providing classroom experiences the students request, the next step might be to offer some lessons that focus on what is racism, some of the history of racism in the US, the history of racism around the world, the experiences of people of various races, and ways one might become an anti-racist.

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Hoda Kotb on TODAY show
What is your reaction to the stories shared by any of the students in this interview?
It made me hopeful to hear what the students had to say however I agree with Marley that the younger students probably hadn’t experienced many of the obstacles they would run into as they grew to adulthood.  Saying we’re all the same people, is a nice sentiment, but it is important to be an anti-racist and to actively work to abolish racism by examining our practices as educators and our general attitude toward people of color.  Institutionalized racism is alive and kicking so it is important to always be examining situations using anti-racism as one of the lenses.  If racism is seen, it is important to call it out whether the racism be intentional or unintentional.
What types of of experiences need to be provided in classrooms to help young people thrive and be able to express their ideas about the worlds they live in?
It seems that the first step to take is to actually talk with the students, poll them and involve them in several activities to hear their voice around what experiences they think they need to be provided.  Then, as Jacqueline Woodson says, “In order to change the narrative, we need to know the narrative.” so after providing classroom experiences the students request, the next step might be to offer some lessons that focus on what is racism, some of the history of racism in the US, the history of racism around the world, the experiences of people of various races, and ways one might become an anti-racist.

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Allowing students to collaborate/communicate can provide everyone with amazing insights. For example when the young lady mentioned her hair story. I can totally relate! Extended communication with other grade levels and  other schools can help our students thrive. Teachers being a facilitator is key to student centered instruction.

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I am so happy to see that a network as big as NBC is interested in “hearing” about the experience of today’s youth, as we address the role race plays in the the inequities that still exist in our country. I thought Honda’s question about whether it’s time for us to make our circles bigger (so that we can learn about our common humanity) was poignant.

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It was moving to hear these young educators talked about this sensitive subject that we as adults sometimes place on the back burner

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It is powerful when we give our students a VOICE to express, share, and feel valued.  It is frustrating that children feel scared because of how they look but it is up to us to empower them so they continue to speak up with us alongside them.  We need to provide our students with opportunities to engage in conversations but with opportunities to learn how to research points of view.

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We need to make time to listen to the students and children for them to share what they are seeing, feeling, hearing, experiencing, doing... so that we can get their point of view and hopefully act (make change)-it's their world and their future we need to improve on.

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As educators we have to support identity development, address inequity and provide opportunities for social justice at school sites.

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As educators we have to support identity development, address inequity and provide opportunities for social justice at school sites.

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We have to facilitate conversations around racism!

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I think, it is vital  to step back and let the experiences and narratives of students frame the classroom. They are processing a world with 1-systemic/institutional  racism and oppression, 2- are in a global pandemic and our jobs, as educators, is to help them grow and support them in their knowledge and curiosity
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While I loved listening to these five children and their positivity, I think that as adults, we are not hearing all that our students have to say. I started following a "Dear ....." high school account this summer, in which students recounted their experiences with racism, homophobia and sexism from their peers and from their teachers. Some of them had reported what happened to them, but felt that nothing was done. Many of them had never reported what happened. Meantime, we, the parents, have been blithely believing that because it is a diverse high school with seemingly strong and independent students, that this stuff was not an issue. We need to have spaces in our schools where students can talk about these issues safely and we need to have these spaces when students are young, so that these discussions become part of their regular, overall habits. And we need to listen.

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I think it is sad that children so young already feel unsafe and victimized because of their race. I also think that they are remarkable young people who will make a difference in the future. The message that they have is one of optimism and inclusion.

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1.  Even at such young ages, kids are seeing, feeling, experiencing judgement based on their color and appearance.  WOW
2.  Students need to provided with experiences to express how they feel and see things, can be during advisory.

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So many times children reflect what they see and hear from the media and other adults.  Sometimes their opinions are formed not based on truth or reality.  

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So many times children reflect what they see and hear from the media and other adults.  Sometimes their opinions are formed not based on truth or reality.  

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Hearing the voices of our future sounds very promising. I like the direction these youth are headed. Making everyone feel validated and heard in the classroom with snowball into them feeling validated in their communities and snowball into greater equitable things. 

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Hearing the voices of our future sounds very promising. I like the direction these youth are headed. Making everyone feel validated and heard in the classroom with snowball into them feeling validated in their communities and snowball into greater equitable things. 

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These kids are very insightful.

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1.  I feel so frustrated and helpless when I hear kids sharing their stories.  I feel this way in a sense of not being able to help.  I know that not all parents have conversations with their children.  This is not because they don't care, but, because they do not have the knowledge or the ability.  How are all the kids understand what is happening around them and why?

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1.  I feel so frustrated and helpless when I hear kids sharing their stories.  I feel this way in a sense of not being able to help.  I know that not all parents have conversations with their children.  This is not because they don't care, but, because they do not have the knowledge or the ability.  How are all the kids understand what is happening around them and why?

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2..We have the opportunity to work with our students and impact their lives not only in the classroom but also in their everyday lives.  I am happy to know that I can incorporate certain issues into my teaching or support the teachers I work with their instruction.  To make sure that the class time is not just delivering instruction based on the curriculum and standards.  It is connecting with our students and taking every bit of time spent with them educating them about the world around them.

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I miss my students . I learn from them and they learn from me.  From the mouths of babes...

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The kids were super insightful and really thought about what was going on around them

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The kids were super insightful and really thought about what was going on around them

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This is what I miss the most, hearing our youth.  They are such important voices that need to be heard.  I learn from them! 

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This is what I miss the most, hearing our youth.  They are such important voices that need to be heard.  I learn from them! 

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What resonated with me was the student who shared his dad's experience as a black man. When he walks down the street people clench their purses or cross the street. He does not feel safe walking his dog after dark for fear of being stopped or targeted. It is the implicit bias that we talked about at last year's MPI. Fostering real life discussions, writing assignments, etc that are relevant to the students in my class. I have seen greater participation and engagement when the activities are relevant to the students. We can still address the standards and bring in social justice into our curriculum.

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It is important to create safe classroom and online environments that allow such discussions, understandings, and friendships to occur.

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How can we move from "We are all the same" to embracing everyone's differences instead of pointing it out and using it as an excuse for racism, violence, and hate?

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Hearing the kids was really great. I think they however are defining a color blind society. While the idea of color blindness is a good one, it denies/does not give credit to the lives our students to face as people of color. Color blindness really only works if the whole system is colorblind which is what I feel the kids are referring to. The opportunities we can provide to students is exactly to do what they did in this video have conversations about what is happening and listening from a point of view of understanding and wanting to learn instead of from a perspective of defensiveness. having courageous conversations is key to really making change last. It is the only way that we can enact change.

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It is amazing the insight that these students have regarding what is currently going  on in our country and around the world.  It was remarkable how well they  articulated their ideas and experiences, but it is sad to hear that they have experienced injustices, at such a young age.  Creating a forum for our students to discuss these views will empower them to make a difference for themselves and their communities.  

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It is amazing the insight that these students have regarding what is currently going  on in our country and around the world.  It was remarkable how well they  articulated their ideas and experiences, but it is sad to hear that they have experienced injustices, at such a young age.  Creating a forum for our students to discuss these views will empower them to make a difference for themselves and their communities.  

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The children in these videos represent not only diversity in culture, but also diversity in the way that they are able to think and create systematic change.  Change start with people that want to change.  Hearing the students speak about what they experience in society and the things that they have to worry about creates a disheartening feeling.  However, these same children are able to smile.  We as educators need to create safe environments where, understanding, trust, and acceptance pay a part in building the personalities and shape of our students.  We need to know who our students are, what they desire to be and so many more components. We need to foster relationships.

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Empowering students to use their voice and form their ideas on how to evoke change is how we can start change in the right direction.

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I truly respect this form of engagement where student’s voices are being heard.

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It is encouraging to see students this young have a strong sense and understanding of who they are. Setting a tone of acceptance and creating an environment that fosters empathy for all is key.

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I appreciated the young girl who wanted to say something to the group of campers, but didn't want to make the situation worse.  Marley said she did the right thing because she didn't have all the information and that she was right to go to the camp counselor.
Our kids do need information and a safe place to process it. Knowledge and knowing what to do with it is powerful.

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it's awesome to see students speaking up. As an educator, we need to give students opportunities to safely express themselves.

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It’s heartbreaking for me to hear that they feel frustrated and feel a sense of danger. I did appreciate the level of hope these students have for the future!!! I think it’s important to develop the skills to express how they are feeling about the world around them by ensuring clear expectations of speaking from the heart and from a place of kindness. It needs to be a safe environment and devoid of judgement.

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Student voice is critical, especially during this time. We have many students who are hurting and this is the perfect time to hear their voices through their stories. Curriculum can now be organic and charged with thinking!

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I think it is great that these children are able to speak on the current issues. While I acknowledge it is essential for all students and people to be treated equally, we must also be able to acknowledge our differences and embrace them as assets.

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I think it is great that these children are able to speak on the current issues. While I acknowledge it is essential for all students and people to be treated equally, we must also be able to acknowledge our differences and embrace them as assets.

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It is inspiring to hear younger students talking about these types of issues.  I think they have a great head start on change that needs to happen. I love their open minds and appreciate that there are parents who are teaching their children by example.

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The students were very articulate. Unfortunately, they have each had to experience racism in some way.
Our students need to be given many opportunities to share their experiences and ideas in the classroom.

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We need to give kids relevant prompts and the freedom to work through them.  We also need to provide them with current and accurate history which is SOOO lacking in the American education system

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We as adults could learn from kids how to treat one another.  I love that they all have an open mind.  One question I have is how do we help our kids/students circle of friends become diverse  for those that still live in segregated communities due to economics?

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We as adults could learn from kids how to treat one another.  I love that they all have an open mind.  One question I have is how do we help our kids/students circle of friends become diverse  for those that still live in segregated communities due to economics?

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Sometimes kids have a much clearer vision that adults especially regarding race.  I wish we could really tap into this since they will one day be decision making adults.

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OLGA ARAUJO     These children bring hope to a troubled world.  As educators it is our duty to combat racism and the inequities that exist in our society. One of the ways we can do this is by teaching culturally relevant and responsive pedagogy.  We need to expose the students to multicultural literature, ethnic studies and project based learning so they can learn about and engage with people of diverse cultures. Our students need to learn the true history of our country from an early age, learn from our past mistakes and learn about the positive contributions from people of all races.  Skype in the Classroom is another tool we can use to have our student engage in real world projects with students of diverse backgrounds.  By learning about other races and having positive interactions with them we can begin to break down stereotypes and see each other with compassion, empathy and understanding.

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OLGA ARAUJO     These children bring hope to a troubled world.  As educators it is our duty to combat racism and the inequities that exist in our society. One of the ways we can do this is by teaching culturally relevant and responsive pedagogy.  We need to expose the students to multicultural literature, ethnic studies and project based learning so they can learn about and engage with people of diverse cultures. Our students need to learn the true history of our country from an early age, learn from our past mistakes and learn about the positive contributions from people of all races.  Skype in the Classroom is another tool we can use to have our student engage in real world projects with students of diverse backgrounds.  By learning about other races and having positive interactions with them we can begin to break down stereotypes and see each other with compassion, empathy and understanding.

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I was inspired by the knowledge and level of understanding displayed by the little ones.

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2) What types of of experiences need to be provided in classrooms to help young people thrive and be able to express their ideas about the worlds they live in?

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2) What types of of experiences need to be provided in classrooms to help young people thrive and be able to express their ideas about the worlds they live in?

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Students need to feel they can trust their teacher and their classmates. This obviously takes time and well-developed social-emotional lessons that help the student feel a part of the class community. The teacher must facilitate with thought-provoking questions to engage their learners in meaningful and respectful discussions. Through sharing personal experiences, students hear what their peers are going through, and that bonds them together. Sharing joyful moments or some tears, bonds the students and teacher together as one. This builds trust over time, and allows for them to agree or respectfully disagree with others with the appropriate background knowledge.

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This really exemplifies how important our jobs are in inspiring and continuing to nurture our youth to be able to follow their passions and help them create the world they want to live in.

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I think their stories are powerful and believe that these students are examples of agents of change for young people in this country. I also think these students stories can be used to empower other students who are in similar situations. I believe that these students are leaders and lead by example. 

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I think their stories are powerful and believe that these students are examples of agents of change for young people in this country. I also think these students stories can be used to empower other students who are in similar situations. I believe that these students are leaders and lead by example. 

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The students responses were quite profound and insightful about social justice and racism. As educators, we should provide opportunities for students to express their thoughts and ideas about social justice and racism. Furthermore, we should provide an environment that promotes equality and differences in culture. 

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The students responses were quite profound and insightful about social justice and racism. As educators, we should provide opportunities for students to express their thoughts and ideas about social justice and racism. Furthermore, we should provide an environment that promotes equality and differences in culture. 

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Children are very articulate.  They are able to express their feelings and thoughts.
In the classrooms, teachers need to nurture students' thoughts and ideas. Teachers must provide a nurturing and safe environment for all students to share. We want all students, not just the ones that are great at sharing. Educators should encourage all students to share out their thoughts and have an intellectual conversation.

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It is important to give students a safe space to share their thoughts without judgement.

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These children are amazing and so mature and insightful. All children need the type of environment in which to develop such confidence and empathy. Such qualities are needed, especially in leaders.

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Recognize and highlight POC and contributions. Lead with excellence in all areas to change the negative narrative that they might encounter and they can form their own understanding. Black history does not start with slavery. We need to educate ourselves in order to educate our students.

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1. I think that many times we underestimate what our students are able to assimilate and comprehend. They understand complex issues and with guidance from adults they can have discussions and come up with possible solutions to moving forward.
2.  I think it is important to have opportunities to engaged and collaborate in structured conversations around current issues that are relevant to students. Students have a voice and  if we create an environment that allows for expression and freedom of speech in a respectful manner students will feel more inclined to engage in discussions. Children learn from the adults they are surrounded by; therefore, as educators we play a crucial role in allowing them to be inquisitive and grow in our classrooms.

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Students need an environment where they can feel safe and build confidence to be able to
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Once again, the youth has given me hope that things my in fact change. It is important that we as educators don't turn a blind eye when there is something uncomfortable happening in real life. We NEED to use those events to foster genuine learning and the genuine desire to learn. The diseases of racism, discrimination, bigotry will never be completely eradicated --but we can overshadow them and teach children how to rise up, embrace themselves and their voices, and help elevate those who have been oppressed.

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It's makes me both sad, and hopeful. Sad that these children, especially the little boy, have to go through these experiences and feel the way they do; but I feel hopeful in that they can change the world. One mind, heart, person at a time.

We need to bring this type of real world visual text into the classrooms and have rich discussions. Have them learn to write, learn to read, while learning about things that really interest them and matter. So much of the text that we use is irrelevant and at the end of the day makes no difference. Let's start using text that has real world implications, CLR text, can lead to children that are engaged and thriving.

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I think we, as instructional leaders, need to ensure that our teachers provide opportunities for students to find and cultivate their voice.  Moreover, we need to celebrate and validate their experiences.  The next level of impactful practices would be providing forums where they can display their work.

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The young people spoke with so much confidence and grace about a topic that is scary for most adults to engage with. We have to think critically about our curriculum and how it is being presented and the space we must create for marginalized voices and stories to be shared and valued. Their backgrounds, cultures and histories matter and it's up to us to make that known and felt from day 1. I think about our newcomer students and how important it is to celebrate the incredible diversity and range of experiences within that population. We bond over it and learn and grow together because of it.

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The kids was very insightful to be so young and they were for injustice. We as educators can use age appropriate reading material to introduce  what is racism and start a discussion of awareness and what we can do to try to educate people who have a mindset of racism. I don't believe racism will every disappear but we can at least have an open dialog so kids can see at a young age its a disgusting evil entity in our society. 

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The kids was very insightful to be so young and they were for injustice. We as educators can use age appropriate reading material to introduce  what is racism and start a discussion of awareness and what we can do to try to educate people who have a mindset of racism. I don't believe racism will every disappear but we can at least have an open dialog so kids can see at a young age its a disgusting evil entity in our society. 

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I'm always so blown away about how much courage and intelligence children have. I think that the only way to foster this type of inclusion and community is to continue to have diversity in our classrooms and curriculum. We have to provide time for our students to learn about one another in order for them to find commonalities.

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One of the things that was very clear in the click is that young children are need to heard and valued, especially our children of color.  Also the 15 year old pointed out something that needs to be repeated over and over, that being different is what makes each person special.

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Children have a clearer picture of what it means to be judgement free.

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Children have a clearer picture of what it means to be judgement free.

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One of the comments that resonated with me was the 15 year old stating the other students are very young and still haven't seen how difficult it is for African Americans. I agree because it appears as these young minds grow, adults and peers in their environment create those ideas of hate that they might not of thought about before. It appears that the older you are, the concept of morality/fairness gets muddled up by negative input.

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We need to continue to motivate students like these to be change agents for their environment and society. We need to give them the tools to communicate and collaborate.

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It was nice to see that they all have strong identities and they do not see color lines.  They are all just people.  We need to have constant conversations in our classrooms about societal issues and let students have a voice.

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It was nice to see that they all have strong identities and they do not see color lines.  They are all just people.  We need to have constant conversations in our classrooms about societal issues and let students have a voice.

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My reaction to the stories shared by the students include a sustained hope in our efforts for a more equitable  society.  Intentional discussions and activities that foster love through action.

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My reaction to the stories shared by the students include a sustained hope in our efforts for a more equitable  society.  Intentional discussions and activities that foster love through action.

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These children have a strong self of identity and are not afraid to be themselves. Even if apprehensive to speak up, going to a trusted adult is moving forward. The children are so supportive of each other. I 'm encouraged by their knowledge and genuine and open nature.

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These children have a strong self of identity and are not afraid to be themselves. Even if apprehensive to speak up, going to a trusted adult is moving forward. The children are so supportive of each other. I 'm encouraged by their knowledge and genuine and open nature.

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What you model at home is what young minds will see and emulate. Same goes for the classroom and school site. Educators need to be role models and ensure they are providing safe learning environments for all students.

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1)      I think students benefit when they see/have other students as role models. These children are role models in their courage to speak out on a sensitive topic (especially on TV) and in their ability to articulate their thoughts and experiences.  I would love to show this video to my students to generate reactions, thoughts, and ideas from them.

2)      I work at a school that is not very ethnically diverse.  When I took my students to the Gene Autry Museum for a field trip and they saw other students from other schools, they saw students who did not look like them.  At the field trip, they saw more diversity. I want to say they were in culture shock.  My students did a lot of staring, err observing.  Seeing people with different ethnic backgrounds interacting with one another was new to them.  So for my students, field trips are vital so they can see what’s outside their neighborhood.  Field trip opportunities can expose them to people, places, and events they have no/low experience with that can help them understand the world they live in and broaden their horizon.  In addition, I believe having class discussions on current events are necessary to help our students understand what they see on TV (and hopefully, read in newspapers) as well as hear from other adults.  I want my students to be informed of the issues and form their own opinions rather than just “copy” the thoughts of the people they hear.  Furthermore, I think it is important to create a class where students take time to know themselves as well as know their peers.  I think it is difficult to ask students to express their ideas if you don’t give them time to know what their ideas are by doing research and sharing personal experiences to be able to reflect, analyze, and synthesize their thoughts to make important connections.  Moreover, I think giving time for students to know others (know their classmates) will help strengthen their own opinions and open their minds to other thoughts that they weren’t aware and knowledgeable about.  Knowing what happened to others reshapes one’s ideas.

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I think it's good for kids to share about talking to a parent or an adult - talking with one another is also important and we need to provide opportunities for that. I liked the advice given by the oldest, to pause before jumping in to a situation - ask some questions, get some information. 

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I think it's good for kids to share about talking to a parent or an adult - talking with one another is also important and we need to provide opportunities for that. I liked the advice given by the oldest, to pause before jumping in to a situation - ask some questions, get some information. 

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I think narrative writing opportunities can support our efforts in helping students share and hear the experiences of others.

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We need to expose our students to children all over the world and highlight their similarities based on actions not on skin color or looks. 

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We need to expose our students to children all over the world and highlight their similarities based on actions not on skin color or looks. 

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These young people make me feel proud as a multiracial woman.  They have learned about and/or experienced the harsh reality of living in Amerikkka.  They experience or know people close to them who experience racial microaggressions, are actively being the change they wish to see in their worlds by seeking solutions and ways to combat racism.  Bravo!

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Provide students with opportunities to share, validate, and value

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Provide students with opportunities to share, validate, and value

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Students need to be heard. So having as many opportunities to share the mic and validate that they matter is so essential in the classroom. With remote learning, teachers have this great opportunity to use these tools that record individuals' voices in a powerful way.

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1.  I think it's wonderful that these kids are speaking up.
2. We need to continue to have these conversations with students.

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A diverse library of multicultural literature needs to be available so students can be exposed to different backgrounds and races.

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A diverse library of multicultural literature needs to be available so students can be exposed to different backgrounds and races.

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Amazing to hear such young people speak so wisely.  As educators we need to create opportunities for our students to voice their opinions and feel validated.

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Amazing to hear such young people speak so wisely.  As educators we need to create opportunities for our students to voice their opinions and feel validated.

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Hearing "Hunted because of different"  resonated with me.  These young people with the help of their parents are feeling the pressure from society and are learning to act accordingly.  Giving them a safe space to not only address problems but discuss how they can solve them are helpful for them to relieve frustration as well as help their classmates with coping skills and ideas for addressing problems of behavior and interaction.  -TJ

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Hearing "Hunted because of different"  resonated with me.  These young people with the help of their parents are feeling the pressure from society and are learning to act accordingly.  Giving them a safe space to not only address problems but discuss how they can solve them are helpful for them to relieve frustration as well as help their classmates with coping skills and ideas for addressing problems of behavior and interaction.  -TJ

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These students are clearly affected by the racial tension that surrounds them. They can clearly express their experiences and all have been affected by upsetting racial events. However, I am bothered by the statement "we're all the same." This goes back to the idea of equity vs equality. We are not all the same. Acknowledging that we are not the same while celebrating our differences creates equity. We have to look at our differences to see how we can be equitable.

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These students are clearly affected by the racial tension that surrounds them. They can clearly express their experiences and all have been affected by upsetting racial events. However, I am bothered by the statement "we're all the same." This goes back to the idea of equity vs equality. We are not all the same. Acknowledging that we are not the same while celebrating our differences creates equity. We have to look at our differences to see how we can be equitable.

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Classrooms need to provide experiences that enable students to solve problems due to systematic racism. For example, student can research a community that has suffered economic losses due to systematic racism. Then develop a plan that provides an equitable solution. Students can then present that plan to community leaders in the form of a written proposal or a speech at a town hall meeting. They can see how getting involved in the community and political process works toward the benefit of others and themselves.

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2.  Students need a safe and supportive environment where they can speak up, ask questions and share ideas with one another on any topic.  We foster the actions of participation and engagement in the world right in our classrooms.  We create environments where ideas are discussed and reasoned which will translate into confident, thoughtful and eloquent communicators as adults.

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2.  Students need a safe and supportive environment where they can speak up, ask questions and share ideas with one another on any topic.  We foster the actions of participation and engagement in the world right in our classrooms.  We create environments where ideas are discussed and reasoned which will translate into confident, thoughtful and eloquent communicators as adults.

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1. I was both saddened and hopeful after seeing these children interviewed. I am hurt that they even have to experience the evils of this world but I am glad that they have a better perspective than their predecessors.
2. Students need opportunities for discourse within the classroom. They need to be able to express their opinions so that they can learn to accept each other's differences.

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Reaction: Lately I have been thinking about the "other" side.  These kids ideas have been shaped by the people around them that have a relationship with them or that have developed a relationship with them.  Long ago it occurred to me that children rely on the people around them.  In terms of the "other", there are also kids who believe the opposite.  Although I am encouraged with these young people I cannot help but think that if we do not promote leadership among our diverse students or unless the future leadership reflects the diversity of our society we will have the exact same system of inequality that we fight against. It is important to investigate our systems as a collective  because I believe we fight a system of oppression rather than each other.

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Reaction: Lately I have been thinking about the "other" side.  These kids ideas have been shaped by the people around them that have a relationship with them or that have developed a relationship with them.  Long ago it occurred to me that children rely on the people around them.  In terms of the "other", there are also kids who believe the opposite.  Although I am encouraged with these young people I cannot help but think that if we do not promote leadership among our diverse students or unless the future leadership reflects the diversity of our society we will have the exact same system of inequality that we fight against. It is important to investigate our systems as a collective  because I believe we fight a system of oppression rather than each other.

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I think it's important to help young people understand that, while it may seem like the fair thing to see everyone as being the same, it's important to celebrate differences. These kids have good hearts and they want to accept everyone for who they are, which is where the idea that "everyone is the same" probably comes into play. They mean we're all people, we have things in common, we can get along. But as they mature, they will also be able to see...for example, the white boy will see that he doesn't have the same fear or anxiety about encountering law enforcement officers, or that people don't react to him in the same way as they do when he is with his Black friends. It's an ongoing learning process, and the more different kinds of people we know, they more open our minds are and the more we know about what it's like to walk in their shoes.

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These kids understand more about being a good human being than some adults.  They are awesome! Racial inequality and discrimination must always be fought if we ever want a better world for all.

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It's always great to hear students give their perspective on big issues.  By providing our students a comfortable/safe learning environment it allows students to express themselves and also listen to others.

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Cassandra Johnson, 112th Street Elementary
Cassandra Johnson 112th Street Elementary Emotional, Proud, Hopeful 

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Cassandra Johnson, 112th Street Elementary
Cassandra Johnson 112th Street Elementary Emotional, Proud, Hopeful 

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Emotional, Proud, Hopeful

I think that children need to have a safe space to share their experiences. They need to have more factual knowledge about their own cultures history. We need to also have children find creative ways to find a solution to making a positive change in the way our country views race.

We should all really be one race, the human race.

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1. My reaction to their stories is one of pride and admiration for their eagerness to speak out and do something about the injustices they see around them.

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Hearing these children speak on a topic that many educators are afraid to bring up in their own classroom was great. Their awareness to things we see everyday but a time s look the other way.
Racism exist and we need to come together and see that we are all people and its beautiful to have different cultures in our world.
The type of experiences that need to be provided in classrooms are a safe environment where students values are respected. Where they are able to share with no shame and feel valued for who they are and what they bring.

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Virginia S Create connections that help young people thrive

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Virginia S Create connections that help young people thrive

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Relationships are the heart of what youth need to learn, grow and thrive. Relationships will contribute to development because young people discover who they are, develop their abilities to shape their own lives, and learn how to engage with and contribute to the world around them.

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Students need to be exposed to what is happening and allowed to share their thoughts/opinions.

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Students need to be exposed to what is happening and allowed to share their thoughts/opinions.

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As I watched the video and listened to the youngsters, I felt a sense of optimism and hope for the future. However, this feeling was quickly confronted by the realization that this video did not address the sentiments, life experiences and opinions of so many other children who are also living in these unprecedented times. Where are their voices? When do they get to be heard? It is essential that all youngsters are offered the opportunities to contextualize, explore, discuss, and interpret their current worlds and feelings, not only in their homes but schools as well. I believe schools must create safe and respectful learning environments that do not shy away from uncomfortable topics but look at these as teachable moments that students will be able to recognize/apply in the real-world.

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As I watched the video and listened to the youngsters, I felt a sense of optimism and hope for the future. However, this feeling was quickly confronted by the realization that this video did not address the sentiments, life experiences and opinions of so many other children who are also living in these unprecedented times. Where are their voices? When do they get to be heard? It is essential that all youngsters are offered the opportunities to contextualize, explore, discuss, and interpret their current worlds and feelings, not only in their homes but schools as well. I believe schools must create safe and respectful learning environments that do not shy away from uncomfortable topics but look at these as teachable moments that students will be able to recognize/apply in the real-world.

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I'm proud of these kids who are interested in these injustices, learning how to speak up, and becoming politically active. I really liked how Rosalee received feedback from Marley about her response to injustice. It reaffirms my commitment to getting kids to share their ideas and experiences about social issues and learn from each other.