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Rachel WithamI want to try a backwards lesson planning approach in which I am starting with the end in mind.  That end must be something that will help students become productive and contributing members of society.  This will take more thought, but will make what we are learning useful.   I liked the suggestion to possibly keep a notebook or sketchbook of thoughts or reflections as we read this book and take this class.  I think this may help me to identify those end results I am hoping to have as lesson goals and will help me not to forget thoughts and impressions as I go.   

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Rachel WithamI want to try a backwards lesson planning approach in which I am starting with the end in mind.  That end must be something that will help students become productive and contributing members of society.  This will take more thought, but will make what we are learning useful.   I liked the suggestion to possibly keep a notebook or sketchbook of thoughts or reflections as we read this book and take this class.  I think this may help me to identify those end results I am hoping to have as lesson goals and will help me not to forget thoughts and impressions as I go.   

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Make sure teachers that I work with who struggle to implement accommodations understand equity v equality.

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Thomas - Be more thoughtful with my approach to diversity in lesson-plans. Consider perspective and relatability with diverse learners.

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Thomas - Be more thoughtful with my approach to diversity in lesson-plans. Consider perspective and relatability with diverse learners.

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School curriculum and teacher education programs should promote the idea that our nation continues to be a place of immigration. This is not just something that happened in the past. We continue to be a nation of immigrants.

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We need to think are we showing equity or equality in our teaching- Autumn Linsley

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We need to think are we showing equity or equality in our teaching- Autumn Linsley

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I would post the picture of the boy watching the game in my classroom.

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Create an open door attitude in my classroom. A poster I have in my room states, "be prepared to be accepted for who you are"

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Create an open door attitude in my classroom. A poster I have in my room states, "be prepared to be accepted for who you are"

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-Nanette

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To advocate "listening" versus "hearing" bias. Then move to understanding, then action. Sometimes pushback happens when you move fast.-Nanette

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To advocate "listening" versus "hearing" bias. Then move to understanding, then action. Sometimes pushback happens when you move fast.-Nanette

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Model accepting behavior, dialogue.. and challenge yourself to look through different lenses to "see" bias.-Nanette

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Model accepting behavior, dialogue.. and challenge yourself to look through different lenses to "see" bias.-Nanette

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Name Bias when we see it. You do not need to be aggressive but silence makes you a bystander of continuing the bias system-Nanette

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Name Bias when we see it. You do not need to be aggressive but silence makes you a bystander of continuing the bias system-Nanette

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Meghan  - We need to not shy away from uncomfortable topics

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Meghan  - We need to not shy away from uncomfortable topics

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I loved the section on “What Can you Do?” It advises us to explore our own heritage and the heritage of others. I teach exclusively online, but I have a weekly question for students. I will ask students to share something unique or special about their heritage and then share it in my next week’s email. In this way, I can at least have students having some information about one another, although I will have to keep the names anonymous. Many students in online learning are protective of their information, even within a class setting.

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That we need to be vigilant about our own biases to help us figure out where we are lacking in how we educate those will so many diversities

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That we need to be vigilant about our own biases to help us figure out where we are lacking in how we educate those will so many diversities

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-Autumn Linsley

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Not assuming if not ask questions always 

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Not assuming if not ask questions always 

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The terminology we use as we discuss individuals can be detrimental and must be chosen with care.  I think we need to be on the same page and find terms that are not exclusive or confusing.

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The goal of multicultural education is to raise the achievements of ALL students. This was Erin by the way

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I want to try the “blind stick” or the “fair stick” method to call on students during class, rather than just choosing myself. Although I try to get to everyone easily, I’m sure I’ve overlooked some students unintentionally.

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I like to surround myself with positive people and teach children to do the same. I want them to become "Yeti's" Meaning I can't do it yet.

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I want to be sure that the students in my class feel that they are treated with equity in my classroom and that they have opportunities to improve themselves no matter their background.

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Local educational leadership is critical to making necessary changes in our education system

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Local educational leadership is critical to making necessary changes in our education system

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My favorite concept was that equity and equality are different. I liked the picture of the littlest boy watching the game.

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I will change my teaching practice by helping students understand that we all come from different places and that we all have value.  I would ask students to share their favorite things about their culture.

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Continuing to reflect on my own language in the classroom and trying to raise my awareness of how others may perceive my words. And when needed, correct how I say things.

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I put this in the chat

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Amber
I liked learning that the US Census Bureau estimates that from 2000 to 2050, the total population will have grown from 282 million to 419 million. This goes on to say that people of color will become the majority in 2042.

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I would actually share the study about the names that were shared with teachers and how teachers were more likely to assign students with the names (Deshawn and Darnell) with a harsher consequence. To help put it into perspective.

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●	Rachel Witham.        As well as high quality education and learning, preparing students to contribute to the well-being of society must be a goal.   

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●	Rachel Witham.        As well as high quality education and learning, preparing students to contribute to the well-being of society must be a goal.   

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It is important to not only recognize bias, but also name it, talk about and normalize conversation about it, because that is the first step to eliminating it.

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One thing that I want to do to alter my current teaching practice is to be more conscientious about how I am responding to different behavior and to really notice if I do have bias towards different groups of students.  I want to make sure that I am treating all students fairly and really paying attention to this and not just think that I treat all students fairly.

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It is okay to discuss issues of race and bias. Discussing them and ways to better our school environment does not make us inherently bad.

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One thing that I want to do to alter my current teaching practice is to be more conscientious about how I am responding to different behavior and to really notice if I do have bias towards different groups of students.  I want to make sure that I am treating all students fairly and really paying attention to this and not just think that I treat all students fairly.

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That we need to normalize talking about bias and explicitly name it, talk about it and change them.
Working together as a team to help us notice bias and create a system to reduce bias in our schools.  Sharing the Courageous Conversations About Race book and the story about the teacher with his two tardy girls.

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I have been assessing my students in the beginning of class to see where they are when it comes to literacy etc. so that I know how I can best teach my students- Autumn Linsley

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I have been assessing my students in the beginning of class to see where they are when it comes to literacy etc. so that I know how I can best teach my students- Autumn Linsley

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equity vs equality issues

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I want to surround myself with positive people and teach children to

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I want to surround myself with positive people and teach children to

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Practicing non-defensiveness when someone calls us on our thinking.
Looking at our own behavior and coming up with systems to help us notice this and change our bias.
Making sure that we are holding ourselves accountable when it comes to bias and doing this by seeking outside eyes to provide objective feedback.

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Equal vs Equity: Just because everyone has the same stuff doesn't automatically make it equitable for the individual.

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I am working hard on making my classroom equitable, and one thing this chapter prompted me to do is reach out to our SPED team to find out how I can do that for some of my students. (Because I need help and resources).

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Equality and Equity are not the same thing. Equity means we provide each student with the same things; Equality is giving a student what he/she needs to obtain equality. Our goal is equity. We need to create an inclusive environment.

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Equality and Equity are not the same thing. Equity means we provide each student with the same things; Equality is giving a student what he/she needs to obtain equality. Our goal is equity. We need to create an inclusive environment.

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Emily U.

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Meghan - during my diversity chapter in CNA I will include different ideas from the reading.  I will take my time during this unit and spend the time necessary.  

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Meghan - during my diversity chapter in CNA I will include different ideas from the reading.  I will take my time during this unit and spend the time necessary.  

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Ryan - Don’t be afraid to challenge the status quo when it comes to educational standards and curriculum.  Teachers need to be the leaders for change to effectively teach our increasingly diverse students.  Change is necessary and good.  So embrace it and keep getting better.

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Ryan - Don’t be afraid to challenge the status quo when it comes to educational standards and curriculum.  Teachers need to be the leaders for change to effectively teach our increasingly diverse students.  Change is necessary and good.  So embrace it and keep getting better.

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Teachers are not the problem

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equity vs equality

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We need to be aware of the “achievement gap” and “Deficit Theories.” Everyone can achieve at high levels.

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We need to be aware of the “achievement gap” and “Deficit Theories.” Everyone can achieve at high levels.

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Emily U.

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I can hold all of my students to high expectations, regardless of race or color. I can think of ways to include social justice issues in teaching (e.g. Henrietta Lacks)

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Teachers are uniquely positioned within their community to have a positive impact on their students when it comes to social issues.

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Language is always evolving, and adapting to changing language helps address diversity in the classroom

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No program is worthwhile until it tackles inequality and promotes access to an equal education; raises the achievement of all students and provides them with a high quality and equitable education; provides students with the opportunity to become critical and productive members of a democratic society.

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The equality vs equity issue

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Achievement gap is a real issue that I think we need to consider more. It seems our schools are trying more to address some of the gaps for instance, making sure that our students are fed, making sure they have the understanding they need to achieve etc. 

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Achievement gap is a real issue that I think we need to consider more. It seems our schools are trying more to address some of the gaps for instance, making sure that our students are fed, making sure they have the understanding they need to achieve etc. 

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For me, it is to just be more self aware, call myself out when it happens, call others out in a productive and professional manner when I witness it to help break the cycle.

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To work towards reducing unconscious bias, we must talk about it, call it out, have uncomfortable conversations, etc. when we see it happen. Make a conscious effort ourselves, to recognize it.

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Social justice is many things, but it must challenge stereotypes, draw on the strengths of students, and teach and support agencies for social change

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Ryan - I’m going to diversify the examples and models I use to teach the leadership principles we are learning about.  I’ve slowly been making changes in the types of people we highlight to show that these principles are universal regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, etc…. I still have more changes to make and need to put more effort in finding other sources for the curriculum.

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Ryan - I’m going to diversify the examples and models I use to teach the leadership principles we are learning about.  I’ve slowly been making changes in the types of people we highlight to show that these principles are universal regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, etc…. I still have more changes to make and need to put more effort in finding other sources for the curriculum.

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Racism is especially difficult to discuss, but must not be ignored, and we must call it by its name, especially white teachers.