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Creates space for understanding and compassion for the struggles black students may, or already have encountered in their lives due to structural/intentional racist behaviors 

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Creates space for understanding and compassion for the struggles black students may, or already have encountered in their lives due to structural/intentional racist behaviors 

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SEL actually changes the wiring of the brain as children develop, these things have lasting impacts so it's important to teach this in childhood

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SEL actually changes the wiring of the brain as children develop, these things have lasting impacts so it's important to teach this in childhood

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You can't give kids "real world tools" without acknowledging that racism exists in the real world and giving them tools to learn how to be anti-racist in a racist society.

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if we don't take ACTIVE action against it, nothing will change, injustices will prevail into future generations

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if we don't take ACTIVE action against it, nothing will change, injustices will prevail into future generations

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I agree with the person that says race is embedded in every social interaction. oftentimes talking about race or pointing out ethnic difference may make someone uncomfortable, but these conversations should not be avoided, but had and celebrate our diversity

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No child is too young to learn/ experience racism 

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No child is too young to learn/ experience racism 

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we must take a stand towards educating all minds and being open to new perspectives other than the ones that are drilled into our culture.. this includes having empathy and holding space for other people/cultures different from our own

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we must take a stand towards educating all minds and being open to new perspectives other than the ones that are drilled into our culture.. this includes having empathy and holding space for other people/cultures different from our own

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if we are working towards a racially equitable future, then it is important to teach both kids and adults what racial justice looks like

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if we are working towards a racially equitable future, then it is important to teach both kids and adults what racial justice looks like

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encourage children to be curious rather than judgmental about other people

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encourage children to be curious rather than judgmental about other people

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Part of forming positive relationships is being able to interact kindly and empathetically with other individuals who are not the same race as you

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Everyone is coming from different backgrounds and communities, and SEL should work to reflect that.

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Students see/experience racism... they need the tools to talk about it

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Students see/experience racism... they need the tools to talk about it

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we often hold people of different races to different social and emotional standards/ hold different perceptions 

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we often hold people of different races to different social and emotional standards/ hold different perceptions 

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to explain how perspective, perception, and learning are all interconnected, both from self and others

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to explain how perspective, perception, and learning are all interconnected, both from self and others

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Racism is a reality and pretending it is not is a disservice to our students of color

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Racism is a reality and pretending it is not is a disservice to our students of color

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SEL can sometimes have characteristics of white supremacy / oppression

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It welcomes different stories and perspectives to be shared, for students/learners in an appropriate manner

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It welcomes different stories and perspectives to be shared, for students/learners in an appropriate manner

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Creating a future that is more equitable

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children notice and understand far more than they are often given credit for. Without acknowledging race/racism, children are robbed of necessary perspectives and skills for understanding themselves and others. The silence is internalized and perpetuates more racism. 

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children notice and understand far more than they are often given credit for. Without acknowledging race/racism, children are robbed of necessary perspectives and skills for understanding themselves and others. The silence is internalized and perpetuates more racism. 

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going back to what Kendi mentioned that here in the US children are raised to be colorblind and not talk about the effects of racism. I think it's important to to talk about how immigrant parents view racism/people of different cultures

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race is embedded in EVERY social interaction

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race is embedded in EVERY social interaction

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Be mindful of our words and certain triggers around different communities

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Be mindful of our words and certain triggers around different communities

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SEL without anti-racist practice is in a way teaching children just to take care of their emotions without questioning the systems and policies and people that are causing these emotions