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Write the number of the standard you selected and how you might apply it in your future classroom below.

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Write down an idea of how you would use this story in your future classroom.

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Response #3: A Walk in My Shoes: Social Justice in Education

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Response #3: A Walk in My Shoes: Social Justice in Education

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Please write your name, the names of the two people you are commenting on from the video, and TWO bullet points for EACH person with a new insights you gained from what they shared.

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A Walk in My Shoes: Social Justice in Education Full Documentary

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I will apply it in my future classroom by creating a classroom norm of kindness and respect. I will have a "morning meeting" everyday that students will get the opportunity to share things aloud and peers will have to practice communicating respectfully.

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You could use this story to have students make a class kindness chart that our class will follow through the year. Students can draw pictures or words on the chart about being kind and how fairness and kindness look and feel.

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1. James Teagarden PH. D

When we work with diverse populations of students, it doesn't always involve a loud voice and harsh discipline.

It doesn't matter what you intended to happen, what does matters is what actually did happen. Always take the time to self evaluate. Get the feedback from students!

Social justice means, access, stability, the use of pronoun. But the plural pronoun. In social justice it is WE rather than I.

2. Eli Schoeman

Equity is providing every student with what they need, rather than equality which is providing every student with the same. ( A good teacher will use equity in their classroom because every student is different and every student needs something different.)

Be more than just a teacher for your students, be the someone that students can come to with their problems and listen to them. Help them when needed, some of them don't have that in their life.

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1. Teara Lander, M.ED

Being in a military family involves moving around, meeting new friends, and facing challenges along the way. Challenge of letting go when it comes to moving.

Teara used her personal experience to become a leader in her community to gain what other stories may benefit the community and how else it can add to the community.

2. Eli Schoeman

Becoming a teacher is also being someone that can make a change. It also meant that being a teacher is also creating a safe place for students.

Being aware of the surrounding areas for community support or resources. Meaning that even if a school looks appealing to be aware of the type of resources they may have or may need for families and students.

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Using this in the classroom by demonstrating how misconceptions work. Teaching students to be aware of their surroundings and to also not judge a book by its cover. I can use this story as an assignment to have students demonstrate what they learned about judging a book by its cover, through reading a book with an ugly cover and by writing a brief summary of the book and seeing if it was worth judging.

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Using this standard by having it as a project where each student will have their own culture and present to the classroom. In the presentation, students will demonstrate their curiosity of how the cultural is lived, represented, and how it can be shared with the classroom. Allowing students to be curious about other cultures and understanding them.

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This standard can be used to encourage students to learn about their self and the world around them. It takes every kind of person in this world, and it would be boring if we were all the same.

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This story could be used to help students understand some of early history of segregation in some manners. It could put it into an understandable perspective for the students.

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1. James Teagarden:

do things because it is the right thing to do.

dealing with the diverse population does not always involve a loud voice and harsh discipline.

2. Teara Lander:

you should get out of your comfortable box and be able to have care, compassion for others, and allow yourself to relate to other people.

It is important for everyone to be seen as human beings and treat everyone equally.

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I can apply this in my future classroom by creating a positive environment where students feel proud of who they are. I will encourage my students to celebrate their own progress while also showing respect and kindness to their classmates. I can do group work and class discussion to help students understand that everyone is important.

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I could use this story to show students that kindness is important and that we should not judge people based on skin tone. We could write a short story about what they would do if Omar was a new kid in our class.

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1. James Teagarden

When dealing with a diverse population it doesn't always involve a loud voice and harsh discipline.

Getting feedback from students can help both the students and teachers grow.

2. Amanda Morales

We should try to set aside out lens and truly see the world with new eyes.

We should challenge students to see beyond the festival and food of cultures to get the real depth of students identities.

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In my classroom, I can help students recognize their responsibility to stand up to unfairness by talking about real situations, practicing ways to support others, and celebrating when they do. THe goal is to show that standing up for fairness can happen every day, not just in bigger moments.

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In my future classroom, I could read this story with my students and discuss how the characters felt and reacted to what happened. After that, we could share the time we have seen or experienced unfair treatment and talk about ways that we can stand up for others. This would help students connect the story to their own lives and practice empathy and responsibility.

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I can use this standard as a way to have my students share what their families are like. A class project about each students families such as a student spotlight once a week where student can share about themselves and their families and any groups or identities that they identify with. I think this can help the class become knowledgeable about each other and where their families come from. These projects could be hung in a part of the room that can represent and remind us how diverse we all are and how unique or class family is.

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1. James Teagarden

He helped me see how important it is for teachers to really reflect on their own actions. When he talked about recording himself to review interactions with students, it made me realize how much we can miss in the moment.

I learned that social justice is not just about big issues, it is also about the subtle ways we treat students and how those small moments can either help or harm them.

2. Teara Lander

She had made me understand how lonely school can feel when no one looks like you or shares your experiences you have had. Hearing her speak about that gave me a new appreciation for why representation matters.

She also showed how powerful it is when teachers acknowledge and support students' identities. Even small encouragements can make students feel seen, heard, and gain confidence.

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This could be used in my class to show students how we can be nice and inclusive to all people no matter what their skin color is. Learning how to stick up for people when they are treated unfairly. Being that voice of change. Maybe our class could implement a buddy bench where students who feel they don't have anyone to play with at recess could sit. Other students in the class would notice and come talk with the person and they could learn to play together. Students could also create a poster showing how they could support others who are being judged or teased unfairly by others. They could answer questions like, what could you say to stick up for a student being teased? What are ways we can include everyone?

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1. Eli Schoeman

Being the teacher students can rely on to be the constant encourager and presence in a child life who may not have someone such as a male figure in their life.

How surprising it is that a community that looks nice might be zoned for a school that also looks nice on the outside but may have issues on the inside. This could be a lack or resources, failing students, and inequality. Just because you see a nice building that looks good doesn't mean the instruction is where it needs to be for the students.

2. Teara Lander M.ED

She had an advantage of being a military kid and learning to interact with all types of people. Learning to make friends every time she moved to a new place and school. This helped her to not be stuck in a bubble but be relatable to others.

She spoke about how we tend to try and compare who has had it worse than someone else. She discusses that we should be more concerned with working together to make sure everyone has the opportunity to accomplish their goals.

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In my future classroom, I would use this by teaching students that everyone is unique and deserves to be treated fairly. My goal would be to make sure every student knows that who they are matters and that they should treat others with that same respect.

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I picked standard #4 because it is important for kids to understand how to not act "cocky" towards one another. A goal I have for my future classroom is to hold everyone accountable for their actions, and that includes the good ones as well. I hope that my students can feel proud of themselves and their classmates.

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I could use this story to demonstrate how in the outside world, not everyone is treated the way that they deserve to be treated. I will use this as an example to my students as to why we accept people in our classroom for no matter who they are or what they look like.

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Teara:

She was a military child - she was moved around as a child and made a lot of new connections with different people.

The importance of treating people equally and as humans.

Eli:

"if students get behind it will affect them for the rest of their academic careers."

Eli was told he needed to go to a different school when he was a child because of how smart he was. He wondered why he was able to go to a different school, but not his friends. This is an example of unfairness to children and 0 social-justice for them.

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This standard can be used to help teach students to not assume things of those different than us. Stereotyping can often lead to unintentional misunderstandings and leaving students out for reasons that may not even be true.

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I would use this story to teach students how sometimes people get treated bad even when they may not deserve it. We could talk about ways to handle this and the emotions it might make us feel. We could wrap up the discussion by talking about things we can do to treat people with kindness regardless of stereotypes given to them.

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1. James Teagarden

Discipline and loud voices are not the answer when working in a diverse population.

Students can often teach you a lot about your performance when teaching and their feedback can be more effective than another co-teacher.

2. Teara Lander

Military kids have to adapt to new environments and relationships constantly making their lifestyle significantly different than most other students in the classroom.

It is important to embrace confidence and work towards your goals regardless of what others think/assume about you or if you are different than your peers.

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In my future classroom, I will help students explore and celebrate the many groups that they belong to like family, culture, language, interest, and communities. I will incorporate activities such as identity maps, family story sharing, and classroom acceptance. By providing books and lessons that include characters with diverse backgrounds and experiences, students will see themselves reflected and valued in the curriculum. This helps build confidence, pride, and understanding of not only themselves but of others.

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I would use this story as a discussion starter for understanding fairness, bias, and speaking up when someone is treated unfairly. After reading, students would participate in a guided conversation about what fairness looks like in our classroom, and we would as a class create a "Equity and Kindness Agreement." Then, in small groups students would discuss situations in which someone was being excluded and how could we can stand up to exclusion like in the story.

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1. James Teagarden

I learned that his experience working with students showed him that building relationships matter more than relying on strict discipline.

His reflection emphasized that students personal stories can reveal more about their needs than any standard approach, reminding teachers to listen

2. Teara Lander

I learned that military connected students may move more frequently, forcing them to constantly build friendships and adjust to new schools. This creates challenges teachers may overlook.

Tears highlighted how assumptions about students backgrounds can limit them, and how providing encouragement can empower students who feel "different" from their peers.

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I would read the book to my students and then lead a class discussion about what happened and how both families felt. Id ask simple questions like, "Why do you think Emma and Josh asked those questions?" and "How would you feel if that happened in your town?" Then, we could role-play responses, how to talk about race, fairness, and how to support one another. This could help students understand racial injustice, practice empathy, and learn how to respond in real life.

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1. Amanda Morales

I learned how Amanda encourages teachers to look beyond surface-level assumptions and really understand the full story behind each student's background and abilities.

I appreciated her idea that social justice in the classroom means more than just celebrating culture (like Cinco de Mayo), it means deeply understanding students' lived identities and giving them every chance to showcase what they can do.

2. Alex Red Corn

I learned how Alex's experience growing up Osage and white gave him "entangled" identities, and that he works to bring indigenous educators into leadership roles.

I was struck by his point that having a "mascot curriculum" (where indigenous people are only referenced superficially or through stereotypes) is more harmful than just a mascot name.

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In my future classroom, I would use this to help students notice when someone is being left out or treated unfairly and actually do something about it. I’ll use read-alouds and quick role-plays to help them practice simple, real phrases like, “Are you okay?” or “You can sit with us.” My goal is for students to feel safe, included, and confident speaking up for themselves and others.

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As a future teacher, I would use Something Happened in Our Town as a read-aloud to gently start a conversation about fairness and racism. After reading, I’d ask students how the characters felt, connect it to our class expectations for kindness and respect, and work together to list simple ways we can speak up or get help when something feels unfair.

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James Teagarden

It really stuck with me that one story about his neighbor being denied school made him change careers and go into special ed.

When he records his teaching and lets students “grade” him, it showed me that social justice also means being willing to listen and change as a teacher.

Teara Lander

Her story about growing up on a military base and then seeing more obvious racism off-base made me think about how much our environment shapes what we notice.

Her work with Black women student leaders showed me how research can be a way to lift up students’ voices, not just collect data.

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I can use this standard in my classroom by creating activities that let my students share things about their backgrounds and interests so they can express and feel proud of themselves. I would also teach them to listen to their peers stories so they can celebrate and see one another's differences.

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I could read the story with my class and then we could have an activity where we reflect on the story by drawing or writing about a time we saw someone being treated unfair and how we could be fair to each other in those situations. I think this can help students see how important kindness is and how standing up for others is important.

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1. Teara Landeer, M.ED

She came from a military family that moved around a lot. She got to see many different cultures because of that and it made her more aware of how different backgrounds make people who they are.

She used everything she saw and got to experience and used that to fight for social justice in higher education.

2. Amanda Morales

She was the first person in her family to get to go to college which is a huge deal.

She also works hard to see more teachers with diverse backgrounds be in the classroom.

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I will use this standard in my future classroom by teaching my students about kindness. We can do an activity to introduce empathy and what that looks like. When we start our day we can go over classroom expectations and talk about being kind to others. Whenever I notice another student being empathetic I will reward or acknowledge that behavior.

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I would use this story in my classroom by talking about kindness. I would use this story to talk about not treating others differently based on skin tone. I would use this story to talk about emotions as well.

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1. James Teagarden

1. The importance of reflecting on our actions as teachers.

2. The importance of building relationships with students is more beneficial than other important tasks as a teacher.

2. Teara Lander

1. The toll that a military kid has on their daily lives to due to frequent moves and a parent gone from the household and how that effects them in the classroom.

2. Everyone comes from a different background and that can effect how someone acts or treats other people. It is important to not judge someone based on their background and to think about what someone has gone through.

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I will apply this standard in my classroom by incorporating read-alouds and stories that show characters confronting exclusion or prejudice. After reading, we will have a disscussion on what they would do in that situation.

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I could use this story as a way to teach students about kindness to others. I would then create a book where they can draw images of other students being kind to other students. At the end of the year, that student can take the page home with them as a reminder to be kind to others.

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Jim Teagarden

Having students give feedback on your teaching can be beneficial to students and yourself.

Social justice means stability and the use of pronoun like we instead of I.

Teara Lander

The status quo does not determine your future.

Social justice is for everyone and that we are all equitable treated.

Having compassion can promote social justice.

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In my future classroom I will always promote equity and respect among students. Students will know how to respect their classmates and see what they have in common and how they are different when they might look different from them. I would apply this in my room by reading books on how it is okay to be different and just be always spreading kindness and promoting collaboration among all students.

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I could use this story in my classroom to spread kindness and to treat everyone equally no matter what. Regardless if someone might look different from you everyone deserves the same respect. I would have a class discussion and have students give me examples on how they can be nice to each other.

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James Teagarden:

- Loud voices and discipline is not the best choice when working with a diverse group of people.

Students can help you learn and improve as a teacher

Teara Lander:

I related to the how you can feel isolated when there isnt many people who look like you at school. I felt like this in Elementary at times since there weren't as many Latino kids in my class. So I couldn't relate or understand them.

She spoke about comparing how we have it worse than someone else. When we should not be comparing our lives to anyone elses. We should all be postive and working together to get to our goals and to keep working hard as one. To change the world even when things are not easy or handed to you.

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I will apply this to my future classroom by creating a classroom of inclusion and respect by letting all the students share their name and how they are feeling that morning and why. Allowing students the opportunity to speak out loud while everyone else listens help create a respectful environment.

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This story can help students understand the importance of treating everyone regardless of their skin color with respect, and kindness. We all come from different backgrounds, but we are all important, and valuable.

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1. James Teagarden

You do things because it is the right thing to do.

Teachers reflecting on their own actions, are teachers who desire to learn and grow and be better for all their students.

2. Eli Schoeman

If students get behind academically, it will affect them for the rest of their academic careers.

Equality is providing every student with what they need, rather than equality, and that is providing every student with the same. Students learn differently and their needs are different; a good teacher will know their students and how to make sure they are provided with everything they need.

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We have a small unit lesson in social studies about apartheid before we go into West African studies that transition into transatlantic slave studies. I would apply standard 12 in the apartheid lessons as it would show examples of unfairness of individual's actions like biased speech and segregation, and examples of larger systemic injustices through apartheid laws, and how both together discriminated and oppressed.

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A way I would use this story is through ELA read-aloud time. After listening/watching the story, we would then have a classroom discussion. I'd activate their prior knowledge and tie this discussion to prior social studies lessons because we always start our unit lessons by reminding students that history is made up of many perspectives, and the version we often learn is only one piece of the larger story. Every group has its own viewpoint shaped by its experience. It is our responsibility to listen, research, and learn all perspectives to build a fuller understanding. In the same way, we listened and learned about the two different homes in the book. I would then ask them to write three paragraphs. One paragraph about what they learned from the first household/family in the story. One paragraph about what they learned from the second household/family. Then one paragraph of what they wonder/thought/learned from both.

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James Teagarden, PH.D.

Interacting with diverse populations doesn't always require a loud voice or harsh discipline. The way you talk and interact with people determines if you're going to be the "best or the worst."

Social Justice is a collective movement. It's as Teagarden says, "We rather than I."

Alex Red Corn

I knew that blood quantum played a role in benefits when it came to Native Americans, but I did not realize, nor did I even think about, what Alex Red Corn mentioned, and that was that full-bloods are not gonna be around forever. So change had to happen. "The color of your skin is not culture"

How a well-meaning "good" person, an intelligent person, can be so ignorant and biased. Ignorance Gap is real, and I realize it isn't really talked about.

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Standard #1: “I know and like who I am and can talk about my family and myself and describe our various group identities.”

This standard resonates with me because I love sharing my origin and family tree. I will design a classroom activity where students write about their ancestors and talk with their parents about their family history. To model this, I would share my own story: my ancestry comes from native people in the Philippines, who had dark skin, curly hair, and lived in the mountains. Sharing this helps me feel proud of who I am and encourages students to open up and learn about their own heritage too.

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2: Using this story in my future classroom I would use my story to begin a discussion about identity, race, and diversity. For example, I would explain that “some Black people have dark skin, and some have light brown skin” to help students understand that people come in many shades and colors. Many students may not fully understand these terms, so I would guide them in respectful conversations about race and identity. Through writing, art, and storytelling, students could celebrate their uniqueness while also appreciating the diversity of others.

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1. James Teagarden, Ph.D.

·      I learned that working with diverse students doesn’t mean using a loud voice or harsh discipline. As someone from a diverse background, I know that being spoken to harshly can make students feel afraid to talk. They may worry about saying the wrong English words or making mistakes. What diverse students need are teachers who appreciate their abilities and encourage them.

·        From the film, I liked the part that said: “When you watched the film, you realize he didn’t start it, you did.” This showed me that teachers need to reflect on their own actions. Sometimes student behavior is a reaction to what the teacher does. By noticing our mistakes, we can improve and teach better next time.

Teara Lander, M.Ed.

·       She said, “Social justice is for everyone. It’s a way to make sure that we are all seen as human beings and that we are all equally treated.” This reminded me that fairness and equality are important for every student.

Teara also shared that she didn’t pay attention to discrimination because her parents gave her confidence. I learned that parents play a big role in supporting their children. When parents build confidence, it helps children ignore negative messages and believe in themselves

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I would apply this standard in my classroom by creating lessons that show each student's different identities, cultures, and backgrounds. I would try to have more class discussions where students get to present in front of their peers to really bring in a sense of connection and community for our classroom.

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This story is a great way to show students how to understand fairness and how they could respond to social injustice respectfully. I could also use it to encourage students to think about how they could help create a kinder and more equal community so they could change future generations from experiencing the same unfairness within the story.

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1. Teara Lander M.ED,

Being a military kid you are forced to adjust to making new friends each move and it can take a mental toll on a young child.

"Social justice is for everyone" - Teara Lander. She shares how important it is that everyone is treated the same, given the same opportunities, given the same equality to achieve all the same things as the next person in this world.

2. Amanda Morales PH.D

She thinks that students should be advocates for all types of students and how important it is that they are advocates for diversity.

The golden rule applies to everyone but it's important that we see the world with new eyes. It's important that we understand each others backgrounds and look into their culture deeper, look past the basic culture celebrations and look at the deeper celebrations and where they come from.

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I will use this standard to help students recognize how others feel and learn how to make their peers feel comfortable, included, and supported. On the very first day of school, we will talk about our differences and why it’s okay and even good to be different. This sets the expectation that kindness and acceptance matter.

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I would use this book to talk about being kind and seeing everyone as equal, because a person is a person no matter what color their skin is. This story would help students understand that everyone deserves respect and fairness. We would talk about how our differences make us unique, but they never change someone’s worth. This helps build a classroom where every student feels valued and included.

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1. Amanda Morales, Ph.D.

I learned how important it is for teachers to understand their students’ diverse cultural and family backgrounds so they can feel safe, welcomed, and supported in the classroom.

She helped me realize how much bias can show up in schools without teachers even noticing, and how important it is to be aware of the small things that can make students feel excluded or misunderstood.

2. Alex Red Corn, M.Ed.

I gained insight into how Native students often feel disconnected in school because their cultures, histories, and identities are not represented or respected enough.

He showed how powerful it is when schools build real relationships with families and communities, and how that helps students feel proud of who they are and more confident in the classroom.

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I chose standard 4 because I found it important to teach that students should be proud of who they are and what they accomplish, but not to the point of bragging to peers or putting others down. I would use this as an opportunity to share their own progress and celebrate them, but also as a motivator for others to join them in celebrating progress.

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I would use this story in my classroom to show how important it is to be kind and to include all students, regardless of appearance. I would have students openly discuss whether they ever felt they weren't treated fairly, and how we would be an upstander if we witnessed such acts. If no student speaks up, then I would give different scenarios for them to respond to.

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James Teagarden-

-Taught that it's very important to reflect on your teaching and actions. "Why did that student act that way? What caused it?" Then he found out he caused it. So when he recorded himself, it gave him a way to reflect on his own teaching and a pivot to avoid that mistake again. Additionally, having students fill out report cards on him while he sends his own quarterly report card. It set the precedent that everyone is always growing.

-Social justice means access, stability, and the use of pronouns in plural form. "We rather than I".

Teara Lander

-Due to being military affiliated, she was conditioned to adapt to new places, people, and the constant battle of making a new place a "home". This forced her to become relatable to others.

-When she spoke up about the comparison game, people end up playing to see who has it worse. But she pointed out we should not compare our lives in general. We should be positive, encouraging, and uplifting others to ensure they reach their goals and keep working hard.

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I will apply this standard to my future classroom to teach my students that no matter if people are the same or different than us, we still need to be kind and respectful to one another.

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I can use the stories message to share with my students. I would remind them how we should treat everyone, regardless of how they look, or act. We want everyone to be included, how would you feel if you were not included? I would use it as a way to share to show respect and kindness to all.

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I would apply this in my classroom for example during a lesson I can have students share something that they feel they did well during the lesson while also sharing something they noticed a classmate did well.

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1. James Teagarden:

I really liked how he mentioned that you don't have to yell and be super mean to discipline. I love how they showed the example of one of his students and how he did tokens for good behavior and then the student got to buy a prize with his good behavior tokens.

I liked how he mentioned what he had learned from his dad about just doing the right thing because it is the right thing to do.

2. Teara Lander

She mentions how social justice is just a way to make sure that everyone is seen and everyone has equal opportunity.

To be compassionate and make the world a better place.

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I could use this story by reading it to my students and then asking them how they think the characters felt and why they felt the way they did. Then I can use it to help students understand empathy. I can also have my students share a time they saw something unfair and what they could do. Helping them connect the story to real life situations.

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Jim Teagarden

No matter what age you are or what you are currently doing in life you can change your path and do what you love. Even though he started his special education career later in life, he found happiness and fulfillment by pursuing work he truly cared about.

His strong work ethic, sense of humor, and ability to connect with students made him successful and respected, showing the importance of integrity and building meaningful relationships in any career.

Teara Lander

Moving frequently and adjusting to new environments taught her how to adapt, which helped her succeed in college, politics, and social justice work.

Her parents’ encouragement and her own determination allowed her to pursue ambitious goals, overcome challenges like microaggressions, and work to create positive change for others.

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I will apply this standard by creating a welcoming environment where all studenst feel valued. I will teach empathy and encourage kindness. I will help and students understand and appreciate each other's difference.

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I can use this story to teach my students about courage, freedom, and standing up for what is right. It will connect history to their own lives and inspire them to promote justice.

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Rebecca Walker

Standard #17

Using books and scenarios that encompass many differences in people, I would facilitate discussion and problem solving activities to demonstrate the life skills that we can use to stand up for another individual who may be experiencing prejudice, exclusion, and injustice.

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James (Jim) Teagarden, PH.D

He uses recordings to become a better teacher. Watching the videos helps him realize that sometimes his actions or tone contribute to problems, not just the students.

Social justice is something we do together, not alone.

Teara Lander, M.Ed.

Her experiences as a military child taught her to be flexible and understanding. This helped her become a teacher who understands that every child is dealing with their own challenges and transitions, and it motivates her to support students who feel unstable or overwhelmed.

Moving so many times, she learned how important it is to make people feel welcomed.  Now brings that same mindset into her classroom, so her students never feel “new” or alone the way she did.

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This story, Something Happened in Our Town, is a book that I could use in a lesson about social justice and how we see this in our daily lives. I think it is important to look at current events in our community, nation, and world and identify where we can see social justice and where we see social injustice as well. This is a way for our class to brainstorm ideas about ways that we can make a positive change around us.

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James Teagarden, Ph. D.

-The realization that when we shift our mindset from one of business to a business of changing mindsets is the real reason why teaching social justice is so important.

-I love receiving feedback on my own performance. I used to do this with my Soldiers and what I found is that it helped me improve as a leader, gave my Soldiers a sense of autonomy, and increased mutual respect and between all of us. I plan to implement this in my classroom as well.

Amanda Morales, Ph. D.

-She had a goal of changing the perspective that if you are this, then you can't be that.

-Social justice in the classroom can be shown to our students by providing them the opportunity to redo work when we know that our students can do better than what they turned in. It is challenging our students to push themselves to improve and be a better version of who they were yesterday.

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I believe it is important for student to be open to expressing their ideas, good or bad. This can allow me and others to learn from each other and provide different perspectives as a learning tool in the classroom.

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This story opens up many different lesson ideas, including kindness and making a kindness tree out of ways we can be kind. It also talks about fairness. A way we can address this in the classroom is a race between students and me. After a beat lol I ask why this might not be a fair race, and then compare it to the story and ask why they might not be fair.

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I will use this standard in my future classroom to build a positive environment for them. I will also use this as a way to show that they can accept their peers even if they are different than them. I can have a class talk and discussion about what it is important to value your peers and others around you, and how it might make someone feel if they are not accepted.

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James TeaGarden

-Sometimes you don't think you're making a difference for a child when really you are.

-Kindness doesn't always need to be known by an audience.

Eli Showman

-Every student is different, and every student may need different things. Good teachers need to be able to understand that.

-Taking on that parent-like role can make a real difference for some children who you may not realize need it the most.

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This book could be used to show that just because someone has a different color skin than we do, that we are not to be hatful to them, we are to welcome everyone. In the class we could draw about kindness, welcoming each person, no matter how they look, act, or where they came from.

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James Teagarden PhD-

"Do things cause they are the right thing to do"

Dealing with diverse groups doesn't mean you have to be harsh or a stern voice.

Teara Lander M. ED-

It is hard to move form place to place or even country to country, there are many challenges you have to face in doing that.

She is using her voice to show how difficult life can be just for looking different, she is showing how we all can grow from her story and that just because you experience hardship doesn't mean that you should quit your goals.

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I will use this standard in my future classroom to teach respect and a positive association to peers. One thing I will implement that the teacher I work with does is not allowing students to choose groups during long periods of play time like centers. I would assign students to people they don't neccesarily have great connections with to build relationships with everyone.

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I think this is a great introductory story into racism and segregation for younger students. It shows the direct effect of kids their age and the differences. I would maybe do an activity of recognizing differences in a directed discussion and how it could affect us at school and other places.

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James Teagarden

One thing is have connection and getting feedback from students helps not only us grow but students. It also encourages a more collaborative classroom

Diverse population requires different methods of discipline. It may look different for each student.

Teara Lander

Military students moving around a lot has a bigger impact than I realized. I can't imagine having to make new friends and new connections that many times. Therefore, it's important we handle those students with grace as I don't even know what they're going through.

I think it's important to read behavior, verbage, and interaction with these students. They may come from different backgrounds, different cultures, different traumas than we understand. Assuming the worst with these students won't do us good.

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I would apply this standard to my future classroom by having students play a commonalities/similarities game. I would create a 5x5 table of different things students may have in common in a "Find Someone Who" style. The prompts would be like, "who has the same amount of siblings as you" or "who has the same eye color as you", etc. I would print out the 5x5 table so each student has their own copy. The purpose is for students to find commonalities between one another. When a student finds something in common with someone, they will sign their name on their peers' copy. In the end, students will be able to see how much we all have in common.

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Using this standard will give students the capability to understand communication and interaction with others outside the classroom setting. I would create a pen pal project for students to interact with outside peers from other schools.

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This story could be used in my future classroom during social-emotional learning time. At the district that I currently teach in, we have a designated 25 minutes during morning meeting devoted to SEL time. This would be a great story to read to students during this time. I would follow up with a discussion about empathy, kindness, and self love.

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This book can be utilized in the classroom, incorporating it into a unit that teaches about bullying and how you can stick up for someone when they need it to make a difference.

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1. Jim Teagarden

When Jim started teaching, he recorded his lessons to review and reflect on his teaching and interactions with students. He focused on his interactions between him and students and found ways to improve his teaching. This shows that he truly cares about teaching his students in a way that is equitable for each student.

I liked Jim's definition of social justice. He stated in his definition that social justice involves "We rather than I".

2. Eli Schoeman

Eli discussed taking on the parent role for many disadvantaged students who do not have positive parent role models at home. I feel like I do this with/for my students as well as they need positive adult role models in their lives.

It was nice to be able to hear Eli's personal story involving his giftedness not being fulfilled within schools that he went to. Usually, I don't get to see much about how gifted students struggle in high needs and low income schools so it was nice to see this perspective.

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Standard 6- I plan to create an inclusive classroom that really focuses on the idea of community within. I think that this standard aligns with my agenda. Using this standard I can create activities and lessons based around these ideas. Using my cultural diversity plan I can incorporate the book I choose and add those lessons as they are hands on and interactive with one another.

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I could use this book in my classroom to introduce the idea of history in an a gentle way that comes from a perspective of a child. The book also relates today with history – making it more relevant to the students of today.

The book can also be used to teach students a sense of community and why it is important to stick up for one another.

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The two people I wanted to comment on were Amanda Morales and Alex Red Corn. In Amanda's story, she discussed growing up in a small community that did not understand her culture, so she strives to tailor her teaching toward recognition and acceptance. Alex Red Corn started teaching to help others who do not have a leg to stand on have better support.

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James Teagarden –

- He wanted to do more because of the lack of opportunities for special needs individuals. He found ways to connect with the students through his teaching methods.

- He tried so hard to create opportunites for these children and he did. He had a huge impact. He believes social justice means access, stabilty and how we use the word we.

Amanda –

- She refuses to put students in a box and mold them. I love her thoughts on this because I never knew that was as possible as a teacher and it prevented from making the leap of being a teacher as career choice.

- She also ensures that ELL students are given the opportunities to success. The way to do this is to see the world from a new lens and dive deeper into students identities.

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In my future classroom, I will apply this standard by encouraging students to share their own stories, traditions, and perspectives while practicing active listening and thoughtful questioning. Through activities like class discussions, read-alouds featuring diverse voices, and collaborative projects, students will learn to value differences and see connections between their own experiences and those of others. This approach will help build an inclusive, empathetic community where curiosity and respect guide learning.

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In my future classroom, I will intentionally create activities that help students feel proud of who they are, such as identity drawings, family culture shares, or “All About Me” projects, while also teaching them to celebrate differences. I want students to see themselves as important and valued, but also learn that everyone around them deserves the same respect and dignity. This builds a positive, inclusive classroom where all students feel seen and safe.

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I would connect the story to a classroom art activity. After reading the story, I would invite the students to create drawings or collages that show what a "fair and kind town" looks like to them. We could display the artwork together to form a "community wall," highlighting how each student's vision contributed to a bigger picture of respect and inclusion. This activity would give students a creative outlet to process the story, while reinforcing the idea that everyone's voice and perspective matters in building a caring community.

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This standard is applicable in my classroom as what I would describe as a 'friendship skill'. Activities I could do with my students would be: having time during group work where they complement each other. Encouraging, positive conversations. Having a brag board where students can pin up work they are very proud of. A writing activity where they write positively about themselves.