# data[].attributes.body
What is something that came out of tonight's discussion you would like to share with the whole group?

Learned a lot about how much the English as a second language is also a major issue with teaching. Someone shared about their personal experience about being Spanish and coming into a classroom that did not support another language. He was held back and put in special education classes because he could not keep up with the rest of the English speaking classmates.

He went into TFA and wanted to be involved in this and was. He always tries to support these students, but it is very difficult. Feels like cultural and language barriers puts students on a downward track that is systematically keeping equity from happening in education

Sadly incredible how many TFA teachers are going into Special Education (50%+) because of the need

Teachers do not feel adequately equipped to teach these classes

Mental Health – there seems to be a major lack of adequate mental health resources for teachers. Especially those in TFA who are entering into their first job and going to a very intense, high burnout job.

Hours are very high

Doing master degree and other classes on top of teaching and lesson planning seems like too much

Further, there is an empathy component that these teachers have with their kids

Feeling like they are letting down their kids is putting teachers in a very difficult spot

I think this is a key issue and needs to be taken seriously in how to improve this going forward

What questions do you still have or want to explore further?

Mental Illness piece – I want to understand more about what resources are available and what could be possible

In Finance, we had an EAP (Employee Assistance program) that allowed for us to get free support

Seems important that this happens now

English as a Second language trends

How do we get more people to want to have conversations like this about educational equity?

I think this was my main takeaway from the conversation on what education could look like in 2040

This is a very difficult and broad question

There seem to be so many different issues and potential answers, but I think there is no real picture or example of what is the best way

There is no example in the world that anyone can point to as the way that education should be

This makes me believe that this will be a very difficult process to perfect, so it is going to be very iterative

Nevertheless, I think what the most important thing that can happen by 2040 is that people are talking about education as one of the top if not the top focal point of political and social conversations

Until everyone is having the conversations that we are having about education equity and are aware instead of ignorant about what is going on, there will likely be no change

There is likely no 1 way that the education system should be, so I think it’s going to take a ton of trial and error, but that trial and error needs to also have tremendous amount of focus to make sure the right amount of resources are being dedicated

# data[].attributes.body
I hope we can someday see test scores matter less than they do now. I wonder how this could happen in Chicago without huge systemic change, though, because of the selective enrollment process for high school. As long as these scores matter so much for selective enrollment, it might be difficult for us to emphasize them less in school because we want to set our students up to go to the schools they want to in high school. I feel that this would need to change from the top up. However, I really feel that this would be monumental for our students as it would allow us as teachers to focus on other parts of students' education, and it would allow us to work more with SEL learning as well as let our students drive their learning and have a more open-ended learning that is driven by their interests and passions. It is important that we emphasize these things anyway, but we could do so even more if standardized tests like the NWEA were less crucial and influential for students and their futures.

# data[].attributes.body
Love the ideas here! I think inviting students and parents was a great idea. My biggest question is-how do we make sure that the same quality of education is given everywhere?

# data[].attributes.headline
What is something that came out of tonight's discussion you would like to share with the whole group?

# data[].attributes.subject
What is something that came out of tonight's discussion you would like to share with the whole group?

# data[].attributes.body
Inviting parents was one of the most valuable choices made as it brought the arguably most essential voice in our work into the vital conversation.

# data[].attributes.body
Table question (would love input): Who do we show up for each day?

# data[].attributes.body
We have a different perspective No matter what position or what school we are in - or who we are in the school. Each of these voices is important and valid

# data[].attributes.body
I had the chance to sit with students at table 17, and it was so refreshing to get their input on practices that occur in the classroom. At the end of the day, we’re here for the kids. None of this matters if the students feel overlooked or unheard.

# data[].attributes.headline
Respecting and incentivizing teachers to be and stay in education. -Margaret M

# data[].attributes.subject
Respecting and incentivizing teachers to be and stay in education. -Margaret M

# data[].attributes.headline
How we evaluate students for special education needs.

# data[].attributes.subject
How we evaluate students for special education needs.

# data[].attributes.body
How do we ensure kids are receiving high-quality content from the most competent teachers? Do we just incentivize teachers to stay in the classroom? Do we increase access to the profession? Do we raise the bar for qualifications to become a teacher?

# data[].attributes.headline
Tonight was awesome at Table 12 with out TFA corps and Kipp student’s 

# data[].attributes.subject
Tonight was awesome at Table 12 with out TFA corps and Kipp student’s 

# data[].attributes.body
Blowing up the age / grade systems and truly meeting students where they are while bringing in community and parent partners.

# data[].attributes.body
What exactly are the barriers that lead to the I equalities that our schools and kiddos experience that the richer, whiter schools don’t? How can we overcome those barriers without a total overhaul of the educational system that may not ever be coming?

# data[].attributes.body
Re-investment in developing rigorous and culturally responsive education programs at the undergraduate and graduate level to ensure all teachers are empowered to advocate for educational equity.

# data[].attributes.headline
So much conversation that we didn’t get to drink all our wine!

# data[].attributes.subject
So much conversation that we didn’t get to drink all our wine!

# data[].attributes.body
The gears began to churn around how to leverage our resources to make the necessary changes.

# data[].attributes.body
Geography being the foundation for education. Broadening the definition of education, what it looks like, what it includes, and how the systems work towards the bigger “system”.

# data[].attributes.body
Funding and collaboration amongst all people

# data[].attributes.headline
Navigating  the fine line between  giving students structure and being restrictive. 

# data[].attributes.subject
Navigating  the fine line between  giving students structure and being restrictive. 

# data[].attributes.body
How to shift/share resources with northwest Indiana

# data[].attributes.body
Grouping students not by their age range but by the skills and abilities they need to master; focusing on data-driven instruction, but data beyond standardized testing.

# data[].attributes.body
Where schools become learning centers that bring in members of the community. Bringing in authentic experiences to learn from. Strengthening community through learning

# data[].attributes.body
Schools need consistent, robust staff!

# data[].attributes.body
Classrooms NOT based on students age!

# data[].attributes.body
What role does innovation play in the education landscape by way of charter schools?

# data[].attributes.body
What are we doing today to see the change we want to see in 2040? In the classroom? Outside the classroom?

# data[].attributes.body
Students do not neatly fit into grades, instead there should be a type of larger capstone project that captures a student's learning and demonstrates "proficiency" (whatever that means)

# data[].attributes.body
How can the school be the center of a community and play a role beyond just teaching children? Can the building itself become a place for all members of the community to come together, therefore placing education and learning on a pedestal within a neighborhood.

# data[].attributes.body
Our students are already equipped with the skills they need. It’s on us as teachers to activate, support, and mobilize their skills!

# data[].attributes.body
We talked about school environments and how students feel when they are in schools that look good/ well taken care of vs older schools with bars on the window.

# data[].attributes.body
I believe that change in the classroom will occur when students are taught as a whole, social skills, rather than by standardized or GPA measures.

# data[].attributes.body
The frustrations and grievances I have and keep to myself are shared with many people. My experiences, both good and bad, are not actually that unique and isolating

# data[].attributes.headline
My experience at the dinner was very interesting to hear about the needs of the students served the constraints on resources and the commitment to the kids who are in environments that are challenging 

# data[].attributes.subject
My experience at the dinner was very interesting to hear about the needs of the students served the constraints on resources and the commitment to the kids who are in environments that are challenging 

# data[].attributes.body
Education is not a vacuum. There are so many departments within the US that need to communicate and collaborate in order for the education system to make change. Therefore, not only teachers but leaders from all components of work need to come together.

# data[].attributes.body
The challenges with balancing how to personalize teaching students within the context of the growing complexity of the communities that they live in

# data[].attributes.body
Let’s explore the current landscape and where we should take it!

# data[].attributes.body
How do teachers and stakeholders balance the justice of ideologies and visions of what could be with realities of what we think is attainable? What tensions exist between local and nation or regional demands in education?
Lots of questions!

# data[].attributes.headline
How do we create different metrics of success that value things outside of cognitive or logical “success” and “achievement”

# data[].attributes.subject
How do we create different metrics of success that value things outside of cognitive or logical “success” and “achievement”

# data[].attributes.body
More adults in the school. There is not enough support in the building for students or teachers. It’s difficult to teach when there are behavioral and other outside concerns that aren’t manageable

# data[].attributes.headline
Put students and the community being served back at the forefront 

# data[].attributes.subject
Put students and the community being served back at the forefront 

# data[].attributes.body
How do we reinvigorate neighborhood schools? How do we create collective work and responsibility? Parents, Teachers, Students, Community Leaders, Policy Holders, Leadership ETC

# data[].attributes.body
I don’t think about the business side of education much, aside from contract negotiations during the strike. Having an adult bring up the financial impact of the shrinking student population in Chicago was enlightening with respect to the enrollment at my school.

# data[].attributes.body
Hearing more about  funding works for schools in Chicago and focusing on both the macro and micro level things we can do as teachers. The collaboration was inspiring to see from all stakeholders!

# data[].attributes.body
Policies need to look past just standardized scores and factor in the importance of social/emotional learning

# data[].attributes.body
More meaningful SEL teaching that is relevant to our community, acknowledging that one curriculum for a city does not fit all or every neighborhood in the city

# data[].attributes.body
Stronger emphasis on social emotional learning, deemphasizing standardized tests, community organizing teachers, role of tech

# data[].attributes.body
More teachers of color are needed in the classrooms and more leaders of color in schools that serve neighborhoods of color.

# data[].attributes.body
Is it equitable & best for neighborhoods & students?

# data[].attributes.headline
Connect our personal/professional lives to our school communities; discuss socioeconomic access to our stakeholders/students

# data[].attributes.subject
Connect our personal/professional lives to our school communities; discuss socioeconomic access to our stakeholders/students

# data[].attributes.body
We talked a lot about testing. How testing doesn’t accurately measure the ability, thoughts, experiences and intelligence of our students. We talked about how we could shift testing to more accurately measure studentsz

# data[].attributes.body
How can we combat “adultism” and go from a mindset of us (adults) and them (kids) to a space where there is only “us”.

# data[].attributes.body
So many ideas surfaced tonight felt contradictory but also right - we need all these ideas, that are in some ways in tension

# data[].attributes.body
Brown V Board of Education happened in 1954, but today Chicago is the most segregated city in the nation. Understandably, “quotas” have gone away, but with that so has diversity. Now we are in a situation that schools are once again not receiving the same resources, opportunities, and funding. I’m thinking this is a conversation that is needed to be had.

# data[].attributes.body
Students need to have more mental health resources and assistance in navigating life/trauma/experiences: more teacher training and more health professionals in schools!

# data[].attributes.body
What will it take for educational research to reach the classrooms?

# data[].attributes.body
We aren’t going to teach our way out of the inequities we see. The systems that inhibit student progress are larger than a well-crafted Do Now or positively narrating.

# data[].attributes.body
Let’s have another dinner/salon - I’ll cook and host in my home

# data[].attributes.headline
Reshape teacher training to be meaningfully on going in practice; not just theoretical

# data[].attributes.subject
Reshape teacher training to be meaningfully on going in practice; not just theoretical

# data[].attributes.body
Easy and quick access to healthcare and mental health support services to enable students to be healthy and ready to learn

# data[].attributes.body
Community stakeholder (teacher, parent, etc) - led leadership roles on the local, state and federal level. Grassroots discussions, collaboration leading to community - oriented policy decisions and outcomes.

# data[].attributes.body
More adults in the classroom! Co-teaching models support students and adults