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The beauty of diversity is an opportunity for enrichment, which increases the diversity of beauty! - A.Mici

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Would love to develop cross curricula lessons with colleagues to encompass these equitable practices that are culturally responsive for all student backgrounds

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Make connections with students and that will help in developing equitable practices in the classroom

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Ryan M
We talked a lot about how in this post-pandemic school year that “meeting the kids where they’re at” means a lot of practicing classroom routines. Many of us have been very proud with the amount of progress many of our students have made so far this year with getting reacquainted with being inside the classroom with their peers. There have been many more challenges this year that have required us to use the social emotional practices more than any other year.

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classroom success is not about classroom management but about the relationships a teacher forms with her students.

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Equity is not providing the same thing to every student but giving each student what they uniquely need. Also, to be aware of bias so as to provide a more equitable environment.

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Equity is not providing the same thing to every student but giving each student what they uniquely need. Also, to be aware of bias so as to provide a more equitable environment.

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Always treat others as I want to be treated

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Always treat others as I want to be treated

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Differences in background and experience can present in any domain of school life. Acknowledge differences, and see their value.

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Talking to and appreciating kids for who they are and where they come from and celebrating that. 

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Talking to and appreciating kids for who they are and where they come from and celebrating that. 

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Identifying where students are struggling and developing supports around that area.

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Identifying where students are struggling and developing supports around that area.

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Secondary Program - Science Career Program

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Secondary Program - Science Career Program

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We have an extraordinary program offered by an MHS Alumna (now 2) who meet with our EL students monthly providing mentorship, presentations, support, and guidance. The program has been in existence since 2014 - it is entirely provided by voluntary hours on the part of the individuals. I am so humbled by the fact that our alumnae/i are such a rich resource to the current students in our schools.

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Learn about their lives at home/their living circumstances.

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Learn about their lives at home/their living circumstances.

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Would love to have more instructive conversations... for example: Here are some equitable practices you SHOULD be incorporating into your classroom, or here are tips on having conversations about race, diversity, equity etc. with children.

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Give students opportunities to tell their stories. Challenge mainstream ways of thinking and help students advocate to find supported ways to find solidarity in speaking knowledge to power. 

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Give students opportunities to tell their stories. Challenge mainstream ways of thinking and help students advocate to find supported ways to find solidarity in speaking knowledge to power. 

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this topic is an ongoing learning process 

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this topic is an ongoing learning process 

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have an open mind and understanding of where students are with their needs

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Looking at diverse and authentic perspectives through a variety of sources, with a specific emphasis on primary sources. 

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Looking at diverse and authentic perspectives through a variety of sources, with a specific emphasis on primary sources. 

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No student should be discounted from the core value of having high standards because they struggle with English or for any other reason. Giving more time to read through assignments and assessments, and many other accommodations are equitable actions that I take in order to for my students to show that they have the ability to learn, create, and reason through things

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No student should be discounted from the core value of having high standards because they struggle with English or for any other reason. Giving more time to read through assignments and assessments, and many other accommodations are equitable actions that I take in order to for my students to show that they have the ability to learn, create, and reason through things

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show genuine appreciation and excitement for diversity

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show genuine appreciation and excitement for diversity

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making equitable practices for everyone and more individualize 

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making equitable practices for everyone and more individualize 

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continue Responsive Classroom training at all levels

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continue Responsive Classroom training at all levels

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Developing student plans to meet students where they are at.

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Developing student plans to meet students where they are at.

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Not all students can be treated the same.

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Listen to others about their ideas and perspectives!

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daily check ins to give the each individual student the support they need.

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daily check ins to give the each individual student the support they need.

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Never assume anything

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Morning Meeting greeting each child by name

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Morning Meeting greeting each child by name

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As someone on the special education side, I try to make sure that the evaluations I provide will actually identify a disorder rather than a cultural difference.

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Recognizing those who need intervention; recognizing differentiation amongst your students and implementing the necessary skills or practices needed. 

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Recognizing those who need intervention; recognizing differentiation amongst your students and implementing the necessary skills or practices needed. 

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Alternative assessments should be built in to curriculum

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use of grown-ups is a good word.  I use caregivers

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use of grown-ups is a good word.  I use caregivers

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differentiation, meeting students where they are, different students have different needs

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differentiation, meeting students where they are, different students have different needs

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Differentiated

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It's important to reach all families. Making sure to use resources to be able to communicate with families is extremely important. The positive response from those families, showing their appreciation for having a way that they are able to communicate with their child's teacher and being including in class communications, events, etc.

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differential instruction based on pre-assessment data.

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differential instruction based on pre-assessment data.

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trying our best as teachers helping those who need it the most 

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trying our best as teachers helping those who need it the most 

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Teaching music and dance from many cultures

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Giving students the support they need to achieve their goal

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Giving students the support they need to achieve their goal

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I love introducing the perspectives of authors and characters from our ELA texts and films. Helping them see from multiple perspectives and weigh the degree of justice/injustice that occurs makes for good classroom dynamics and strengthens critical thinking skills.

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Poverty and race could be very well a huge hindrance or a huge motivation in education, for each individual.

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always meet student at their level and build up from there.

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always meet student at their level and build up from there.

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Perspective plays a role in how each of us interacts with students, a teacher and adjustment councillor may have very different approaches to the same student.

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responsive classroom

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Equity is giving students what they need

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Equity is giving students what they need

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Equity is not putting the same program in every building

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Responsive Classroom Practices to Create a Psychologically Safe Learning Space

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time and collaboration are needed to make equity realistic- along with open mindedness that some need many more resources than others to achieve equitability on an individual basis

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time and collaboration are needed to make equity realistic- along with open mindedness that some need many more resources than others to achieve equitability on an individual basis

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If you realize you made a mistake, just correct quickly and move on. 

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If you realize you made a mistake, just correct quickly and move on. 

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Listen to students.

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Modifying assignments and assessments to individual learning needs.

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The Zones of creating an ideal learning environment/accountability

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The Zones of creating an ideal learning environment/accountability

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affirm students' identities and cultural experiences by co-constructing lessons and assessments that represent their world

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affirm students' identities and cultural experiences by co-constructing lessons and assessments that represent their world

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Take a step back and examine your assumptions.

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Take a step back and examine your assumptions.

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Differentiate not only instruction, but also assessments. 

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Differentiate not only instruction, but also assessments. 

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Teachers need to make the effort to include ALL families in their children's education! They want to be informed and included, and "lack of involvement" doesn't necessarily mean lack of interest. There are many factors involved (work schedules, language barriers, etc). Sometimes a little teacher communication can go a long way.

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To continue to teach my students (ELs) not to internalize a racialized identity that is forced on them as they adapt to American culture.

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To continue to teach my students (ELs) not to internalize a racialized identity that is forced on them as they adapt to American culture.

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considering the different needs of all the students

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considering the different needs of all the students

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Notice and be aware of student differences 

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Notice and be aware of student differences 

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modify projects to each child based upon their specific needs and/or abilities 

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modify projects to each child based upon their specific needs and/or abilities 

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Sharing and discussing our differences during morning meeting to gain other cultural perspectives.

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Sharing and discussing our differences during morning meeting to gain other cultural perspectives.

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referring to "grownups" not parents.  "Please talk to your grownups about ..."

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referring to "grownups" not parents.  "Please talk to your grownups about ..."

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Modifying work based on all student's needs to access the curriculum

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Differentiating instructional practices in culturally aware ways. Incorporating a culturally diverse range of materials.

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Making sure there is an oral interpreter present at team meetings to assist parents with understanding the process

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Making sure there is an oral interpreter present at team meetings to assist parents with understanding the process

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disagreeing is okay and modeling how to handle disagreements for my students

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disagreeing is okay and modeling how to handle disagreements for my students

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providing multiple access points for students to ensure equity 

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providing multiple access points for students to ensure equity 

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Let every student have a voice/validate.

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Providing differentiation having daily check-ins.

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Patience and listening

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Celebrate all types of differences in the classroom.

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Would love to have more instructive conversations... for example: Here are some equitable practices you SHOULD be incorporating into your classroom, or here are tips on having conversations about race, diversity, equity etc. with children.

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Don't be afraid to open up a conversation with a colleague that is of a growth mindset. Give yourself the opportunity to think about yourself thinking about other people. Then, analyze whether there is bias. And improve.

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Modifying for all students diverse needs while still challenging their ability to allow for growth. Incorporating time for open discussions concerning diverse feelings and needs to celebrate and accept our differences as we work together as a team.

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 criteria and standards for successful task completion

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 criteria and standards for successful task completion

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Listen to your students and respond to their individual needs, whether they are emotional or academic

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Listen to your students and respond to their individual needs, whether they are emotional or academic

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Provide all students with what they need to be successful

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Provide all students with what they need to be successful

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meeting students where they are and getting to know them as individuals 

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meeting students where they are and getting to know them as individuals 

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Being open to receiving critical feedback from **students** AS WELL as admins

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Being open to receiving critical feedback from **students** AS WELL as admins

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More inclusive ways of calling on students so I am not calling on the same kids all the time and/or creating varied opportunities for  to demonstrate what they know besides tests, quizzes etc.

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More inclusive ways of calling on students so I am not calling on the same kids all the time and/or creating varied opportunities for  to demonstrate what they know besides tests, quizzes etc.

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provide exposure to literature that reflects the makeup of our class and school 

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provide exposure to literature that reflects the makeup of our class and school 

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As a special education teacher, teaching equity vs. equal has already been part of my practice, but it also applies to these other marginalizations and biases to consider outside of one facet of our students and faculty

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As a special education teacher, teaching equity vs. equal has already been part of my practice, but it also applies to these other marginalizations and biases to consider outside of one facet of our students and faculty

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Providing books on equity in the school library, and sharing the book list with teachers, and displaying the books prominently.

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Providing books on equity in the school library, and sharing the book list with teachers, and displaying the books prominently.

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teaching folksongs that reflect the cultures in the classroom

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teaching folksongs that reflect the cultures in the classroom

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We should never create mutually exclusive categories along students.

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In addition to differentiating instruction we must differentiate assessments.

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In addition to differentiating instruction we must differentiate assessments.

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Recognize personal biases and reflect how to prevent these from negatively influencing interactions and treatment of others.

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Sharing relevant information with other team members about student situations, needs and barriers

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Sharing relevant information with other team members about student situations, needs and barriers

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Visual aids for EL students who are in the process of learning the English language.

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Differentiation is key!