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"I love that we are choosing to step away from the idea that, as educators, we have to be neutral because that gives credibility and power to voices that are harmful and oppressive."

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Today was a

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I think we need to remember to not only listen to people's stories, but to really validate their experience. It means everyone-LQBTQ, Disability groups, ethnicity, and gender.

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I don't think that affinity groups are appropriate during work hours and I hope that these PDs can continue with the multiple perspective approach and offerings.

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I don't think that affinity groups are appropriate during work hours and I hope that these PDs can continue with the multiple perspective approach and offerings.

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I appreciate Aspire so much and the opportunities that they provide for practice and learning!  Thank you!

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I appreciate Aspire so much and the opportunities that they provide for practice and learning!  Thank you!

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There's obviously more work that needs to be done even at Aspire when it comes to race relations. I want my Aspire family to know how much I appreciate the safe space that this organization has created to have these uncomfortable conversations. And best, the ability to able to walk away with knowledge and perspective from these sessions. So thank you!!! 

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There's obviously more work that needs to be done even at Aspire when it comes to race relations. I want my Aspire family to know how much I appreciate the safe space that this organization has created to have these uncomfortable conversations. And best, the ability to able to walk away with knowledge and perspective from these sessions. So thank you!!! 

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That Aspire staff are an amazing group of people and I enjoyed this PD:) 

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That Aspire staff are an amazing group of people and I enjoyed this PD:) 

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Thank you Brooke for such a amazing PD! I loved the flow and being able to have conversations with my peers instead of being talked at ! 

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Thank you Brooke for such a amazing PD! I loved the flow and being able to have conversations with my peers instead of being talked at ! 

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that we should always assume positive intent. 

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that we should always assume positive intent. 

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it's helpful to talk to people about their perspectives and experiences.

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it's helpful to talk to people about their perspectives and experiences.

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we always have things to learn and people to help 

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we always have things to learn and people to help 

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We still have a lot of work to do but I am willing and excited to continue in this journey. Many people who have not yet experienced any aggressions of race, gender, or anything else need to hear from others.

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that these conversations are great and I want to continue to and will continue to grow.

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This was the best PD that I have gone to TO DATE and I have been with Aspire for 6 years!  I love that your session wasn't the cookiecutter Aspire format that we always see. Very engaging and informative!

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I love the courageous conversations, I feel we need to have these with our student's parents as well.

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I love the courageous conversations, I feel we need to have these with our student's parents as well.

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I want my Aspire family to know that Brooke should do more "organic" conversations rather than PDs with us. This was amazing. You are so appreciated, Brooke!!! 

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I want my Aspire family to know that Brooke should do more "organic" conversations rather than PDs with us. This was amazing. You are so appreciated, Brooke!!! 

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I'm glad and proud to be part of Aspire. 

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I'm glad and proud to be part of Aspire. 

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There is work to be done. Thank you for sharing your perspectives. I look forward to learning with all of you, and I hope that the individuals who have been afraid to share for their views and being "pushed out" will be open to more conversations across difference in order to move forward.

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I appreciate the stance of Aspire. I

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I appreciate Aspire’s courageous stance on tough issues.  It is refreshing to know where this organization stands on these topics. I am extremely happy to be part of Aspire!

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I appreciate Aspire’s courageous stance on tough issues.  It is refreshing to know where this organization stands on these topics. I am extremely happy to be part of Aspire!

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This comes back to the classroom...we need to lift up our students' individual stories and points of view because it is not enough that we learn from each other as adults but that we teach our students how to learn and hear each other.

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The work we are doing around conversations with race and equity MUST continue! We have the opportunity to be catalysts for change and I am proud to be part of this! It's uncomfortable and scary, but SO NECESSARY!

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that talking about race/ethnicity in spaces with different people is/can be tiring for BIPOC. We want to see change happen faster. I love when there's the acknowledgement that everyone may have a story and a voice, but we do not have to validate all of them. I love that we are choosing to step away from the idea that, as educators, we have to be neutral because that gives credibility and power to voices that are harmful and oppressive.

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To continue to have these conversations and do this work.  I appreciate it.

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To continue to have these conversations and do this work.  I appreciate it.

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These conversations are so helpful in increasing understanding

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These conversations are so helpful in increasing understanding