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I always greet parents and students daily. I let them know they are welcomed and valued. I let them know that they can come any time. 

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I always greet parents and students daily. I let them know they are welcomed and valued. I let them know that they can come any time. 

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I try to decorate the entrance and a wall with updated photos or artwork by students from previous year or get the art work day one and post as soon as completed. Greet children at the door.

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I try to decorate the entrance and a wall with updated photos or artwork by students from previous year or get the art work day one and post as soon as completed. Greet children at the door.

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Ask students to bring in a family photo and something special. I will begin to share my family photo, talk about. Then ask students to do the same. Create our classroom family tree in class to show that we are family.

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I like to intergrate technology into my reading and math lessons. My students embrace technology so I use it as much as I can to teach.

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We share our clans and learn about how we are all related. We address them to others appropriately, with the help of the Dine bizaad teacher. ~Salazar

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I try to help by decorating the classroom in a welcoming way. Coming to work with a warm smile and a warm tone of voice. Being present and responsive to each student.

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I have bean bags, I need more in my classroom, maybe a couch.
Soft lighting
Positive Quotes

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The students talk to each other during lunch, free time to choose an activity or game time for 10 minutes, The students enjoy time away from school work because the talk freely with their peers. And remind them this is their classroom. 

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The students talk to each other during lunch, free time to choose an activity or game time for 10 minutes, The students enjoy time away from school work because the talk freely with their peers. And remind them this is their classroom. 

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letting students know that I am acquainted with their grandmother.  posting pictures from home to let them know I came from where they came from . BElkrvr: DLC

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Pictures, petroglyphs tell important stories about you. It doesn't have to be texted.

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Welcoming students and parents to my classroom and reminding them my doors always open.  Students make the classroom their own where student work is displayed.

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Welcoming students and parents to my classroom and reminding them my doors always open.  Students make the classroom their own where student work is displayed.

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I would start with a welcoming quote on a poster at the door "Ya'ateeh she'awee'...hoshdee' yah inaah" Greetings my child, come in", and display some Navajo art images on the promethean board with an introduction of myself...Veronica Yazzie

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By welcoming them with clan relation and connecting with them with who their fav super heroes are.

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By welcoming them with clan relation and connecting with them with who their fav super heroes are.

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I express to my students that our classroom is our home for the day and we are all family. Also that we need to respect our space in the classroom and keep our language clean.

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I have plants - plastic and real - to make it homey. A stand-up lamp allows the class to make it feel like a setting of comfort. Students are told that they are now in a safe haven. We talk about any subject or prompt for the first 10 minutes, then they are allowed to just write about the topic for another 10 minutes. Then, after time is up they share their readings to a partner or partners for 10 minutes:) TCG

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Creating a safe space for students to learn and have empowerment to be Navajo, Native American, Indigenous is essential and to have safe conversation. We usually begin with sharing our clans and making connection through K'e. We learn to have tolerance and accept each other that we are different, and we come together to learn and each of us is empowered to be best one can be throughout the school year.

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I place Dine artwork (weaving loom, pottery, rug designs, expectations in Navajo) and start out opening our classroom like a hooghan and tell students this space is their classroom and they can set it up according to how they wish. 

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I place Dine artwork (weaving loom, pottery, rug designs, expectations in Navajo) and start out opening our classroom like a hooghan and tell students this space is their classroom and they can set it up according to how they wish. 

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After I pick up the kids outside at the AM bell,  I stand by the door and welcome and greet each child individually.  When we are inside in the classroom, I greet them in Navajo and we each child is given a chance to share news they want to celebrate with us.  I let them hang or share a photo of a pet or relative anytime during the school year during our AM homeroom time.  I let some kids read aloud a passage of book they are currently enjoying that week.    I also let kids post a personal art piece on our art wall to share for the week.  I let our small groups meet quickly to give an overview to each other what will be learned in small groups that week.  (I all the small group leaders, the cubbie boss). ~~Mrs. JH, TCBS 5th

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Naa Aheehnisin

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I try to create a warm welcoming environment in my classroom with updated decor, decor that is age appropriate. We have morning circle time every morning.

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we share stories about what happen after school at home. 

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we share stories about what happen after school at home. 

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Remind my students that we are a family. we are all related  in some ways.  Have Navajo Pledge on the wall. we say  the pledge everyday.

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Remind my students that we are a family. we are all related  in some ways.  Have Navajo Pledge on the wall. we say  the pledge everyday.

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Create a fun welcoming envirionment. Have a meet and greet with everyone.  Find out what  sparks their interests and expectations. Have fun .

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Always decorating door monthly with pictures, work or writings of students identifying who they are, their goals and their visions.

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On the very first day of class (pre-Covid) I would have an exercise where the students create their own space/classroom.  I have specific steps and questions that each small groups answers and we bring all of their ideas together and collectively choose (What does a classroom: look like, sound like, and feel.  What are the jobs of the students?  What is the jobs of the teacher?)  This is what we follow all year and the students will collectively monitor all actions.  This allows them to emotionally connect to me (Teacher) and the space we are in. (Mrs. Hallmark, TCBS)

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On the very first day of class (pre-Covid) I would have an exercise where the students create their own space/classroom.  I have specific steps and questions that each small groups answers and we bring all of their ideas together and collectively choose (What does a classroom: look like, sound like, and feel.  What are the jobs of the students?  What is the jobs of the teacher?)  This is what we follow all year and the students will collectively monitor all actions.  This allows them to emotionally connect to me (Teacher) and the space we are in. (Mrs. Hallmark, TCBS)

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I share my story and relate to my students as one of them. I am from the same community as they are and have endured the same struggles as they have, this helps with building relationships with them as well as community relationships. Each day we spend together is valuable.

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Greet people in meaningful manner. Allow spontaneity in my teaching. Keep politeness and kindness present at all times 

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Greet people in meaningful manner. Allow spontaneity in my teaching. Keep politeness and kindness present at all times 

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A welcoming smile

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Day 1- I tell my students "In our classroom, we are a family".

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Make the classroom as a welcoming home, put up Navajo Pictures of animals, outdoors, familiar places in the surrounding area.   

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Make the classroom as a welcoming home, put up Navajo Pictures of animals, outdoors, familiar places in the surrounding area.   

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Making the environment feel like they are

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Making the environment feel like they are

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Arranging the classroom with a welcoming decor. Inviting all students, families, and colleagues.

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I try to remember all my students clans and address them appropriately by their clans. Students learn their clans throughout the year. They are able to see who they are related to in the classroom. ~MSalazar

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I try to remember all my students clans and address them appropriately by their clans. Students learn their clans throughout the year. They are able to see who they are related to in the classroom. ~MSalazar

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I create a time where we can have classroom meetings. Sometimes we have share outs of something we did over the evening before, weekend, etc.....It gives us an opportunity to connect with one another and get to know one another.

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Have a Welcome sign at the door, add a color scheme background on one of the wall and hang up pictures of various tribes art work and pictures of families of students drawings of their clans.

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Have a Welcome sign at the door, add a color scheme background on one of the wall and hang up pictures of various tribes art work and pictures of families of students drawings of their clans.

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Post pictures of our Navajo people in traditional attire.

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Post pictures of our Navajo people in traditional attire.

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I introduce myself to my students. I feel that if they know me as mother with kids, they can share some of themselves. I have them create a story and drawing of themselves and include family. 

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I introduce myself to my students. I feel that if they know me as mother with kids, they can share some of themselves. I have them create a story and drawing of themselves and include family. 

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I try my best to engage my students in ice breakers throughout the school year, and I love to work with technology and science. Allow my students to share experiences. Sometimes as educators we forget to give our students opportunities to be, just be, a learner.

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I would invite them to bring something to share to put in our class.

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I would invite them to bring something to share to put in our class.

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I start the year with asking the student - who they are and post it on the bulletin?  Throughout the year I post their work on the bulletin board.
Also, I play the Native American music in the background.

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Putting student work on the walls to let them know that they own the classroom as well.  

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Putting student work on the walls to let them know that they own the classroom as well.  

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I display student work and past student work from many years. There pictures especially.

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I'll get to know my students, and just loving and caring for them and their future. 

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I'll get to know my students, and just loving and caring for them and their future. 

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I let my students define the rules of our classroom, the standards of how we should we behave. I use this as a springboard to let them know that this is our space, this is our home away from home, and we create it together. I do reflection circles & compliment circles to create unity in the classroom.

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I let my students define the rules of our classroom, the standards of how we should we behave. I use this as a springboard to let them know that this is our space, this is our home away from home, and we create it together. I do reflection circles & compliment circles to create unity in the classroom.

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I have a family tree with pictures of myself in the middle, my siblings below me and my parents above me with my grandparents and paternal grandparents. ~Young

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I have a family tree with pictures of myself in the middle, my siblings below me and my parents above me with my grandparents and paternal grandparents. ~Young

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I have a 6ft WELCOME sign. I also say "hello" in various language. that makes it fun and welcoming atmosphere.

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Procedures and their sense of belonging in the classroom.

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I let my students know how I felt or did in 2nd grade. Discuss herding sheep-sheep camp stories etc.

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I let my students know how I felt or did in 2nd grade. Discuss herding sheep-sheep camp stories etc.

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I post student work and have them make positive phrase posters to encourage their peers. I keep a positive and cheerful approach and encourage discussions and creativity for open communication.
Jeanne Kuhlman

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How do I create a welcoming space for students? Smile and let students know that you're happy to see them. Displaying colorful images of positivity of schooling. 

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How do I create a welcoming space for students? Smile and let students know that you're happy to see them. Displaying colorful images of positivity of schooling. 

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Have photos of each student on the wall, before they enter the classroom; native artwork on the walls and welcoming each student with a positive endearment.

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I usually take a look at the positive Social Emotional learning space for my classroom.  I work on making sure that my students are safe and comfortable for learning.  Additionally, I have resources needed for their learning.

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I usually take a look at the positive Social Emotional learning space for my classroom.  I work on making sure that my students are safe and comfortable for learning.  Additionally, I have resources needed for their learning.

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Navajo art of the sacred mountains, because learning is also sacred.

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Reminding Students that this is not only Me Classroom, it is OUR CLASSROOM!! And that this is a safe space that we can all interact throughout the year. Poem, Art work Displaced, also Native Publications.

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My space is being able to still interact with students while officiating.  I know it sounds weird but somehow I find peace on my drives, working with colleagues, talking to student/athletes, and listening to my native music. 

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My space is being able to still interact with students while officiating.  I know it sounds weird but somehow I find peace on my drives, working with colleagues, talking to student/athletes, and listening to my native music. 

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I share my life experiences in education related to the teachings from the BIA Education and Christianity. Make the comparisons

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I share my life experiences in education related to the teachings from the BIA Education and Christianity. Make the comparisons

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photos of personal life so the students know you came from where they came from . BElkriver

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photos of personal life so the students know you came from where they came from . BElkriver

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BE

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Day 1 I tell my students "in our classroom we are a family".

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Day 1 I tell my students "in our classroom we are a family".

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Give them responsibilities to help me run the classroom as smooth as possible. I also play music in the mornings. I tell them this is your classroom.

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Give them responsibilities to help me run the classroom as smooth as possible. I also play music in the mornings. I tell them this is your classroom.

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SPS - BBryant

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I create a welcoming space by treating others the way they want to be treated. At the beginning of the year, I start out by reminding student, “You are already smart, but you come to school to be smarter.” This makes them gain confidence.

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I greet my students in Navajo and saying their names after the greeting so they know I am talking to them

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I greet my students in Navajo and saying their names after the greeting so they know I am talking to them

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I try my best to be there for my students everyday, I prepare my room and my lessons consistently, I greet the students everyday when they get off the bus.

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Day 1 write their names with a design that represents them (logo) on a blank paper and tape to the entrance of the class.

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By welcoming and greeting student and parents as they come into the classroom.

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As a classroom family; put their work on the board or ideas.

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As a classroom family; put their work on the board or ideas.

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I put up Navajo artwork on the walls and Navajo pottery on my desk.  

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I put up Navajo artwork on the walls and Navajo pottery on my desk.  

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My top priority is building relationships with students and their relationships with each other. I am constantly bonding with them and bringing their culture and background into the classroom

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I start with my purpose, which is to help students love learning, improve their skills, and to know that they can make a difference in the world. 

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I start with my purpose, which is to help students love learning, improve their skills, and to know that they can make a difference in the world. 

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Create space for student voices and narratives to guide and direct the learning the classroom.

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Create space for student voices and narratives to guide and direct the learning the classroom.

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I allow students to share their stories and relationship with science in their community, home, and school. I create a family environment for students to work together and collaborate.

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I would let kids right one song that they love, (Kid friendly) and I create a playlist with all the songs. During homeroom time, I will play it and kids get excited that their choice made the list and they get to share their song of choice.

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I do weekly circles - love the daily circles idea, AK!

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I do weekly circles - love the daily circles idea, AK!

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My artwork is typically student work product and posters and not just the most visually appealing ones.

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I make them feel seen and heard by taking moments to get to know them

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I make them feel seen and heard by taking moments to get to know them

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I create space via daily circles

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I have been starting my school year with the class standing in a circle and recognizing the community and support of the circle, acknowledging the stuff that happens beyond the circle, and asking for everyone to bring themselves to class.  Repeat during the year, and check in with the students in this format.

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I share my story...I tell them that I never felt like I belonged or identified with science courses. That teachers discouraged me. And that I understand feeling disconnected. Then we build up together.

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I share who I am as a person and my education journey as it relates to my upbringing. I share a joy wall that includes the students. I put up artwork, Kwanzaa principles, and photos of leaders who we will talk about and ground our values in.

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I don't feel that I've done this visually, nearly enough. I've learned so much over the past year+ and would approach classroom space very differently now. I DO start with lots of love and smiles, making our collective space as obviously open and accepting as possible.

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I don't feel that I've done this visually, nearly enough. I've learned so much over the past year+ and would approach classroom space very differently now. I DO start with lots of love and smiles, making our collective space as obviously open and accepting as possible.

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I decorate my room with maps and items from different places around the world.

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I decorate my room with maps and items from different places around the world.

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We have a coach come in to teach the class while we talk to each student outside the classroom about their prior school experiences with guided questions.

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I never "fill" a room with all my stuff. By keeping space that kids have their work displayed, always welcomes kids...

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Tell students: It's not my classroom--it's ours. How do you want it to look and feel?

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Tell students: It's not my classroom--it's ours. How do you want it to look and feel?

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Start by affirming students, and letting them know that their contributions are valid and welcome in my classroom

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Start by affirming students, and letting them know that their contributions are valid and welcome in my classroom

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The One World posters featured in Learning for Justice magazine are a reader favorite, which is why we’re making them available for download.

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Amplifier is a design lab that builds art to amplify the voices of grassroots movements. We work with our community of social change partners, in both the for-profit and non-profit worlds, to build symbols, language, and distribution strategies that can change the national narrative. We draw from a deep portfolio of artists to commission new art, then take the work and distribute it in unparalleled numbers through creative space hacks, reaching new audiences and driving real change.

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Our lesson teaches you how to make visual artworks documenting what YOU are in pursuit of in your life, right now. You'll learn how to combine images and text to convey a message, ask a question, or demand a change. All you need is your cell phone camera and something to write with. Tell us, are you in pursuit of justice?

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Our lesson teaches you how to make visual artworks documenting what YOU are in pursuit of in your life, right now. You'll learn how to combine images and text to convey a message, ask a question, or demand a change. All you need is your cell phone camera and something to write with.

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How am I being intentional with design, practice, curriculum, art? How does the space (virtual/physical) affirm multiple perspectives, cultures, identities?

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How am I being intentional with design, practice, curriculum, art? How does the space (virtual/physical) affirm multiple perspectives, cultures, identities?