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My goal as a teacher is to help all of my students to become critical thinkers and to empathize with the world around them. I often do this through reading texts that tackle the tough social issues of today and the past. I think the classroom should be a safe space for them to learn and formulate their own educated opinions of their society. My first rule when engaging in discussion about controversial or hot-button topics is to ask all of my students to be respectful of one another and have an open mind. I encourage them to move beyond themselves in their thinking and to take the perspective of others into account. It is easy to go along with what they have heard or seen on television or social media, but I challenge them to question those opinions and find evidence of why people think or respond the way they do. When my students leave my class I want them to have the tools to analyze the world around them, see right from wrong, and know that they have a voice that deserves to be heard.

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Everyone infographics are amazing and book choices are great

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Everyone infographics are amazing and book choices are great

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I like your suggestions and layout.

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Kwame I see that we both have chosen the "The Hate U Give" . Lakeisha actually suggested this book.  She said it was a great read. 

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Kwame I see that we both have chosen the "The Hate U Give" . Lakeisha actually suggested this book.  She said it was a great read. 

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Love you infographic!!! Great book choices

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Great book selection and I love the starry background!

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Your infographic would be perfect in a reading corner of my classroom. Love the wood background.

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I really like the statement you made in your philosophy in regards of students’ need to be exposed to other’s struggles regardless to rather they feel that they are at a disadvantage or not. Teaching empathy and sympathy is vital. Social Justice in YAL is definitely a tool to do so.

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Your visuals are amazing and eye catching. Definitely going to check out the books on your list!

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Love the part when you say that the forgotten young people could and should become policy makers.

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I love your infographic. Its eye catching and summarizes well

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Edwina

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Love love love the diversity of issues the books in your list addresses...a wide variety of text choices for a diverse student body :)

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I love the point you make about teaching students to not ignore social issues! I definitely feel the same way...if our students don't learn about these things, how can we expect a better future??

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