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listening and understanding and opening up the conversation.

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listening and understanding and opening up the conversation.

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wanting to hear students' stories , being open and interested in them is valuable

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wanting to hear students' stories , being open and interested in them is valuable

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everyone's story is fascinating

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Nice to hear different experiences, and discuss with each other 

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Nice to hear different experiences, and discuss with each other 

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Teachers are having great discussions with students about these issues and giving them the freedom to express themselves.

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Teachers are having great discussions with students about these issues and giving them the freedom to express themselves.

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For me to learn I listen. For me to act I behave fairly. So many are so knowledgeable and have experiences. A lot to be learned.

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For me to learn I listen. For me to act I behave fairly. So many are so knowledgeable and have experiences. A lot to be learned.

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When you speak your truths, others who haven't experienced it, has a hard time understanding our perspective.

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The challenge is making conversations about race authentic.

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Being a good listener and giving our students and adults in the building a safe place to talk.

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Being a good listener and giving our students and adults in the building a safe place to talk.

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Everyone is at a different point in their equity journey. When people act in a manner that is not appropriate we should correct them coming from a place of educating/love so they will want to become better

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There are still may differences in the life experiences of generations that need to be overcome

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Being a good listener to those who have something to say to us. 

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Being a good listener to those who have something to say to us. 

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While each member of our group interacts with students in a different manner, we all have the same purpose - to help our students.

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It's good to explore different opinions and recognize we all think differently.

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It's good to explore different opinions and recognize we all think differently.

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Conversations are easiest when they arise organically 

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Conversations are easiest when they arise organically 

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If we show students that we are not all rich

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If we show students that we are not all rich

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Beware of the Color Blue as a class of race

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Beware of the Color Blue as a class of race

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Students have concerns about equity at school, and they have shared these with  faculty members

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Students have concerns about equity at school, and they have shared these with  faculty members

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Seems to be the most remarkable moment of the day about race.

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It's very awkward discussing race and inequality with someone who has no experience with what you are feeling.

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It's nice to hear from others about the topic

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My experiences are different from those of my colleagues

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My experiences are different from those of my colleagues

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Listening, understanding, and using opportunties to discuss equity is important for teachers and students.

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Listening, understanding, and using opportunties to discuss equity is important for teachers and students.

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Challenging for everyone.

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I was subbing in a Middle School ESL class, 5-6 students, one of them was black. Somehow the topic came up about black folks something something. I gave a summary response and then turned to the black student and said, "So how'd I do?" or something like that. He said, "That was good," of something positive like that.

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Depending on someone's story, the experience is going to look different for everyone.

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Depending on someone's story, the experience is going to look different for everyone.

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Be a good listener; background experiences may differ widely thus causing some to not have a lot to say about race - always be supportive, aware and connected to others

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Be a good listener; background experiences may differ widely thus causing some to not have a lot to say about race - always be supportive, aware and connected to others

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Vulnerability to say I don't know and I want to learn

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Vulnerability to say I don't know and I want to learn

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Wish we had more time to engage with this but isn't that always the wish, more time.

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Have discussions to ensure understandings of basic concepts

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Have discussions to ensure understandings of basic concepts

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Important to lean into the knowledge and strategies colleagues have used successfully. Make listening the priority.

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The challenges involved in having discussions about race, both at school and at home, and how we may need some structure in order to know how to do this in the classroom.

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The challenges involved in having discussions about race, both at school and at home, and how we may need some structure in order to know how to do this in the classroom.

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I encourage the students I support that they should be proud of their background.

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Equitable practice and antiracism are not "endgames," but a constant process. 

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Equitable practice and antiracism are not "endgames," but a constant process. 

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Students have concerns about equity issues and they have shared them with faculty members.

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Students have concerns about equity issues and they have shared them with faculty members.

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For many EL students, coming to the US is their first experience of being in the minority WRT a dominant culture, so we sometimes talk about or talk through their experiences of inequitable treatment, demeaning remarks, etc.

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our relationships and rapport with the kids are super important in order to lead to the conversations that require a lot of courage for the students to initiate.

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In our group we talked about how kids don't discuss race even in language classes. We also talked about the struggle say in the weight room with regard to music choice which does separate students

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Making connections with the students so they feel save talking about race

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Feel students group political beliefs with how people view race and identity. Try to have them see the difference and not group them.

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don't be afraid to have an open mind and its ok we are all in a different place in our journey

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don't be afraid to have an open mind and its ok we are all in a different place in our journey

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Life experiences and what you decide to do with them

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Life experiences and what you decide to do with them

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The roads to racial understanding do not all lead to the same destination.

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The roads to racial understanding do not all lead to the same destination.

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Connections before content is vital to the overall quality of education a student will receive

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Don't be afraid.  Try new ways to reach all of the different students we have (SPED/EL)

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I shared about not being sure how to approach race and disabilities within a group of learners that are very diverse with backgrounds and impairments of Autism and/or ID.

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Learned things about colleagues' experience (personal and professional) that expands my understanding of my own practice.

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Meeting with different people is helpful --> it's great to understand different perspectives

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In my experience as a science teacher, students haven't brought up race. I have shared diverse role models for them to hopefully make connections.

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We talked about finding the moments to engage with students and to reassure them that we can be open and honest in our classrooms. Sometimes teachers shy away from conversations surrounding race. It is important to help provide the context of race when facing tough conversations.

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- Just because students aren't verbally participating doesn't mean they aren't digesting what you are saying about race

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I shared that my students are looking to belong. They want to be sure they are welcome and accepted just as they are. 

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I shared that my students are looking to belong. They want to be sure they are welcome and accepted just as they are. 

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Nothing everyone doesn't know but mind need reminding...listen to your kids. Make them feel safe and not judged.

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If a student brings up a topic around race, it's important to listen deeply to what they are saying. Be sure to ask questions and acknowledge their ideas/feelings.

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If a student brings up a topic around race, it's important to listen deeply to what they are saying. Be sure to ask questions and acknowledge their ideas/feelings.

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As a newcomer EL teacher, I don't really have an opportunity to discuss race with the students. However, I know that it's important to make sure my students feel safe enough to talk about these issue if my students are wanting to discuss them.

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I find that when I ask a question and I answer it about myself first, some students will open up and answer about their truth. 

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I find that when I ask a question and I answer it about myself first, some students will open up and answer about their truth. 

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It is key to provide a safe space for kids to share, listen and engage in conversations about race & identity

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Be more comfortable talking about race and identity. 

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Be more comfortable talking about race and identity. 

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Be ok in not knowing everything. (Unlike with our content)

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Be ok in not knowing everything. (Unlike with our content)

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Sometimes the struggle with having genuine conversations on race (or other issues of value) is the pressure and time committed to content of the class. Especially in terms of guidance from teachers and expectations of students that a class has a very specific purpose; rarely is that purpose to have a connecting discussion.

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Not necessarily new but an assurance that PV is a great community for old and new teachers. Gracias :)

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Not necessarily new but an assurance that PV is a great community for old and new teachers. Gracias :)

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Talked about how I had a student(label was ED) I worked with in a practicum that was very upset about another teacher - the student called the teacher a racist. I had the student take a few minutes to calm down and then the student told me that he knew the teacher was not racist but was upset and felt the need to say that. I explained to him that it is okay to feel that way, that in his life he may encounter people that are racist but instead of getting angry, we need talk about it and how to make it a more known and talked about topic.

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Not knowing about race and the different struggles people face can lead to offending during a conversation about race.

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Not knowing about race and the different struggles people face can lead to offending during a conversation about race.

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There are people who's experiences are so different than mine, that they don't even realize my experience exists. And I have to remember this always 

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There are people who's experiences are so different than mine, that they don't even realize my experience exists. And I have to remember this always 

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It was great to have a discussion about what holds us back from engaging in race dialogues, even when these dialogues are positive.

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Talked about how much I have learned over the past year. We had a really positive conversation and shared similar experiences. Our group felt supportive and like minded.

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Our students generally connect with other students that are like them and as we continue to engage we must also teach empathy and to appreciate diversity

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Our students generally connect with other students that are like them and as we continue to engage we must also teach empathy and to appreciate diversity

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Was surprised to hear how many of my students have experienced racism outside the Park View/Sterling area

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Was surprised to hear how many of my students have experienced racism outside the Park View/Sterling area

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People are looking for a way to have an organic conversation. Students want to be heard and have a voice when it comes to speaking out.
What are some ways to begin a discussion when you are uncomfortable and do not want to offend?

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Our group discussed why some may be hesitant about having conversations about race and identity in the workplace for fear of offending or being judged.

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Our group discussed why some may be hesitant about having conversations about race and identity in the workplace for fear of offending or being judged.

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I was happy to see and hear from teachers within other departments. I rarely see other teachers outside of the WLC side of the building. It was a great way to spend my Monday.

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I learned that in some of the newcomer EL classes race 

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I learned that in some of the newcomer EL classes race 

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Algebra is so abstract that race is not an easy fit, but in the connections before content part of the lessons you learn so much more about our students and how their racial identity touches on so much of their own being that is important to keep the context the students are learning in

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Algebra is so abstract that race is not an easy fit, but in the connections before content part of the lessons you learn so much more about our students and how their racial identity touches on so much of their own being that is important to keep the context the students are learning in

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Be a good listener; it can be hard to speak about this topic depending on your childhood experiences/knowledge base; the pain people are enduring is very obvious and large scale 

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Be a good listener; it can be hard to speak about this topic depending on your childhood experiences/knowledge base; the pain people are enduring is very obvious and large scale 

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Talked about how students at Parkview have an advantage being around students of different cultures and different races

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- Most of my discussions with my students has been them wanting reassurance that they are safe with me after disturbing world events.
- Even folks that may identify with a particular ethnic group, might have little understanding of their roots and feel insecure through discussions about race due to this.

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Belle's Random thoughts: Mayra and I talked about how race does not come up in Park View High School often.  This may be due to the extensive diversity present in the student population.

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Belle's Random thoughts: Mayra and I talked about how race does not come up in Park View High School often.  This may be due to the extensive diversity present in the student population.

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What are good ways to engage in this conversation with students? Is it best to wait for opportunities, or should discussions be purposefully done? When is a good space for dialogue?

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My EL students have never brought up race with me.

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My life experiences are different from others, and I need to learn and listen to better myself

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My life experiences are different from others, and I need to learn and listen to better myself

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Being respectful to each other and listening.  Creating a comfortable and safe area for students to share their thoughts.

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Being respectful to each other and listening.  Creating a comfortable and safe area for students to share their thoughts.

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It's important to be aware of student sensitivities to topics that may display a particular race as week or not treated fairly when looking at history in science. I use to use the Tuskegee Study and HeLa cells until I became aware of these sensitivities.

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In my EL classes the topic of race hasn't really come up, except in references to topics, such Black History Month.  That said, an attempt is made to integrate positive images of the racial/ethnic groups represented in the class.

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Be sure to broach race with students and families.

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Our group talked about bringing up race with students and families and showing interest and respect.  We also discussed that we like the idea of celebrating achievements of non-white individuals in science, literature, etc. and showing it throughout our classrooms, offices, and hallways.

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Our group talked about bringing up race with students and families and showing interest and respect.  We also discussed that we like the idea of celebrating achievements of non-white individuals in science, literature, etc. and showing it throughout our classrooms, offices, and hallways.

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Do not wait for students to bring up the topics of race or identity. Speak about it frankly whether you can tie it into a lesson, play, book, etc. and speak of who you identify as and include race. Important to show empathy, kids can see through false concern.

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Students do not discuss it ; could be because my group was so diverse. There was a front office staff member who doesn't have those types of discussions & a SPED teacher who as myself, is a first year teacher due to DL these topics haven't been bought up.

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Listening to kids tell their own stories can be insightful