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What is the best way to bring hard conversations up in the classroom? How should we communicate and work with parents on this?

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there is so much work to be done, we have to unlearn to learn and we have to speak up in the face of oppression and have a plan of action for when it will happen because it will happen

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there is so much work to be done, we have to unlearn to learn and we have to speak up in the face of oppression and have a plan of action for when it will happen because it will happen

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vulnerability and unlearning are key to making change and being part of change

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1. racism created race
2. conversations that make a difference are uncomfortable
3. unlearning is a process that needs continual work and doesn't happen over night

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Jesse, Lauren, and Ashvini for listening, being honest, and giving advice!!

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I see them showing up in the classroom with the intentionality of our teachers and educators

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Honesty- you're energy is rejuvenating and I truly respect and admire your perspective

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Ruby made me feel so warm about this learning community and I wanna thank her for her vulnerability

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1. Unlearning is OKAY and it is NEEDED to improve
2. bell hooks is a genius
3. Racism/Race is a society made idea

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Thank you Ariel, Quinn and Tiara for the conversations!

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I really like the openness my group had- Jack, Brooklyn, & Ruby. I really liked sharing and I am glad you all also genuinely shared

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My takeaway is that our students need us to model equity and accountability in the classroom , we can do this by honoring their unique experiences, and we must actively unlearn our biases against others and against ourselves on a daily basis to better show up for our students.

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learning takes unlearning
unlearning requires discomfort and self awareness
owning up to mistakes isn't the end, you need action as well

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There are things that I HAVE to unlearn as a white man. Being able to unlearn these things will allow me to better aid my students and fight the fight towards equity.

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How do you handle parents that do not approve of your tough topic conversations?

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1. the importance of working on unlearning
2. the value in being vulnerable, uncomfortable, and speaking your truth
3. the value of "mistakes are teachers"

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Ashley, Drew, and Doreen. All three were authentic, open, and non-judgmental <3

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Unlearning IS learning, it is a conscientious effort, and our voice and action matters

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There is a lot of work that needs to be done, mistakes will happen, what matters is how you are open to admit your mistakes and how you act to create change

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What are the best ways to build trust with students that do not identify with your identities or that may view you as having that "white savior" complex and resent you for it 

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What are the best ways to build trust with students that do not identify with your identities or that may view you as having that "white savior" complex and resent you for it 

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Kelsey I appreciate your vulnerability!!

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I see them showing up in how students approach relationships with others considering they may be heavily influenced by their parents opinions. I also see unlearning showing up in how I approach my own students.

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unlearning is not easy, but necessary.

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1. It's okay and beneficial to be vulnerable
2. Feedback is essential
3. Unlearning is important and an ongoing process

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Embrace the discomfort, be vulnerable (it helps others be vulnerable too), and always check your own trail- see where you're coming from.

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Being intentional and always checking your thoughts/reactions

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engage in the hard conversations, students will want to have them
lift up student's culture

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1. Unlearning needs to be done! It does not matter what your positionality is, always be curious and challenge your way of thinking.
2. Allies should NOT be showing up in the spaces composed. Whether it affects you directly or not, you should care and be angry!
3. Oppressions will occur in the classrooms. We should not take it as a sign of failure but if we do not respond to it and challenge it, then that's a failure. Calling out privilege in the class will help students grow and be better supports to each other.

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How do we connect the students and parents when we engage in difficult conversations? Like a email blast or copy of the slide? What would work best?

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Reflecting when someone cause us pain before reacting

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Reflecting when someone cause us pain before reacting

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Any resources on what is appropriate at each age/ grade level would be nice!

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i think modeling accountability and equity in the classroom can definitely be applied to the classroom! and we also need to have space in our classrooms for students to process grief, sadness, other hard emotions/conversations because they will inevitably appear in their daily lives.

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so many people!! honesty, brooklyn, heather, kelly, brea!!

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so many people!! honesty, brooklyn, heather, kelly, brea!!

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removing unconcious biases

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Thank you all for being willing to listen and learn.

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Thank you all for being willing to listen and learn.

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how do i have these conversations with younger students

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I see today's learnings/ practices being present in the classroom through inclusion and having discussions on topics that are not always easy

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1. giving grace for students to unlearn and relearn
2. reflecting on our emotions before responding to a student so we can teach from their mitakes

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1. Unlearning, not just learning, is needed for growth.
2. We need to "call-in"
3. Small changes in how you speak to students make a big difference.

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2. Unlearning is challenging work
3. There are many avenues for unlearning in the classroom

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Karina you were inspiring!! Thank you for everything you said!!

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Unlearning biases that may negatively effect our students!
Being intentional in our interactions with students

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Opening up and encouraging conversations in the classroom, making sure students feel supported in the class

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if we are not the same race as our students, how can we actively acknowledge our privilege in front of them and encourage them to unlearn feelings of imposter syndrome that they may have about themselves?

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Being intentional and responsive to the energy in the room

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acknowledging mistakes
embracing discomfort
Don't let anger consume you but rather find the root of that anger and manipulate it into passion.

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Responding to the needs of my students as they enter the space with their own truths, intersectionality, and learned/unlearned experiences.

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Much love and appreciation to Attiya for her truth today and opening my eyes to something that I have always felt, but did not know how to address and make a change in!

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Wow, wow, wow, today was amazing ! I really enjoyed all of the conversation today. Jack, Graciela, Ruby, Alexus, Ellen, you are all great. Sorry if I missed anyone.

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turner made me feel truly affirmed and heard today! i appreciate you turner!

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turner made me feel truly affirmed and heard today! i appreciate you turner!

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1. Things such as perfectionism and time come from white dominant culture 2. Unlearning takes being uncomfortable 3. You have to lean in and sit with your uncomfort

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I want to learn how to speak to parents about being an anti-racist teacher, and what those conversations at the 'welcome back night' might look like... how to speak to parents that might disagree or challenge the values that are set in my classroom environment....

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Being vulnerable and reflecting on ourselves

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I loved talking and getting to know you today, this was the first time that we've been together in a breakout group and I really appreciated our conversation! <3

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Thank you to Mark, Julia, and Cass for a good conversation full of different perspectives!

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Mark, Janelle, and Julia for being good listeners and speaking their truths

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Mark, Janelle, and Julia for being good listeners and speaking their truths

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Krystal and Ivy! Thank you so much for sharing and for the great discussions! I'm so grateful for the time to talk and get to know you!

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Krystal and Ivy! Thank you so much for sharing and for the great discussions! I'm so grateful for the time to talk and get to know you!

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Thank you for sharing and being open in break out groups today! I'm so glad we had that time to interact for the first time!

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1. Acknowledge our own biases. If we confront them ourselves, we will be able to model it in the classroom.
2. Recognizing the intersectionality of our students will help foster humanity in the classroom.

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I really appreciated and valued the honest, open, and genuine conversation with Ellen, Ashley, and Doreen! Thanks y'all!!

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How can you speak out in the moment with passion and care

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How can you speak out in the moment with passion and care

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but also be firm?

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1. Accountability can be a team effort so I hope to make times when accountability is needed, opportunities for growth and learning  for other students as well.

2. I think having equity in the classroom, as mentioned in the asynchronous work, involves giving students a space and place in the classroom but also granting them agency to make decisions.

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-be willing to be uncomfortable and unlearn
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I enjoyed our group share! Thank you so much Jack, Brooklyn, and Graciela! I felt really comfortable as we unpacked our personal reflections in a way that allowed us to be vulnerable and unfiltered.

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How can we hold parents accountable?

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Thank you Alexus for your vulnerability.