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I had black, female teachers growing up. Something they did well was exposing us to the history we didn't get in the curriculum. Most of my learning came from home back then.  My teachers placed high standards us to succeed; kid-like behavior wasn't tolerated. I got in a lot trouble for minor things like laughing, taking too long to wash my hands in the bathroom, talking to a friend or being perceived as being sarcastic. By trouble I mean, after-school detentions, writing letters to my parents, missing gym or recess or accosting.

I think the experience made me more introverted than I would have otherwise been. It made me feel ashamed and unworthy of praise. Whatever good grades I did get were not celebrated and the bad grades were penalized with more work or detention. I loved the social aspect of school, though. Luckily back then we had plenty of time to be with our friends without too much adult supervision in places like the playground or school gym.

Particular teachers definitely come to mind when I think about the "damaging" effects. The worst teacher, in my opinion, was one I continued to avoid into adulthood in public spaces. For a while I would see her at my Gym and then I knew it was time to leave.

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1) I learned how to tell time.
2) I didn't learn how certain historical stories were from the truth.
3) I want to unlearn the idea that classrooms can't be beautifully chaotic.
4) Positive learning outcomes come to mind. I can picture the way I was celebrated for better understanding how to tell time :)

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As an ELL student, I learned that I had more resiliency than I realized when it came to reading and writing. I moved back to the U.S. during the mid-way point of my third grade year.

I know I learned a lot in fourth grade, because the difference between my reading ability at the beginning of the year and the end was great. I not only learned how to read better, but I learned how to feel more confident about reading aloud. My fluency jumped by leaps and bounds.

I still remember how this teacher valued reading. She had us to a lot of reading-related work, and her encouragement, coupled with my drive to excel at English, resulted in a firm grasp of the English language within the first year of learning it. And what did I end up majoring in? English. Of course. :)

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1.) I learned a solid foundation of subjects, including math, science, history, and English. I learned to think critically, analyze, and extrapolate complex situations and subjects.
2.) My education severely lacked a "safe space" and was very by the book. There was not a lot of interference with bullying or dismantling cliques. I think humanizing a classroom and providing a guiding hand to avoid those types of dynamics would have significantly improved my education.
3.) I want to unlearn the "average" and what a "gifted" child is, as "GATE" education only alienated me from my peers. I want to unlearn things that perpetuate white supremacy and English supremacy.
4.) Emotional intelligence, compassion, and understanding are often left on the back burner to hitting standards and testing unfortunately. I will say I had a lot outstanding teachers though.

-Haley Orrell

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My ex-caregiver and teachers taught me. My teaching was focused around academic achievements.

My teachers way of teaching was not supportive of my learning. Every child was expected to learn the same way. I was not afforded any flexibility and my social and emotional needs were unmet.

The teaching I received damaged my learning because it built a fear around education, and lowered my confidence and self esteem. Overall I did not receive an equitable education.

Teachers must resist and advocate for the students to make their education equitable. Teachers have to understand each student is not the same.

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1. I learned a new culture.
2. I didn't that I TRULY belonged.
3. The need for standardized testing.
4. I've been fortune to have great mentors along the way that created positive learning outcomes. The system as a whole is connected to negative learning outcomes.

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1. I learned how to critically analyze a text
2. I didn't learn tools for financial wellness
3. I want to unlearn the propaganda surrounding what makes someone "smart"
4. I don't recall teacher's being into emotional intelligence which I believe is equally important as practical knowledge

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1. I learned that you can do anything you set your mind to, no matter what someone might think of you.
2. I did not learn about any history involving the LGBTQIA+ community and that is something that I think it vital for people to know and understand.
3. I have unlearned the many stereotypes that are placed on an individual just because of how a person looks.
4. My middle school counselor was one of the most impactful teachers (who was not really a teacher) and she really helped me into forming the person that I am today as far as a student and an educator.

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I learned how to critically think and examine the world around me.
I didn't learn a lot of true history.
I want to unlearn the one-size-fits all approach to learning.
My schooling was mostly positive!

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1. I learned I had a love for dance
2. I didn't learn the truth about my ancestor that built America.
3. If I have to unlearn anything it would programming. But overall I don't want to unlearn anything all of my experiences within education has been helpful with my discovery of what real in history for my bloodline.
4. I was able to move through each grade as I was asked, but I don't have any positive learning outcomes.

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1. I learned the macarena
2. I didn't learn ancestral practices or knowledge around seedkeeping.
3. Colonialism
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Who do you want to extend gratitude towards for their support, inspiration, love, hype, etc.

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1. What did you learn?

2. What didn’t you learn?

3. What do you want to unlearn?

4. Do particular positive or negative learning outcomes come to mind?

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1. Who taught you and how did they teach you? Did your teachers focus on academic achievement and critical consciousness?

2. How were your teachers or their approach to teaching supportive of you and your learning? Were you afforded flexibility in ways you accessed content and demonstrated learning of the content? Were your social and emotional needs well attended?

3. How were your teachers or their teaching damaging to you and your learning?

4. Do particular teachers or forms of teaching come to mind?