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Being non-racist is easier.  I have done some anti-racist work that means that I have learned and I have followed, and voted. I have designed some lessons that come from a biological perspective.  I'm more aware of changes that I should make in the curriculum.  I’m not as good at anti-racist action

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I've spent most of my life being non, excusing myself largely based on my lack of exposure to BIPOC (and also a misplaced faith in the idea of colorblindness). In recent years, marrying a person of color and reflecting on the horrific racial disparities in our nation has helped me to recognize my duty to be anti. I do what I can now, but I want to do more.

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one way I find myself being non-racist instead of anti-racist is when I decide to take the back seat on a certain project that the BSA or CRT is doing because i'm "too overwhelmed" with other work that i won't want to take something else on, instead of deciding that work towards anti-racism is worth the extra work

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Not doing more than reposting on social media and supporting events at school.

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Not doing more than reposting on social media and supporting events at school.

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Daily non and looking for ways to be anti

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Daily non and looking for ways to be anti

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I think it's wonderful and also embarrassing to consider all the times I've been non racist but missed an opportunity with friends, students, family to be antiracist.

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I'm non-racist a lot. Lots of tsk-tsk when watching the news or reading about systemic racism.  I go on marches and work to elect anti-racist leaders, but not sure that is anti-racist, especially if the anti-racist candidates lose.  

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I'm non-racist a lot. Lots of tsk-tsk when watching the news or reading about systemic racism.  I go on marches and work to elect anti-racist leaders, but not sure that is anti-racist, especially if the anti-racist candidates lose.  

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I think it

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I would like to say I am more of an anti-racist, but I think like others have said, it's easier to be a non-racist. I find myself being non racist through social media activism, but want to find more concrete ways to be an active anti-racist.

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i believe that we are born non-racist, though you must take that step to become anti-racist on your own. making an effort is important

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Being non-racist is definitely easier. I actively try to be anti-racist when moments occur, like calling out family members and making phone calls/sending emails to legislatures. 

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Being non-racist is definitely easier. I actively try to be anti-racist when moments occur, like calling out family members and making phone calls/sending emails to legislatures. 

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I think being anti-racist often means creating discomfort for change.  Often we pick the safer route...

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I think being anti-racist often means creating discomfort for change.  Often we pick the safer route...

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Non-racism: not talking about issues surrounding racial justice enough in the classroom (sometimes because I think maybe it's not as "relevant" in a place like Maine.... but it's VERY relevant!)

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Non-racism: not talking about issues surrounding racial justice enough in the classroom (sometimes because I think maybe it's not as "relevant" in a place like Maine.... but it's VERY relevant!)

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Non-racist is definitely where I have been for most of my life.

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Non-racist is definitely where I have been for most of my life.

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Non is easy because you don't really have to do much-- anti takes time and energy

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I feel like while I try to be anti-racist, I sometimes slip into non-racism without knowing it.

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I feel like while I try to be anti-racist, I sometimes slip into non-racism without knowing it.

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Calling a student of color by another student of color's name 

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Calling a student of color by another student of color's name 

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This is something I've been thinking about recently: I confused the names of two different Indian scholars in front of my class and I felt like it was a microaggression and didn't know how to address it

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This is something I've been thinking about recently: I confused the names of two different Indian scholars in front of my class and I felt like it was a microaggression and didn't know how to address it

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we talked a lot about underrepresentation of non white people in all aspects and our curriculum. also touching on the "it's just a joke" mentality held by so many students and staff members

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It seems that white and parents of the dominant culture have access to the school easily.  There is a power dynamic that seems unequal. A white parent feels comfortable making demands of the school

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What impact might it have that many Black people who live in Maine are immigrants from African countries (rather than African American)?

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What impact might it have that many Black people who live in Maine are immigrants from African countries (rather than African American)?

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I have been learning and hearing a lot more about the importance of highlighting how Black folx are multi-faceted. This isn’t given enough credit in school and I think it would fight the stereotyping of Black Americans.

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I think about how dominant the culture of politeness is here. Politeness is seen as a virtue by most staff.  Being rude is seen as a problem.

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Take a look at where implicit biases come from and how we can disrupt these biases

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School to prison pipeline & educational complexes

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School to prison pipeline & educational complexes

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I think these examples can be interwoven into projects like the 11th grade public policy project. There are engaging, provocative videos that share these data and stats that challenge students' perceptions of America as the "greatest country." They are good jumping off points for deeper thinking.

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It always amazes me to square these realities with the White narratives about Black people as docile and servile during slavery when those completely contradictory stereotypes suited their needs. It's disgusting and shameful.

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it's very easy for white students to feel removed from the stories about Black boys and girls going to prison right after school, and it's super important that when we are taught about this, white kids recognize the role that they play in maintaining this harmful cycle and form a visceral connection that will spark anti-racism

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Glad we are doing this work before considering a school resource officer.

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Glad we are doing this work before considering a school resource officer.

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Schools are meant to educate not persecute students

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I think teachers get lazy a lot of the time because they don't always see the racism in the school and how it effects students. Teachers have to remember to constantly bring up anti-racism conversations.

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the education system needs to be focused more on uplifting students, especially BIPOC students. I think the correlation between school and prison can lead to clear cut conversations about redefining our education system (no police presence in schools)

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I've experienced in Maine people in our community making assumptions about black and brown students that were negative. 

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I've experienced in Maine people in our community making assumptions about black and brown students that were negative. 

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It makes me think of the 13th Amendment .

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It makes me think of the 13th Amendment .

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"Discipline" on actions that do not merit it, vs. approaching stressful situations with students from a place of love, care, curiosity

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Take control of the curriculum. Use our power to elevate BIPOC voices enormously. We have to make up for lost time.

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Getting curious and asking someone what they meant by that feels the best (maybe easiest?) way for me

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It's super uncomfortable sometimes to call out racist behavior, especially when it comes from one of your close friends, one way to do this to make a lasting impact is not to just say "you can't say/do that" but instead "here's why you can't say/do that"

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Please do not accept (certain) administration's belief that racism is political. Stand up with your students and please do not censor them in what they want to say just because you think fragile white people might get offended! :)

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Bring it up often.  Talk about history of scientific racism

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Curriculums need to focus less on white superiority. It's crucial that we deep dive into black history, black authors, black artists, black scientists, etc in our classrooms. We don't get enough of a broader education

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Having Conversations even if they are uncomfortable

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Having Conversations even if they are uncomfortable

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calling it out!!

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Insist that Black Lives Matter is NOT a political statement

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Insist that Black Lives Matter is NOT a political statement

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I've heard about the Dewey Decimal System's issues about whose cultures and ideas it represents. I want to learn more about this so I can be transparent in my library.

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Educating myself; having more of these conversations in our department as we choose books and make decisions about curriculum.

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Educating myself; having more of these conversations in our department as we choose books and make decisions about curriculum.

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We have been practicing Teaching Tolerance's strategies of interrupting, questioning, educating and echoing.

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We have been practicing Teaching Tolerance's strategies of interrupting, questioning, educating and echoing.

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Have eyes into places where conversations aren't normally structured, like in the cafeteria. Have teachers keep an eye out.

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Get more and more comfortable having the conversation. Really look at our curriculum. I teach Spanish, and this is a big issue and very important thing that needs to happen.

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Get more and more comfortable having the conversation. Really look at our curriculum. I teach Spanish, and this is a big issue and very important thing that needs to happen.

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Amy -- Don't just be reactive to situations but instead be proactive in how we communicate our values and educate.

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Amy -- Don't just be reactive to situations but instead be proactive in how we communicate our values and educate.

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Figuring out better ways to incorporate the history of math directly into curriculum - acknowledging that the work of many BIPOC STEM scholars has been overlooked or stolen by others taking credit for their work.

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Rather than shying away from conversations that arise in class around topics like race or our country's systemic/institutional injustices, encourage them!!

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Making personal connections. Leveraging relationships to let people know they've hurt YOU.

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Constantly educate myself in order to properly educate students. Even in situations of discomfort, have the conversations.

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When someone says "it was just a joke" or "I didn't mean it that way", ask "It's not ok to say that, no matter what. Can we talk about why?"

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continuing to have these important talks about race is vital. the more we skip around this topic, the more taboo it'll seem.

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Teachers, if something in class can be related to racism, don't be afraid to mention it for fear that it's not relevant to the subject. Your job is to make us better humans first, and better humans second, and teaching people to be anti-racist falls under that first catergory.

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Ask a student, "I'm wondering why you said x?"

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Ask a student, "I'm wondering why you said x?"

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Ask the question. It's more important than a lot of the content I teach.

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we have an obligation to ensure that we as a community and school will stop censoring student voices just because we're uncomfortable talking about race. Students of color are exponentially more important than our reputation

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Make it clear that the word or phrases aren't okay AND ask them what their purpose was.  Get curious about why they are using the language.  Do they understand how it hits other people?

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Make it clear that the word or phrases aren't okay AND ask them what their purpose was.  Get curious about why they are using the language.  Do they understand how it hits other people?

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Speak up and speak out when racism occurs.

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Could we think about having an anonymous line/email/comment box where individuals could report instances of racism? It could help us start to understand what kind of racism exists and open some opportunities for self reflection as a school.

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How do we create opportunities to have real and lasting conversations that lead to action?

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How do we create opportunities to have real and lasting conversations that lead to action?

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Discussing current racial events that happen around our country. Also discussing historic racism and how a certain event still effects people today.

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Can you help us with the conundrum of how to allow Black students who want to reclaim [the n-slur] to do so?

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Can you help us with the conundrum of how to allow Black students who want to reclaim [the n-slur] to do so?

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Bring student attention to examples of white privilege in our readings and text. Point it out so they see it.

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Bring student attention to examples of white privilege in our readings and text. Point it out so they see it.

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(Meghan) Could we have a school-wide discussion (advisor groups or something similar) about the history and use of the N-word?  Help students, as Josh said, to see WHY it is wrong.

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(Meghan) Could we have a school-wide discussion (advisor groups or something similar) about the history and use of the N-word?  Help students, as Josh said, to see WHY it is wrong.