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Putting words to our values will help guide decisions and interactions.

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A shared and common language, understanding and acceptance; Create traditions and feedback loops;

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On the wall of my classroom I have a series of canvases that read "everyone does better when everyone does better." I really believe that. I hope we can help students believe that too-- success doesn't have to be competitive. My learning (and joy) does not come at anyone else's expense, and choosing to elevate someone else does not lower me by comparison.

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Being honest with kids that these topics are hard, but that we have to talk about them in order to work to address racism, sexism, ableism, etc. Kids want to learn and aren't afraid of change. They see the world is unjust.

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Being honest with kids that these topics are hard, but that we have to talk about them in order to work to address racism, sexism, ableism, etc. Kids want to learn and aren't afraid of change. They see the world is unjust.

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Hopefully the students will be seen and heard.  Ironically, the Islander Way could be seen as no one way that people experience and express their personhood.

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Hopefully the students will be seen and heard.  Ironically, the Islander Way could be seen as no one way that people experience and express their personhood.

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It should give all of the students a voice

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When students see each other and in return feel seen, a lot of the maladaptive behaviors we are seeing will ease up. Fostering a sense of "we care about each other" will help do this.

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I keep thinking of advocacy-- both for oneself and for others. Students should have faith that their needs matter, tools to pursue what they need, and vision that includes everyone.

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Create a lens to look through when decisions are considered.

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Shared experience builds community. We have an opportunity to create a shared understanding and experience for all students at IMS. 

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Shared experience builds community. We have an opportunity to create a shared understanding and experience for all students at IMS. 

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The more we talk about who we are and what we believe and what we stand for, the more opportunities there will be to lift up marginalized voices. Often I will intercede in a situation, tell students to stop, and say something like “I know you can do better.” What I would love to do instead is to think about the Islander Way and in what way are we adding to it and contributing to that defined culture.

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Students will have a feeling of belonging because we have expanded The Islander Way to include all students.

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The Islander Way should be designed through a UDL lens, built and implemented in order to be accessible to ALL students. 

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The Islander Way should be designed through a UDL lens, built and implemented in order to be accessible to ALL students. 

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Until we center those who are furthest from educational justice, we  perpetuate the very systems that harm all students because unjust systems harm all of us. 

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Until we center those who are furthest from educational justice, we  perpetuate the very systems that harm all students because unjust systems harm all of us. 

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-Having a shared and common direction to reference;

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How will The Islander Way create lasting and meaningful belonging in your school community?

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How will The Islander Way create lasting and meaningful belonging in your school community?

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How will The Islander Way create equitable and just outcomes for students farthest away from educational justice cognitively, emotionally and socially?

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How will The Islander Way create equitable and just outcomes for students farthest away from educational justice cognitively, emotionally and socially?