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Start with your students' assets, not their deficits

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Start with your students' assets, not their deficits

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Update classroom libraries with books that reflect our students

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Update classroom libraries with books that reflect our students

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Don't be afraid to ask questions. It's better to ask and learn, than be regretful later...

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Don't be afraid to ask questions. It's better to ask and learn, than be regretful later...

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GIVE GRACE (some people truly don't know/don't understand)

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GIVE GRACE (some people truly don't know/don't understand)

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We are committed to educating one another, being educated by one another, and not gossiping about one another when someone is brave enough to speak up or share their thoughts.

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We are committed to educating one another, being educated by one another, and not gossiping about one another when someone is brave enough to speak up or share their thoughts.

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barriers- some families we can work closely with and others we can't so find a way to make that even

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barriers- some families we can work closely with and others we can't so find a way to make that even

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getting to know you survey to give to parents to fill out for their children/families

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getting to know you survey to give to parents to fill out for their children/families

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realize that children's support systems can extend past mom and dad

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realize that children's support systems can extend past mom and dad

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Keeping equity within everything we do-5th grade

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Keeping equity within everything we do-5th grade

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Have conversations WITH the kids--they will be the change!

Having the parameters and guidance for how to host those conversations (from admin/superint. level)

Using topics as they pop up, in literature, and during morning meeting

Message is coming from Brabrand--we need to start from the beginning

Use BTSN and Open house and first 2 weeks to help build this into our day to day so they know we are a TEAM!

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Revamping literature in our building - library, classroom, book room.

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Revamping literature in our building - library, classroom, book room.

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Intentionally focusing on multi cultural literature throughout the year.

Be cognizant and aware of what we say, reflect on it, and help each other learn and grow.

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"getting to know you" survey- what can we help support you with in the home setting? how does your child learn?

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"getting to know you" survey- what can we help support you with in the home setting? how does your child learn?

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Update our library to include books where the characters are multicultural. 

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Update our library to include books where the characters are multicultural. 

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Constantly reflecting on our practice and building these reflections into our planning.

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Constantly reflecting on our practice and building these reflections into our planning.

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Be a listening ear...Listen to parents and families.

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Be a listening ear...Listen to parents and families.

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Utilizing our group of teachers to insure that all perspectives are addressed and heard

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Utilizing our group of teachers to insure that all perspectives are addressed and heard

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do not project our own expectations on our students

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do not project our own expectations on our students

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keep in mind familial, cultural expectations of student 

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keep in mind familial, cultural expectations of student 

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test hidden biases
examine own language for micro aggressions
communicate classroom standards
build partnerships with parents
establish high standards for students.

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remember where families are coming from in terms of culture, SES, etc. and not put our own biases on the students

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remember where families are coming from in terms of culture, SES, etc. and not put our own biases on the students

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Building strong relationships throughout the year so teachers can identify inequities and address them without making assumptions.

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Building strong relationships throughout the year so teachers can identify inequities and address them without making assumptions.

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Consider the books we are sharing with students

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Consider the books we are sharing with students

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Challenge any negative views and attitudes. 

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Challenge any negative views and attitudes. 

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-All children can learn
-building relationships, parents and kids
-urgency to close achievement gaps--even when told 'ok'
-hold each other accountable to microagression, and taking positive steps to fix

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- Being extra aware of the difficulties students will be facing in their homes that we might not be as aware of

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- Being extra aware of the difficulties students will be facing in their homes that we might not be as aware of

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- Checking in with families regularly with education questions and support questions to see what they need

- meeting families and students where they are and making sure everyone have access

- keeping in mind family life and dynamics