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I make sure they have a feling of family and belonging in my classroom.

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I make sure they have a feling of family and belonging in my classroom.

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I share  things from my own life and have students know that we are human too.

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I share  things from my own life and have students know that we are human too.

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Make the class fun! Associate fun with learning!

Make some jokes, be silly, make time for SEL/games.

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I don't just teach my students *about* civics. 

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I don't just teach my students *about* civics. 

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I make sure that each unit has an experience for students to use their knowledge and experiences to take action. I strive to give them democratic experiences to build their own capacity to take action outside the classroom.

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Zones of regulation check in before any content is discussed 

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Zones of regulation check in before any content is discussed 

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I encourage others to share their stories and connections. 

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I encourage others to share their stories and connections. 

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I try to genuinely listen to others, and I really appreciate getting to know people deeper than the surface. 

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I try to genuinely listen to others, and I really appreciate getting to know people deeper than the surface. 

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I like to check in with students on a rotating basis to find out what is happening in their lives or connect with their interests. I make a note of who I check in with so that I get to everyone, but it seems more organic to students.

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I am great at building community because I care for the whole person: cura personalis. I care about academic AND emotional growth.

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I provide options for students to express themselves academically

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I provide options for students to express themselves academically

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I try to unapologetically be my silly self. I try to model self-acceptance as well as open acceptance of others. 

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I try to unapologetically be my silly self. I try to model self-acceptance as well as open acceptance of others. 

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I honor that my students are experts of their experiences. 

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I honor that my students are experts of their experiences. 

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These experiences can be from the communities they belong to, how they move throughout society, and their experiences as teens in our society. As an adult it is important to me honor young people's experiences and expertise.

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I am genuinely interested in learning about students' lives outside of the classroom.  

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I am genuinely interested in learning about students' lives outside of the classroom.  

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I love making mistakes and laughing about it with my class.

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I love making mistakes and laughing about it with my class.

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I love to boost others up! It costs nothing to be nice & affirm others.

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I really end up caring about my students. 

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I really end up caring about my students. 

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I have a whole host of community builders that connect academic and social learning.

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I excel at inspiring students to be brave and step out of their comfort zones. I'm great at convincing them what they have to say is more important than their fear.

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My expectations are the same for all students, but I also demonstrate flexibility when necessary

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My expectations are the same for all students, but I also demonstrate flexibility when necessary

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Having a sense of humor is a must when working with teenagers

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Having a sense of humor is a must when working with teenagers

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I am always eager to make a fool out of myself. 

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I am always eager to make a fool out of myself. 

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I am adamant about giving students space to engage with course texts to find similarities to their own life experiences and thoughts.

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I am great at building community because I am approachable. I want my students/ co-workers/ peers to feel comfortable talking to me.

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I ask my students about themselves, discuss what they have in common, and validate the things they like that may be “uncool”

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I ask my students about themselves, discuss what they have in common, and validate the things they like that may be “uncool”

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I try to be fair, honest, and equitable with all of my students

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I try to be fair, honest, and equitable with all of my students

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Earning trust & respect from students. Create a safe, non-judgmental space.

Getting to know them and letting them get to know me.

Find common interests and hone in on those interests to help develop positive relationships.

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I am great at focusing on people's gifts/talents/skills. 

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I am great at focusing on people's gifts/talents/skills. 

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I use storytelling as a way to connect with others. 

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I use storytelling as a way to connect with others. 