https://padlet.com/MsMeganKuhns/10mnv7xvriub Include your first and last name in your post! en-us 2018-02-23 14:13:01 UTC 2025-11-17 22:35:26 UTC hello@padlet.com MsMeganKuhns https://padlet.com/MsMeganKuhns/10mnv7xvriub/wish/234691257 I like... I dislike... I notice... I wonder...]]> 2018-02-23 14:18:10 UTC https://padlet.com/MsMeganKuhns/10mnv7xvriub/wish/234691257 https://padlet.com/MsMeganKuhns/10mnv7xvriub/wish/235015018 --I like that the authors acknowledge white privilege--many people feel uncomfortable acknowledging that it exists.
--I dislike what results from the lack of diversity of teachers in many schools.
--I notice that this topic continues to be difficult for people to discuss.
--I wonder if our society will ever move past "racism, privilege, and injustice."]]> 2018-02-24 19:03:22 UTC https://padlet.com/MsMeganKuhns/10mnv7xvriub/wish/235015018 https://padlet.com/MsMeganKuhns/10mnv7xvriub/wish/235135925 I like the honesty of the article. I also liked the summary of some of the points at the end of the article - One that stands out is: Listen to learn, don’t just listen to respond. 
I dislike the idea that there are so few teachers of color as role models, which make me "wonder" what our teaching institutions are doing to attract more teachers of color. I also wonder if most teaching programs are identifying this issue and providing guidance and exposure to white potential teachers.
I do notice the effort FCPS is starting to make in this area. And this may be a great article to share with others. ]]> 2018-02-25 19:51:04 UTC https://padlet.com/MsMeganKuhns/10mnv7xvriub/wish/235135925 https://padlet.com/MsMeganKuhns/10mnv7xvriub/wish/235195859 Cynthia Kuske
   ]]> 2018-02-26 02:42:52 UTC https://padlet.com/MsMeganKuhns/10mnv7xvriub/wish/235195859 https://padlet.com/MsMeganKuhns/10mnv7xvriub/wish/236215416 I like the statistics (being a former math teacher) stating "students of color make up more than half of the student population, but teachers of color only account for 18% of the work force". The numbers do not lie and truly help to express the disproportionate ratio in schools. I dislike the author including all white teachers as holding on to "embedded biases". I notice that teachers do not reflect the diversity that society offers. This not only includes race, but gender and religious affiliations as well. I wonder when the time will come where teachers do reflect the students in their classrooms...]]> 2018-02-28 00:42:54 UTC https://padlet.com/MsMeganKuhns/10mnv7xvriub/wish/236215416 https://padlet.com/MsMeganKuhns/10mnv7xvriub/wish/237441417 I like the idea of bringing in guests to speak with students about different topics.
I dislike that this continues to be an issue in our society.
I noticed that the term "cultural competency" is used and  FCPS is using a similar term in some of their trainings, "cultural proficiency".
I wonder if there is any research out there from other perspectives.]]> 2018-03-02 15:26:40 UTC https://padlet.com/MsMeganKuhns/10mnv7xvriub/wish/237441417 https://padlet.com/MsMeganKuhns/10mnv7xvriub/wish/237722723 I like that this article delves deep into a difficult topic for many people. As teachers we need to be open and aware of all the facets of racial issues especially when we're teaching students who don't look like us.  I dislike that this article doesn't address other races - there's more than just white and black.  My husband is half Native American and half Filipino so my kids are tri-racial. And they and other racial minorities need to be included in this conversation.  I notice that the authors emphasized that white teachers should not be colorblind.  I agree and think a good starting place is being honest about who we are.  I wonder how schools would change  if there was more professional development in this area to help teachers have these hard conversations with colleagues and students.]]> 2018-03-03 19:17:38 UTC https://padlet.com/MsMeganKuhns/10mnv7xvriub/wish/237722723 https://padlet.com/MsMeganKuhns/10mnv7xvriub/wish/237734349 I agree that this is a difficult topic to address and that people are often unwilling to have deep discussions because they are afraid of being labeled as racist. 
I dislike that the curriculum I teach
 ( ancient world history) isn't balanced to celebrate achievements of  African civilizations more. I noticed that when talking with students that they wanted to know more about people who were in their heritage. I wonder when more teachers will reflect the diversity of the students in the classroom. I notice that this has been an on going topic since I was in high school. ]]> 2018-03-03 21:33:25 UTC https://padlet.com/MsMeganKuhns/10mnv7xvriub/wish/237734349 https://padlet.com/MsMeganKuhns/10mnv7xvriub/wish/237738065 I liked the aspect of the article that said our students can teach us sometimes more then we can teach them. This I find everyday with my students they are so invested in our group and I feel that sometimes it's because I do try to learn from them too. I dislike the fact that we still have issues with race in this world. I noticed that we still have a lot more we can do to teach all our children to make the change in the way society views our differences. I wonder how long it will be before we all live happily ever after. when we are able to teach our students that Kindness, Love, Caring, etc... for all is crucial and necessary.]]> 2018-03-03 22:24:05 UTC https://padlet.com/MsMeganKuhns/10mnv7xvriub/wish/237738065 https://padlet.com/MsMeganKuhns/10mnv7xvriub/wish/237791619 I like how the author hooks her audience right from the start. As teachers, we are increasingly data and numbers driven. Talking about the numbers right from the start, she states, "students of color make up more than half of the student population, but teachers of color only account for eighteen percent of the work force." I dislike that many teachers are not already acknowledging the issues addressed in this article and putting into practice any of the suggestions and advice given. Hence the need for such an article. We may be from the same town or city, but we are not from the same communities, families, and circumstances. I notice that the majority of the advice given revolves around educating ourselves and each other, teachers and students alike. Too often, answers are sought through legislation, grant programs that are not looked after, and other government based "fixes."  Author states "you will not always be the best person for them to have hard conversations with." I wonder how much of the conversation/education about issues concerning race and culture should be had at home. We, as teachers, need to educate ourselves to best relate to our students. However, how much of the responsibility is put on us to educate our students about social injustice, privilege, white authority, and other issues found in this article?]]> 2018-03-04 13:29:14 UTC https://padlet.com/MsMeganKuhns/10mnv7xvriub/wish/237791619 https://padlet.com/MsMeganKuhns/10mnv7xvriub/wish/237799061 I like that this article says that one of our duties as teachers is to work toward social justice and to teach our students, especially the white students to "think critically" about the issues in our nation. I like that it seems FCPS is working toward training teachers in cultural proficiency. I dislike that I do not feel like I have practical ways to address and educate students about culture in the classroom. I notice that most of the teachers I previously worked with (at a very diverse school in the county) and now work with (at a school that is not very diverse) are white. I wonder what baby steps we can take every day to hopefully lead to a better experience for our students with diverse cultures and backgrounds.]]> 2018-03-04 14:39:09 UTC https://padlet.com/MsMeganKuhns/10mnv7xvriub/wish/237799061 marlon_moran https://padlet.com/MsMeganKuhns/10mnv7xvriub/wish/237890468 I like that the article encourages teachers to engage the student and to avoid making assumptions. It pushes the teacher to not be afraid to discuss the tough topics and to bring to the classroom an open safe environment to have relevant discussions.  I dislike that, though the article focused on color to discuss "the teacher" it is not only white teachers that need read this article... all teachers need to read this article. I have not and do not expect to ever be taught by a Mayan but I have met some amazing teachers and color did not determine how well they taught. I notice and recognize the intention of the article to address challenges that are face around the country and in our schools, but do not agree that color has determines behavior, it is a proficiency of culture and understanding. I wonder why we do not engage more in cultural proficiency rather than race differences. Race was created by mankind to created differences, let us not see differences in the children we teach. Let's just teach them to the best of our abilities. ]]> 2018-03-05 01:14:15 UTC https://padlet.com/MsMeganKuhns/10mnv7xvriub/wish/237890468 lisa_gadra https://padlet.com/MsMeganKuhns/10mnv7xvriub/wish/238367636 I like how the author suggests that teachers listen to learn not just to respond.  Being a world languages teacher, I genuinely enjoy learning about other cultures.  Both Spanish and French are second languages for me which means that there are both cultural and linguistic nuances I can still learn.  I enjoy highlighting students from different cultural backgrounds and providing opportunities for them to share with our class when appropriate.  I dislike that this article does not address "Teaching While White" in a multicultural environment.  I notice that one of the main arguments in this article is simply "solid teaching."  The author states that teachers should have high expectations for every student who walks through the door and that s/he should find the root cause of why a student is disengaged rather than first punishing a student.  I wonder if this discussion should be expanded to other aspects of culture rather than just race such as religion, SES, family dynamics etc.  ]]> 2018-03-05 21:32:21 UTC https://padlet.com/MsMeganKuhns/10mnv7xvriub/wish/238367636 https://padlet.com/MsMeganKuhns/10mnv7xvriub/wish/240514179 I liked how this article addressed head on the issues of the U.S. not having enough minority teachers. It is very important for children to see teachers that look like them. As a minority and as a teacher, I see the distrust that many minority families have for white teachers. A lot of the distrust is warranted because I have experienced things from both sides. Parents send their most precious gift to be placed in the hands of "white authority" and they are not certain if their children will be judged and treated fairly by the institution. I wonder if many white teachers understand the bias that cause them to make some of the decisions they make regarding minority students. It is 2018 and our educational system cannot work properly unless we begin to think critically about race and privilege and how we teach and react to our minority students.]]> 2018-03-11 02:38:54 UTC https://padlet.com/MsMeganKuhns/10mnv7xvriub/wish/240514179