Project #1: Education in the News by Jennifer Feeney https://padlet.com/feeney40/1vn35xzi816vxt1z Lens: Equity & Diversity en-us 2022-09-20 19:21:16 UTC 2025-05-30 13:59:38 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f30e.png Ajayi Jones talks about the importance of being the first domino and the responsibility of speaking the truth. feeney40 https://padlet.com/feeney40/1vn35xzi816vxt1z/wish/2305616016 Comfortability maintains the status quo - it is a leader's job to address the uncomfortable and face common fears.]]> 2022-09-20 19:45:21 UTC https://padlet.com/feeney40/1vn35xzi816vxt1z/wish/2305616016 Bridget R. Cooks discusses the importance of visual inclusion in media, in the public, and on major brands. feeney40 https://padlet.com/feeney40/1vn35xzi816vxt1z/wish/2305651664 While major companies like Disney try their best to increase inclusivity, they are not always helping. It is important to reflect on actions and listen to criticism. It is important to be open to difficult realizations.]]> 2022-09-20 20:19:33 UTC https://padlet.com/feeney40/1vn35xzi816vxt1z/wish/2305651664 Amanda Armstrong discusses the demographics of educational materials and how to approach this in the classroom. feeney40 https://padlet.com/feeney40/1vn35xzi816vxt1z/wish/2305662726 "Affirm that students are part of learning environments and communities by including U.S. demographic subgroups in American history curricula and educational materials generally. Educators should ensure that materials reflect American people, history, current events, and society and provide a balance of windows and mirrors."]]> 2022-09-20 20:30:10 UTC https://padlet.com/feeney40/1vn35xzi816vxt1z/wish/2305662726 Jocelynn Hubbard discusses ways to use culturally relevant and responsive teaching in the classroom. A teacher's most important resource: their students. feeney40 https://padlet.com/feeney40/1vn35xzi816vxt1z/wish/2305688927 2022-09-20 20:59:55 UTC https://padlet.com/feeney40/1vn35xzi816vxt1z/wish/2305688927 2022's Teacher of the Year: Kurt Russel... and the importance of a diverse teaching force. feeney40 https://padlet.com/feeney40/1vn35xzi816vxt1z/wish/2305700371 2022-09-20 21:13:15 UTC https://padlet.com/feeney40/1vn35xzi816vxt1z/wish/2305700371 "One way to measure this impact is by involving students in conversation circles and listening to what they say." feeney40 https://padlet.com/feeney40/1vn35xzi816vxt1z/wish/2305704270 Cultural diversity should be student-led. Students can be the experts in an inclusive environment.]]> 2022-09-20 21:18:07 UTC https://padlet.com/feeney40/1vn35xzi816vxt1z/wish/2305704270 "Michigan and California are both known for highly rated schools that receive thousands of applications from across the country. With admissions extremely competitive, applicants from underrepresented groups face higher obstacles to enrollment." feeney40 https://padlet.com/feeney40/1vn35xzi816vxt1z/wish/2305709094 Underrepresentation can affect enrollment and the policies that play a role in this situation are diverse.]]> 2022-09-20 21:24:50 UTC https://padlet.com/feeney40/1vn35xzi816vxt1z/wish/2305709094 "I also love that reading teaches me about people who are different from me. So it is really confusing when I hear about books I love that are on banned books lists because they discuss racism or have gay characters..." feeney40 https://padlet.com/feeney40/1vn35xzi816vxt1z/wish/2305715046 Student voices are the most powerful for educators. This student speaks the truth about the importance of access to controversial topics in literature.]]> 2022-09-20 21:32:46 UTC https://padlet.com/feeney40/1vn35xzi816vxt1z/wish/2305715046 "... parents like Goodwin have been forced to learn how to navigate a complicated system, discovering access to special education services can vary greatly depending on their state’s eligibility criteria." feeney40 https://padlet.com/feeney40/1vn35xzi816vxt1z/wish/2305718916 With federal policies in play, there are still vast differences in access to special education across the country.]]> 2022-09-20 21:37:21 UTC https://padlet.com/feeney40/1vn35xzi816vxt1z/wish/2305718916 "... these patterns are produced, in part, through how teachers notice students’ academic and behavioral difficulties and how they interpret those difficulties." feeney40 https://padlet.com/feeney40/1vn35xzi816vxt1z/wish/2305724750 It is important to reflect on one's own culture and beliefs and make sure it does not negatively impact one's view of their students.]]> 2022-09-20 21:44:52 UTC https://padlet.com/feeney40/1vn35xzi816vxt1z/wish/2305724750