With Equity at the Center by Joshua Douds https://padlet.com/jtdouds/72s7hs8be2xb How will you keep equity at the center of your work this year? en-us 2017-10-25 22:32:25 UTC 2023-06-10 14:29:41 UTC hello@padlet.com Welcome! https://padlet.com/jtdouds/72s7hs8be2xb/wish/200637294 2017-10-25 22:52:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jtdouds/72s7hs8be2xb/wish/200637294 - Being extra aware of the difficulties students will be facing in their homes that we might not be as aware of https://padlet.com/jtdouds/72s7hs8be2xb/wish/682830986 - 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]]> 2020-08-17 14:40:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jtdouds/72s7hs8be2xb/wish/682830986 https://padlet.com/jtdouds/72s7hs8be2xb/wish/682832537 -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 

]]> 2020-08-17 14:41:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jtdouds/72s7hs8be2xb/wish/682832537 Challenge any negative views and attitudes. https://padlet.com/jtdouds/72s7hs8be2xb/wish/682834055 2020-08-17 14:42:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jtdouds/72s7hs8be2xb/wish/682834055 Building strong relationships throughout the year so teachers can identify inequities and address them without making assumptions. https://padlet.com/jtdouds/72s7hs8be2xb/wish/682835486 2020-08-17 14:42:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jtdouds/72s7hs8be2xb/wish/682835486 remember where families are coming from in terms of culture, SES, etc. and not put our own biases on the students https://padlet.com/jtdouds/72s7hs8be2xb/wish/682837658 2020-08-17 14:43:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jtdouds/72s7hs8be2xb/wish/682837658 https://padlet.com/jtdouds/72s7hs8be2xb/wish/682838154 test hidden biases
examine own language for micro aggressions
communicate classroom standards
build partnerships with parents
establish high standards for students.

]]> 2020-08-17 14:43:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jtdouds/72s7hs8be2xb/wish/682838154 keep in mind familial, cultural expectations of student https://padlet.com/jtdouds/72s7hs8be2xb/wish/682840118 2020-08-17 14:44:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jtdouds/72s7hs8be2xb/wish/682840118 do not project our own expectations on our students https://padlet.com/jtdouds/72s7hs8be2xb/wish/682840780 2020-08-17 14:44:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jtdouds/72s7hs8be2xb/wish/682840780 Utilizing our group of teachers to insure that all perspectives are addressed and heard https://padlet.com/jtdouds/72s7hs8be2xb/wish/682840815 2020-08-17 14:44:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jtdouds/72s7hs8be2xb/wish/682840815 Be a listening ear...Listen to parents and families. https://padlet.com/jtdouds/72s7hs8be2xb/wish/682841294 2020-08-17 14:45:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jtdouds/72s7hs8be2xb/wish/682841294 Constantly reflecting on our practice and building these reflections into our planning. https://padlet.com/jtdouds/72s7hs8be2xb/wish/682843065 2020-08-17 14:45:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jtdouds/72s7hs8be2xb/wish/682843065 "getting to know you" survey- what can we help support you with in the home setting? how does your child learn? https://padlet.com/jtdouds/72s7hs8be2xb/wish/682846032 2020-08-17 14:46:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jtdouds/72s7hs8be2xb/wish/682846032 Update our library to include books where the characters are multicultural. https://padlet.com/jtdouds/72s7hs8be2xb/wish/682847426 2020-08-17 14:47:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jtdouds/72s7hs8be2xb/wish/682847426 Revamping literature in our building - library, classroom, book room. https://padlet.com/jtdouds/72s7hs8be2xb/wish/682847860
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.]]> 2020-08-17 14:47:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jtdouds/72s7hs8be2xb/wish/682847860 Keeping equity within everything we do-5th grade https://padlet.com/jtdouds/72s7hs8be2xb/wish/682848231 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!]]> 2020-08-17 14:47:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jtdouds/72s7hs8be2xb/wish/682848231 parent and family input https://padlet.com/jtdouds/72s7hs8be2xb/wish/682848380 2020-08-17 14:47:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jtdouds/72s7hs8be2xb/wish/682848380 realize that children's support systems can extend past mom and dad https://padlet.com/jtdouds/72s7hs8be2xb/wish/682850718 2020-08-17 14:48:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jtdouds/72s7hs8be2xb/wish/682850718 getting to know you survey to give to parents to fill out for their children/families https://padlet.com/jtdouds/72s7hs8be2xb/wish/682851388 2020-08-17 14:49:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jtdouds/72s7hs8be2xb/wish/682851388 barriers- some families we can work closely with and others we can't so find a way to make that even https://padlet.com/jtdouds/72s7hs8be2xb/wish/682853597 2020-08-17 14:49:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jtdouds/72s7hs8be2xb/wish/682853597 Including student voice in decisions https://padlet.com/jtdouds/72s7hs8be2xb/wish/682853633 2020-08-17 14:49:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jtdouds/72s7hs8be2xb/wish/682853633 Consider the books we are sharing with students https://padlet.com/jtdouds/72s7hs8be2xb/wish/682856726 2020-08-17 14:51:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jtdouds/72s7hs8be2xb/wish/682856726 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. https://padlet.com/jtdouds/72s7hs8be2xb/wish/682857104 2020-08-17 14:51:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jtdouds/72s7hs8be2xb/wish/682857104 GIVE GRACE (some people truly don't know/don't understand) https://padlet.com/jtdouds/72s7hs8be2xb/wish/682858630 2020-08-17 14:51:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jtdouds/72s7hs8be2xb/wish/682858630 Don't be afraid to ask questions. It's better to ask and learn, than be regretful later... https://padlet.com/jtdouds/72s7hs8be2xb/wish/682891212 2020-08-17 15:04:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jtdouds/72s7hs8be2xb/wish/682891212 Update classroom libraries with books that reflect our students https://padlet.com/jtdouds/72s7hs8be2xb/wish/682914685 2020-08-17 15:13:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jtdouds/72s7hs8be2xb/wish/682914685 Start with your students' assets, not their deficits https://padlet.com/jtdouds/72s7hs8be2xb/wish/682920176 2020-08-17 15:15:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jtdouds/72s7hs8be2xb/wish/682920176