GWHS Election Perception Survey - follow up by JASMIN GANDARILLA https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f Select a response from the survey and share the comment. Then follow up with what the response made you feel, realize, wonder, think etc... en-us 2020-10-27 17:41:17 UTC 2020-10-29 19:10:22 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f5a4.png I feel that they are correct. The past is the best predictor of the future https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869890610 2020-10-28 14:50:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869890610 https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869894508 2020-10-28 14:51:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869894508 I will probably have a year long mental breakdown if Trump wins 🙃 https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869895829
This reads like a cry for help!

]]> 2020-10-28 14:51:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869895829 Evidence https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869896202 "I'm worried about the choices of one of the candidates and how inexperienced they are."

I personally believe that facts, supported by unbiased and well-collected data or evidence, is the key to constructive discussion. For this comment, I'm wondering what information led the student to make this statement. Also, I think that calm, genuine, fact-based discussion can be used to help better understand where a student is coming from and possibly help that student to use resources available to him/her in order to help improve his/her decision-making skills in the future.]]> 2020-10-28 14:51:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869896202 https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869896738 2020-10-28 14:51:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869896738 https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869897631 I think this is the mindset of many people. Because they were not taught politics in the past or because of our options right now, it is better to not think about it.

]]> 2020-10-28 14:51:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869897631 I'm pretty worried about if the former president gets reelected. I don't know if I'm able to express that political view, but I think that would really really be terrible, and I'm anxious about that. https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869897924 We teach students to engage in critical thinking through discourse. How sad that a student feels unable to express themselves.]]> 2020-10-28 14:51:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869897924 "I'm just very scared for women, people of color, and LGTBQ+ in this country at all times." peter_newlove https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869899825 This was written by a student who is multiracial. The "all times" part of this grabbed me, as I think this election has *heightened* concerns, but it is also the reality that these concerns will persist, just as they have persisted. I feel responsible to address these fears that my students have.]]> 2020-10-28 14:52:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869899825 what the hell man, whats not to be anxious about? https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869900358 I worry that we are over-intellectualizing -- a substantial majority of students and staff communicated ANXIETY in their poll responses ... when will we talk about how we acknowledge, validate, and support ourselves and students in PROCESSING our feelings. Direct instruction about political discourse seems to miss the boat in my view.

]]> 2020-10-28 14:52:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869900358 "we should be taught how to register to vote and how to vote so when we turn 18 we do it right and get our vote counted and so more people can vote. many people do not know how to do these things." I absolutely agree that students should be taught on life skills like these, teaching how the system works, why is it important and educating on current events. I remember nothing like this was taught when I was in school. sylvia_swain https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869900452 2020-10-28 14:52:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869900452 https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869900741 My rights as a queer person might be taken away. The rights of my friends and family might be taken away. The current president, in my opinion, is not only in competent but dangerous and if he's elected for another term I won't know what our country has come to.

This is the problem, we are crowding out are ability to reason with all of this fear

]]> 2020-10-28 14:52:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869900741 I just don't want specific groups to be treated horrible because of the president. Also, I'm kinda worried about all the people who were told to stand by and stand down.. https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869900949 2020-10-28 14:52:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869900949 I worried that if the Republican Party doesn’t win then there would be a war but not a big one victoria_tubbs https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869901067
There is so much tension in our society and our kids are scared. ]]> 2020-10-28 14:52:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869901067 That trump may get re elected and the world falls apart but I'm not really into politics and such just because I'd rather not think about it https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869901182 This was interesting to me because this is a comment that I could relate to for a long time in my life. It wasn't until Trump was elected that I really started to understand and even care about how my life is affected by systemic racism. 

]]> 2020-10-28 14:52:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869901182 That trump may get re elected and the world falls apart but I'm not really into politics and such just because I'd rather not think about it https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869902141 2020-10-28 14:52:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869902141 https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869902640
I Think the staff is very left leaning and teaches with a bias.

No matter witch party there will be outrage.

]]> 2020-10-28 14:53:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869902640 I just don't want specific groups to be treated horrible because of the president. Also, I'm kinda worried about all the people who were told to stand by and stand down.. https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869902830 The student who wrote this identifies as Black/African.  What stood out to me was the specific reference to the "stand by and stand down" group. I wonder about why the student choose "kinda worried" instead of worried. Did they not know how that would be received? Did they not engage because of previous trauma/current events? Are they just semi-worried? 

]]> 2020-10-28 14:53:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869902830 Truth https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869903116 well if Trump gets elected again then that would suck . he’s affected so many people in a bad way and honestly doesn’t care about the things he says or does. Theres so much more to say on why he isnt a good president or person in general . 

What more can you say about this? It is interesting how mature our students are in their interpretations of the president. The voting age should definitely change to 16 from 18! Young people need a bigger voice.]]> 2020-10-28 14:53:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869903116 Student Comment: I worried that if the Republican Party doesn’t win then there would be a war but not a big one https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869903132
I am worried that in this election our own democracy is at stake and voices will not be heard.  I worry that additional systems will be put in place to continue marginalizing specific groups instead of breaking down barriers.

]]> 2020-10-28 14:53:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869903132 "vote for me because i can't" https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869903156 Regardless of how many faces we're seeing in Meets, or how many students are unmuted, this was humbling seeing the trust that is placed in teachers.]]> 2020-10-28 14:53:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869903156 Transfer of Power https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869903379 Student concern "
If trump wins, or if he refuses to give up power if biden wins. "

This is a real concern/threat that even if we think we know the election results come November 4th, we may not.  Our president has made bold claims about using the Supreme Court to handle election issues, so it is worrisome. 
The voice of the people is one thing - if a vast majority want Trump to win, the rest of us will have to realize what that says about our nation. 
if we take that voice away, we have slipped into something a lot more detrimental to our nation and its foundations.]]> 2020-10-28 14:53:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869903379 https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869903904 I'm just very scared for women, people of color, and LGTBQ+ in this country at all times.
This echo's my own fears and I am sad that our students have to live in this fear]]> 2020-10-28 14:53:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869903904 "There are people who have control over me.." https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869904278 "I am worried about the people who were told to stand back and stand by.."

"I am worried that he will get us all killed because he doesn't know how to shut up"]]> 2020-10-28 14:53:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869904278 I find it interesting no one has talked about local elections https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869905003 2020-10-28 14:53:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869905003 lindsay_chezik https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869906208 My rights as a queer person might be taken away. The rights of my friends and family might be taken away. The current president, in my opinion, is not only in competent but dangerous and if he's elected for another term I won't know what our country has come to.

This is the problem, we are crowding out are ability to reason with all of this fear

From a student this says to me that the anxiety extended to not only self but this student's entire community.

]]> 2020-10-28 14:53:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869906208 Holding Politicians to a higher standard https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869906497 "it feels like we are only caring about the base line of issues, like i will listen to scientists not what scientists. We need to be more active when politicians say they will do something, we need them to be much more specific with better plans that can give us more hope. "]]> 2020-10-28 14:53:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869906497 "I'm scared that I could possibly have some of my rights taken away depending on who wins. I'm also scared for my peers and some of my friends that could be harmed more than me depending on the outcome." jasmin_gandarilla https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869908882 I think this response speaks loudly with the feeling of fear "I am scared" and not only because the student is scared for themselves but for the livelihood of their peers and friends. It gives me assurance that our students are thinking of one another and that we need to do something to provide them a safe and comforting community. ]]> 2020-10-28 14:54:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869908882 I'm worried about more riots if Trump wins, I'm worried about a stacked court, about right-wingers making conspiracy theories if Biden wins and it happens to be a close call, I'm worried about wokeism taking over, etc. https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869909376 I have had similar worries as well. I agree with the students who feel like they are worried about the outcome of both candidates.]]> 2020-10-28 14:54:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869909376 This student said it all... https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869910776 2020-10-28 14:54:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869910776 "That trump may get re elected and the world falls apart but I'm not really into politics and such just because I'd rather not think about it" - Student identifying as Black/African https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869911233 I thought this was interesting, as this student said they don't see themselves as political but also sees politics as being what's between us and "the world fall[ing] apart." It also reflects a common thread in a lot of answers - lack on control over what happens despite being deeply effected by the decision that gets made]]> 2020-10-28 14:54:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869911233 Losing my rights! https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869911384 The statement was made by a white student and I am not sure the context. My concern is that the way we discuss politics is such a zero-sum game that sometimes people feel that they are losing something if anyone gains anything.]]> 2020-10-28 14:54:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869911384 stress when either side wins https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869913197 "The fact that no matter who is elected riots will most likely happen based on the crumbling state of our society. And the division of the nation between the racist political side, and the slightly less racist political side. "

The division in the country right now should stress us all out. ]]> 2020-10-28 14:55:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869913197 I'm worried about more riots if Trump wins, I'm worried about a stacked court, about right-wingers making conspiracy theories if Biden wins and it happens to be a close call, I'm worried about wokeism taking over, etc. sjacks4 https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869913482 Strikes me the level of thought the student put into their response, but the student also wants to "stay apolitical"]]> 2020-10-28 14:55:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869913482 https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869913534 2020-10-28 14:55:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869913534 Let's Help Them VOTE! https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869914657 make sure any and all students able to vote can get their ballots filled out and dropped out, provide support for them so their votes count.

We need to be sure we are supporting our students in this and help them!]]> 2020-10-28 14:55:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869914657 https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869915076 patience and grace with students right now is really important. the vast majority of kids at GW are really scared.

]]> 2020-10-28 14:55:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869915076 When students say they are getting too many assignments, grouping two assignments into one doesn't stop kids from feeling stressed.... @MathDepartment https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869915947 Sometimes solutions don't address a problem. Sometimes solutions create or exacerbate ]]> 2020-10-28 14:55:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869915947 "It is hard to find a way to connect with both presidential candidates. It seems more of personal vendetta then actually trying to change the country for the better." https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869916473 Politics as a cult of personality... . ]]> 2020-10-28 14:55:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869916473 I am scared because Trump wants to change the immigration laws and I actually fear for the safety of my parents. https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869916701
This is just really sad, and it is so unfair to our students that they have to worry about their families, their education, their health and so much more at their ages. ]]> 2020-10-28 14:56:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869916701 the saftey of all minorities if trump wins another 4 years vote for me because i can't https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869916703 2020-10-28 14:56:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869916703 If trump wins, I'm worried that LGBTQ+ rights will be taken away, as well as transgender rights and this will affect me and lots of my friends. I'm also worried about COVID and there needs to be action, but there won't be while Trump is in office. I could keep going, we really, desperately need Trump out of office. https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869918471 In this and so many of the student comments, the very real and rightful anxiety is buoyed by this incredible understanding of self and of the world. I think back to my grasp on the world as a teenager, and I am so proud of our students for who they are and how they engage with the world. We have a need to support and protect our students through this, and not pretend normalcy.]]> 2020-10-28 14:56:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869918471 Please keep your political views out of class, and remind your students that you care about them and their rights and that they are valid. ALSO IM SAYING THIS HERE DO NOT OUT AN LGBTQ KID TO THEIR PARENTS EVER IT CAN CAUSE ABUSE AND HOMELESSNESS IN STUDENTS https://padlet.com/jasmin_gandarilla/as74ou9zmjlwo9f/wish/869931809 I think this is super important for us to remember. Some students feel more open and safe talking about their sexuality and identities at school but when speaking with people in their home lives we need to remember that it may not be safe for them. Ask students the pronouns that they use at home and the name that is okay to use with their parents. 

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