https://padlet.com/elurmenita/azocccsw4r97ba0p What is something that you can commit to doing to address current events in your own classroom for 2021-22, especially when related to issues of race and equity? en-us 2021-05-24 20:47:04 UTC 2021-05-28 20:18:30 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/elurmenita/azocccsw4r97ba0p/wish/1569599566 I can commit to addressing current events as they happen even if it means that we get thrown off our scope and sequence ]]> 2021-05-28 20:05:26 UTC https://padlet.com/elurmenita/azocccsw4r97ba0p/wish/1569599566 pkhill https://padlet.com/elurmenita/azocccsw4r97ba0p/wish/1569599692 I can commit to addressing current events and creating an open, safe space where students can express their feelings, thoughts, and lived experiences. ]]> 2021-05-28 20:05:30 UTC https://padlet.com/elurmenita/azocccsw4r97ba0p/wish/1569599692 https://padlet.com/elurmenita/azocccsw4r97ba0p/wish/1569599831 I commit to bringing up current events in the classroom related to issues of race & equity and holding space for my students to share, ask questions, react]]> 2021-05-28 20:05:34 UTC https://padlet.com/elurmenita/azocccsw4r97ba0p/wish/1569599831 https://padlet.com/elurmenita/azocccsw4r97ba0p/wish/1569599910 Being consistent and making it a part of our routine. Have opportunities for students to lead, ask questions and share what they are learning in their communities and beyond. Being reflective on my role and how I am staying informed and doing self work. ]]> 2021-05-28 20:05:36 UTC https://padlet.com/elurmenita/azocccsw4r97ba0p/wish/1569599910 rreed111 https://padlet.com/elurmenita/azocccsw4r97ba0p/wish/1569599941 I can commit to having open and honest conversations with my class. ]]> 2021-05-28 20:05:37 UTC https://padlet.com/elurmenita/azocccsw4r97ba0p/wish/1569599941 ajmack2 https://padlet.com/elurmenita/azocccsw4r97ba0p/wish/1569600041 I can commit to making regular times for talking about local news/issues and larger scale news/issues so that we have a culture of discussing current events in my classroom. I also commit to asking students what they know or have heard already. ]]> 2021-05-28 20:05:40 UTC https://padlet.com/elurmenita/azocccsw4r97ba0p/wish/1569600041 https://padlet.com/elurmenita/azocccsw4r97ba0p/wish/1569600049 I can commit to addressing current events by fostering a safe space and remaining transparent with students when it comes to the racialized nation we live in! Transparency, and keeping the conversation student lead, and cultivating a classroom community that is centered around trust, relationship building and SEL! Also - remaining aware of how I SHOW UP as a WHITE TEACHER and the role whiteness plays within these issues of race and equity - ACTION > TALK! ]]> 2021-05-28 20:05:40 UTC https://padlet.com/elurmenita/azocccsw4r97ba0p/wish/1569600049 https://padlet.com/elurmenita/azocccsw4r97ba0p/wish/1569600316 2021-05-28 20:05:49 UTC https://padlet.com/elurmenita/azocccsw4r97ba0p/wish/1569600316 https://padlet.com/elurmenita/azocccsw4r97ba0p/wish/1569600324 I will create space for meaningful discussions that engages all of my students to speak up or learn about the inequalities.]]> 2021-05-28 20:05:49 UTC https://padlet.com/elurmenita/azocccsw4r97ba0p/wish/1569600324 https://padlet.com/elurmenita/azocccsw4r97ba0p/wish/1569600333 I am committed to addressing current events and making sure that race and equity are conversations we have often to make it a norm. I will constantly be learning myself to keep myself up to date on what is going on and how I can be an advocate for my students, community, and school. ]]> 2021-05-28 20:05:49 UTC https://padlet.com/elurmenita/azocccsw4r97ba0p/wish/1569600333 https://padlet.com/elurmenita/azocccsw4r97ba0p/wish/1569600393 Teaching current events as they happen to allow students to form their own ideas/thinking/learning]]> 2021-05-28 20:05:51 UTC https://padlet.com/elurmenita/azocccsw4r97ba0p/wish/1569600393 https://padlet.com/elurmenita/azocccsw4r97ba0p/wish/1569600398 I can commit to bringing up current events as they happen. I want my students to have a safe place to discuss them and ask questions.

]]> 2021-05-28 20:05:51 UTC https://padlet.com/elurmenita/azocccsw4r97ba0p/wish/1569600398 https://padlet.com/elurmenita/azocccsw4r97ba0p/wish/1569600501 I can commit to addressing current events in my classroom by incorporating current events into core content areas.

]]> 2021-05-28 20:05:55 UTC https://padlet.com/elurmenita/azocccsw4r97ba0p/wish/1569600501 https://padlet.com/elurmenita/azocccsw4r97ba0p/wish/1569600595 I can commit to sharing readings about current events and facilitating discussions for students to share what they already know and what they want to learn more about.]]> 2021-05-28 20:05:58 UTC https://padlet.com/elurmenita/azocccsw4r97ba0p/wish/1569600595 https://padlet.com/elurmenita/azocccsw4r97ba0p/wish/1569600902 2021-05-28 20:06:08 UTC https://padlet.com/elurmenita/azocccsw4r97ba0p/wish/1569600902 https://padlet.com/elurmenita/azocccsw4r97ba0p/wish/1569600903 I can commit to creating classroom norms that center around restorative practices vs. punitive ones. I valued speaking with other teachers this week about some ways to begin replacing current systems of power with restorative practices, which need to start at a baseline of a loving and team-based community to restore BACK TO when harm is done in the classroom. Also thinking already of different texts to bring in that are more culturally relevant and representative of diverse urban populations ]]> 2021-05-28 20:06:08 UTC https://padlet.com/elurmenita/azocccsw4r97ba0p/wish/1569600903 https://padlet.com/elurmenita/azocccsw4r97ba0p/wish/1569600969 I can commit to keeping myself educated and up to date with current events as well as keeping the space open for my students to learn about current and contemporary issues 
with collaboration and oral discussions in the classroom. ]]> 2021-05-28 20:06:10 UTC https://padlet.com/elurmenita/azocccsw4r97ba0p/wish/1569600969 https://padlet.com/elurmenita/azocccsw4r97ba0p/wish/1569601063 I can commit to having space built into our daily schedule during morning meeting to address current events, as well as being flexible to take more time during other parts of the day when needed. I can commit to building community norms that will allow us to regularly have conversations related to issues of race and equity and integrate these into academic learning. ]]> 2021-05-28 20:06:13 UTC https://padlet.com/elurmenita/azocccsw4r97ba0p/wish/1569601063 https://padlet.com/elurmenita/azocccsw4r97ba0p/wish/1569601114 2021-05-28 20:06:15 UTC https://padlet.com/elurmenita/azocccsw4r97ba0p/wish/1569601114 https://padlet.com/elurmenita/azocccsw4r97ba0p/wish/1569601206 I can commit to keeping myself informed (on local, national and global news) and acknowledging my bias/prejudices as I consume so that when I present information to students they can decide how they feel about the information.]]> 2021-05-28 20:06:18 UTC https://padlet.com/elurmenita/azocccsw4r97ba0p/wish/1569601206 https://padlet.com/elurmenita/azocccsw4r97ba0p/wish/1569601531 I can commit to viewing the news with my learners during morning meetings and other classes and then continuing to provide avenues for discussion. It has been a much requested choice for my kids during meetings. Goal: CNN10 shoutout for my class within the first 3 years of teaching.]]> 2021-05-28 20:06:30 UTC https://padlet.com/elurmenita/azocccsw4r97ba0p/wish/1569601531 https://padlet.com/elurmenita/azocccsw4r97ba0p/wish/1569602685 I can commit to addressing ]]> 2021-05-28 20:06:52 UTC https://padlet.com/elurmenita/azocccsw4r97ba0p/wish/1569602685 https://padlet.com/elurmenita/azocccsw4r97ba0p/wish/1569602785 I can commit to always bringing up current events and creating a safe environment for students to talk about how they feel and/or are being impacted]]> 2021-05-28 20:06:54 UTC https://padlet.com/elurmenita/azocccsw4r97ba0p/wish/1569602785 https://padlet.com/elurmenita/azocccsw4r97ba0p/wish/1569603327 I can commit to bring up issues about race and equity every week and allowing students to express their emotions. Also, making sure that I include multiple perspectives. ]]> 2021-05-28 20:07:10 UTC https://padlet.com/elurmenita/azocccsw4r97ba0p/wish/1569603327 https://padlet.com/elurmenita/azocccsw4r97ba0p/wish/1569603828 2021-05-28 20:07:27 UTC https://padlet.com/elurmenita/azocccsw4r97ba0p/wish/1569603828 https://padlet.com/elurmenita/azocccsw4r97ba0p/wish/1569604194 I can commit to being honest with my students and sharing current events with them, and making space to discuss issues that affect us DURING CLASS TIME. 

]]> 2021-05-28 20:07:39 UTC https://padlet.com/elurmenita/azocccsw4r97ba0p/wish/1569604194 https://padlet.com/elurmenita/azocccsw4r97ba0p/wish/1569604349 2021-05-28 20:07:44 UTC https://padlet.com/elurmenita/azocccsw4r97ba0p/wish/1569604349 https://padlet.com/elurmenita/azocccsw4r97ba0p/wish/1569609733 I am committing to having the hard conversations to grow. These current events are things that will be on our students minds. I want to create social learning situations to empower students emotionally AND grow their voices and opinions ]]> 2021-05-28 20:10:39 UTC https://padlet.com/elurmenita/azocccsw4r97ba0p/wish/1569609733 https://padlet.com/elurmenita/azocccsw4r97ba0p/wish/1569614744 I will have open and honest conversations with my students about racism and bigotry in general throughout the day, not just tied to a specific lesson. And I will plan lessons that explicitly address racism and other forms of oppression. ]]> 2021-05-28 20:13:29 UTC https://padlet.com/elurmenita/azocccsw4r97ba0p/wish/1569614744