Identifying Challenges by Steven Magadance https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5 en-us 2020-08-12 19:34:17 UTC 2020-08-24 21:36:22 UTC hello@padlet.com What challenges/pitfalls/obstacles must we overcome to realize the vision? smagad https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/677725360 -Be honest
-Be specific
-Connect to a particular part of the vision (ex. "In order to achieve x part of the vision... we need to overcome x" )

]]> 2020-08-12 19:36:43 UTC https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/677725360 The challenge to make our demographics match the city of San Antonio we may need to adjust the current lottery system. elandr https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/678778223 2020-08-13 14:42:57 UTC https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/678778223 edaugh https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/678778661 The challenge that I see would be starting those difficult conversations and holding students accountable with the FICA form for the things we want to change on campus when we haven't in the past

]]> 2020-08-13 14:43:12 UTC https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/678778661 Safety? mmoore127 https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/678778926 While our goal is to create a safe environment, we can't ignore the fact that difficult conversations are outside our comfort zones, yet learning happens when we are pushed outside of that zone.]]> 2020-08-13 14:43:22 UTC https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/678778926 Eric C https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/678779487 The challenge in having students feel accepted of ISA is addressing issues that may have arose in their past academic and personal life. The challenge of having students truly understand the consequences for discriminatory behavior lies within creating a specific and staff supported policy.]]> 2020-08-13 14:43:42 UTC https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/678779487 https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/678779782 In order to actively challenge discrimination, we need to overcome the fact that these conversations will be more uncomfortable than comfortable. Embrace the discomfort as an opportunity for growth so that we can students, staff, and community can ALL feel comfortable at ISA. ]]> 2020-08-13 14:43:52 UTC https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/678779782 Rick https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/678780148 The challenge may involve stepping out of our personal circumstances and into our roles in the community--and finding the space and security to do so when life feels heavy. ]]> 2020-08-13 14:44:04 UTC https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/678780148 lfreem1 https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/678780412 The challenge in creating an inviting environment is that so many students feel uncomfortable due to the favoritism--both real and perceived--towards assertive male students. As a white male, I need to accept my role as a leader and more actively model appropriate behavior and correct inappropriate behaviors. 

]]> 2020-08-13 14:44:12 UTC https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/678780412 The challenge in creating a safer space for trans/non-binary students (at school and on trips) is having to negotiate with district wide policies that do not align with our goals as a campus. cpolk8 https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/678780476 2020-08-13 14:44:14 UTC https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/678780476 rbrown312 https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/678781343 The challenge is working around the systemic issues and racial bias built into our district and profession as a whole. ]]> 2020-08-13 14:44:42 UTC https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/678781343 Grayson Bull https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/678781459 The challenge with creating a welcoming environment for our diverse students is making sure all students understand the importance of accepting one another.]]> 2020-08-13 14:44:46 UTC https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/678781459 FICA teachermsli https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/678782045 In order to foster a safe and welcoming community, we need to use FICA forms with every instance of discriminatory situation to over come discriminatory language used in everyday speech made by students and by ISA staff.]]> 2020-08-13 14:45:06 UTC https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/678782045 The challenge in addressing instances of discrimination is overcoming the fear of saying something when you see or hear something kyoung131 https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/678782064 2020-08-13 14:45:07 UTC https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/678782064 In order to attract a more diverse student body, we need to strategically and actively reach out to feeder schools that are under-represented at ISA, both in and out of district. https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/678782223 2020-08-13 14:45:12 UTC https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/678782223 In order to prioritize students and people of color kfoste1 https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/678783477 we need to remember that equity does NOT mean equality, and that therefore POC and other minorities beliefs/thoughts/comfort needs to be placed ABOVE white/dominant beliefs/thoughts/comfort]]> 2020-08-13 14:45:49 UTC https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/678783477 Scott https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/678783724 The establishment of the summer academy for students who need a transition to ISA along with the costs and staffing. Though this might provide an opportunity for upper class students.]]> 2020-08-13 14:45:56 UTC https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/678783724 bbrawn https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/678784231 One obstacle I see is how to move forward as a collective group when some of us have entrenched beliefs and ideas that might be counter to the movement.
  ]]> 2020-08-13 14:46:12 UTC https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/678784231 One challenge I see is getting so caught up in everything else that we do and being too busy to continue to address these issues on an ongoing basis in order to make real and lasting progress. bkohlm https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/678784863 2020-08-13 14:46:32 UTC https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/678784863 ypena11 https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/678784960 In order to have a more unbiased curriculum & a curriculum where students see themselves reflected in it we need to prioritize culturally responsive teaching and overcome the barrier of not wanting to change our pre-existing work]]> 2020-08-13 14:46:35 UTC https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/678784960 rbrown312 https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/678785299 The challenge is taking the burden of equity education off of the shoulders of minority staff. ]]> 2020-08-13 14:46:45 UTC https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/678785299 Melissa Morales https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/678786493 The Challenge with trusting student and staff issues will be resolved is that the community is not always aware(FERPA) of actions taken by teachers and Admin to resolve issues and it can appear as if "nothing" was done about it.]]> 2020-08-13 14:47:22 UTC https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/678786493 rbrown312 https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/678787669 We can't expect to "fix" or "adjust" our discipline system. We need to create a whole new process that does not mirror our criminal justice system.]]> 2020-08-13 14:47:57 UTC https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/678787669 language teachermsli https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/678788032 the challenge is making sure ALL students understand what words are allowed and which words are discriminatory. Usually, once a student understands, they correct their behavior. We need advocates that are not only adults to model the behavior of correct non-discriminatory language.]]> 2020-08-13 14:48:09 UTC https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/678788032 Stacey https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/678788760 In order to address the challenge of understanding what makes students uncomfortable, we have to be able to listen to them openly and in an unbiased manner. We cannot dismiss their feelings or points of you because we feel they are 'inaccurate' or 'exaggerated' or somehow less important/valid because they are adolescents.]]> 2020-08-13 14:48:30 UTC https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/678788760 kyoung131 https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/678789264 The challenge of addressing instances of discrimination is overcoming the fear of saying or doing something when you witness it - students and staff]]> 2020-08-13 14:48:46 UTC https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/678789264 cmoset https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/678790515 Ensuring the safety and well-being of our students would require us to challenge campus/district/state policies that do not align with our campus goals of equity and inclusion.]]> 2020-08-13 14:49:25 UTC https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/678790515 Jesus https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/678790887 The challenge in recruiting more students of color and economically disadvantaged students is enrollment occurs through a lottery system with no consideration socio-economic status or background]]> 2020-08-13 14:49:37 UTC https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/678790887 ypena11 https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/678790966 In order for students of color to feel heard and valued we have to create a space for their voices and overcome the discomfort it may cause to hear that you've been doing or thinking about something the wrong way. ]]> 2020-08-13 14:49:39 UTC https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/678790966 cpolk8 https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/678791679 The challenge for creating a safe place for all students is that we might have to moderate communication among students to ensure that the environment stays safe for all.]]> 2020-08-13 14:50:03 UTC https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/678791679 https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/678792021 Challenge in creating systems that support the time, energy, and sometimes private/sometimes public nature of restorative practices. Knowing these are not quick, easy fixes and require involvement and willingness from multiple parties. ]]> 2020-08-13 14:50:14 UTC https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/678792021 In order to overcome the challenge of getting POC/diverse students to trust that their issues will be taken seriously, kfoste1 https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/678792795 there need to be policies in place that are regularly followed, and teachers need to feel supported by administration in such ventures. ]]> 2020-08-13 14:50:36 UTC https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/678792795 Bathroom sign mmoore127 https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/678792821 The challenge of changing the bathroom sign is deciding how, what, and how.]]> 2020-08-13 14:50:37 UTC https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/678792821 how do we know we made a difference teachermsli https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/678793106 unless we are measuring it, how will we know we have made a difference? We must be communicating with each other about instances of discriminatory language when it occurs but also speak beyond our teams and notice when we are making change. how will we see progress? that is the challenge]]> 2020-08-13 14:50:47 UTC https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/678793106 ypena11 https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/678793484 In order to make students into global leaders we have to overcome the challenge of having difficult conversations with people we disagree with. & teach students how to do the same.]]> 2020-08-13 14:51:00 UTC https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/678793484 Stacey https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/678793634 We can address the challenge of creating a more non-binary culture by all staff taking the simple step of including their preferred pronouns in their email signatures and encouraging our students to do the same.]]> 2020-08-13 14:51:06 UTC https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/678793634 Normalizing Non-Binary Language apuent https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/678795169 One challenge regarding normalizing non-binary language might be that we will need to shift away from using sexist and gendered honorifics like Mr/Ms/Mrs and shift toward feeling comfortable with asking students to use our first names instead.]]> 2020-08-13 14:51:54 UTC https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/678795169 rbrown312 https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/678795377 The challenge is to recognize that personal opinions and beliefs of adults should not be protected at the expense of minority students]]> 2020-08-13 14:51:59 UTC https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/678795377 ypena11 https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/678798180 The challenge is creating a unified vision of equity that is transparent and accessible to students and family, when we all have different beliefs. ]]> 2020-08-13 14:53:18 UTC https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/678798180 The challenge is that personal change takes time and can be very internal. If a student or staff member says something inappropriate, how do we make sure they have an opportunity to grow and to change over time? How do we help other students give them that chance, especially (like Melissa said due to FERPA) if it may not always be obvious that it was addressed? LeslieRamirez https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/678801419 2020-08-13 14:55:02 UTC https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/678801419 Melissa Morales https://padlet.com/smagad/hgjxgjwj2uidj1z5/wish/678802431 The challenge to building positive relationships is being willing to listen to ideas we don't agree with and differentiate between disagreement and offending.

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