How to Change the Story About Students of Color- Dr. Dena Simmons by Terry Marchyok https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5 Teacher practices to reduce racial bias en-us 2021-01-11 00:42:14 UTC 2025-12-02 22:02:22 UTC hello@padlet.com Morning Meeting- place to tell their stories tmarchyok4 https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1075868303 2021-01-11 19:26:27 UTC https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1075868303 Focusing on the positive, discussing compassion towards each other, science of gratitude and using picture books to tmarchyok4 https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1075872434 2021-01-11 19:27:15 UTC https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1075872434 Morning Meeting- time to share about their lives and when they are done sharing, does anyone else have any questions or connections to that? tmarchyok4 https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1075880892 2021-01-11 19:28:54 UTC https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1075880892 Important with regard to what's happened at the Capitol, tried to tell them the information they were getting was varied, tried not to put my bias on it, be mindful of how they are listening to each other tmarchyok4 https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1075886121 2021-01-11 19:29:53 UTC https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1075886121 This article is biased tmarchyok4 https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1075891698 2021-01-11 19:30:59 UTC https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1075891698 Time for them to be connected- to see how they are common and celebrate differences, even though my class is all white, my Slavic students come from different parts of the Soviet Union (great convo about teacher and student from same city but racially appear different) tmarchyok4 https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1075893160 2021-01-11 19:31:18 UTC https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1075893160 Try to be strengths based in how I talk about students tmarchyok4 https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1076394746 2021-01-11 21:58:05 UTC https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1076394746 I try to do this in my classroom tmarchyok4 https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1076395798 2021-01-11 21:58:33 UTC https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1076395798 Important, but sometimes younger students need support and scaffolds to tell the story- and creating a soft place for them to land so they can tell their story tmarchyok4 https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1076396299 2021-01-11 21:58:47 UTC https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1076396299 Really important to let students tell their own stories for language development, opportunity to express themselves in different ways every day. Drama is a great place where kids get to do this. tmarchyok4 https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1076397923 2021-01-11 21:59:33 UTC https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1076397923 I like cultivating and discussing love, kindness and compassion to themselves and each other. tmarchyok4 https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1076400831 2021-01-11 22:00:54 UTC https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1076400831 Aware of my thinking and try to give it time to understand what students or colleagues are saying- always asking clarifying questions, with adults or children. Take the time! tmarchyok4 https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1080827467 2021-01-12 21:27:03 UTC https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1080827467 Try to have a more balanced narrative about my students of color but also my ESL students, looking at them in a strengths based lens- with report cards coming up make sure that I am writing one sentence per student. tmarchyok4 https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1080830489 2021-01-12 21:28:13 UTC https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1080830489 I like this idea. tmarchyok4 https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1080836434 2021-01-12 21:30:10 UTC https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1080836434 Personal narratives are a great way to share their cultures and experiences of who they are. tmarchyok4 https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1080838368 2021-01-12 21:30:55 UTC https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1080838368 This stood out to me- achieved during personal writing, I liked that the article talked about not only tmarchyok4 https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1080842591 2021-01-12 21:32:32 UTC https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1080842591 Appreciate that author talks about marginalized groups and not just students of color, lots of RI families are marginalized. tmarchyok4 https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1080859543 2021-01-12 21:39:04 UTC https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1080859543 I think all people regardless of race can have big problems tmarchyok4 https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1080943365 2021-01-12 22:16:49 UTC https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1080943365 Something I'm struggling with- should I be the one to tell the story- referencing the history of Indigneous peoples of Oregon, I question how much of this is my story to tell, aware of being in folks homes. This has been on my mind. tmarchyok4 https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1084667700 2021-01-13 19:24:13 UTC https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1084667700 Being aware of my privilege and power- that I am the one telling the story of BIPOC histories and feeling uncomfortable with this- how do I do this tmarchyok4 https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1084673817 2021-01-13 19:25:36 UTC https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1084673817 Need more support to how to structure conversations in response to Read Alouds to engage kids. tmarchyok4 https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1084678292 2021-01-13 19:26:34 UTC https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1084678292 Sometimes presenting on BIPOC history feels hollow to me as a white person. tmarchyok4 https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1084680304 2021-01-13 19:26:59 UTC https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1084680304 Aware of this- what we speak becomes true, something I've known but need to check in with- use asset based language tmarchyok4 https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1084684094 2021-01-13 19:27:50 UTC https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1084684094 As an immigrant speaking English as a 2nd language, I wonder if I am misunderstood some times- thinking about my own language usage and how I express myself tmarchyok4 https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1084701864 2021-01-13 19:31:53 UTC https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1084701864 I open up the opportunity for students to tell me about them, students start feeling comfortable when they can share their stories. tmarchyok4 https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1084707658 2021-01-13 19:33:09 UTC https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1084707658 Learned about racism mostly when I came to this country. tmarchyok4 https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1084711014 2021-01-13 19:33:54 UTC https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1084711014 Nature of CDL makes this all a struggle tmarchyok4 https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1084714747 2021-01-13 19:34:47 UTC https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1084714747 I do this one the most. Reflected on how I try to be really aware of how I talk about students- I never blame them for who they are, what's going on with them at home, it's not WHO they are, or the color of their skin or their economics. tmarchyok4 https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1089304131 2021-01-14 21:08:03 UTC https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1089304131 I'd really like a mindfulness class- I'd love to do it with kids. tmarchyok4 https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1089307410 2021-01-14 21:09:09 UTC https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1089307410 When I am telling stories about kids, I am really conscious of what their circumstances are- kids AND families, every parent is doing the best that they can. They may need more skills, more help. tmarchyok4 https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1089311268 2021-01-14 21:10:23 UTC https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1089311268 I could do better about this, in light of what's going on I feel like those words, privilege and power are more common and being used in the social media that I follow and helps me enter the conversations. tmarchyok4 https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1089314027 2021-01-14 21:11:16 UTC https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1089314027 Morning meetings- this is a perfect opportunity for sharing and check ins, this comes naturally to them, kids really enjoy it and is a form of socializing now. tmarchyok4 https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1089317615 2021-01-14 21:12:28 UTC https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1089317615 I think more teachers need to know about this and we should have more mindfulness training. tmarchyok4 https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1089320297 2021-01-14 21:13:21 UTC https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1089320297 Give kids opportunities to share about themselves with each other, this builds community and they "see" each other a little bit more, I think it's really helpful to give them opportunity to share about themselves. tmarchyok4 https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1089323029 2021-01-14 21:14:14 UTC https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1089323029 I think about each kid as an individual, strong here and needs help here. I try to learn about their circumstance and family and it helps me understand where they are coming from. tmarchyok4 https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1089326902 2021-01-14 21:15:22 UTC https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1089326902 White privilege, I have started to read about it but I don't really fully understand it. tmarchyok4 https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1089330271 2021-01-14 21:16:27 UTC https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1089330271 I like the idea of practicing mindfulness and how it can prevent me from kneejerk reactions to students. Is helping me be more patience and less reactive. tmarchyok4 https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1092466046 2021-01-15 18:38:52 UTC https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1092466046 I also agree about using mindfulness, some parts of the Mind Up program were really great. tmarchyok4 https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1092470653 2021-01-15 18:39:54 UTC https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1092470653 Reminds me of building the relationships with students so they feel comfortable enough to tell their stories. It's not kids job to teach us how to not have bias- it's our staff responsibility to learn as much as we can on our own about our students racial, linguistic and cultural identity. tmarchyok4 https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1092473084 2021-01-15 18:40:24 UTC https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1092473084 I'm aware of how this could feel like I am asking a person of color to do the emotional labor of teaching me and that doesn't feel right. tmarchyok4 https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1092481704 2021-01-15 18:42:14 UTC https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1092481704 I feel like this mindfulness is very important in CDL especially, this spoke to me because daily I am trying to cultivate the connectedness with the student, understanding and empathy with the students. tmarchyok4 https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1092491854 2021-01-15 18:44:27 UTC https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1092491854 Becoming aware of how we listen to other stories, how does our filter impact how we are hearing the story. Working on how I am interpreting what I am hearing from students and parents. tmarchyok4 https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1092510618 2021-01-15 18:48:37 UTC https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1092510618 Connection to how we are learning so much more about our families through CDL and learning their story to help me understand their child's need. tmarchyok4 https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1092539645 2021-01-15 18:55:09 UTC https://padlet.com/tmarchyok4/km7mcbp5zme9tgf5/wish/1092539645