Engaging Diverse Groups of Colleagues in Conversation by Mariah McCarty https://padlet.com/mariah_mccarty1/n2u67o1dh823 Everyday Antiracism 52 en-us 2018-07-18 17:06:02 UTC 2018-07-19 00:56:44 UTC hello@padlet.com Considering the quotes from the article by Alice McIntrye, post your ideas for how you might structure courageous conversations in your building or classroom. mariah_mccarty1 https://padlet.com/mariah_mccarty1/n2u67o1dh823/wish/270536529 2018-07-18 17:11:29 UTC https://padlet.com/mariah_mccarty1/n2u67o1dh823/wish/270536529 Allow Private Reflection denise_pierson https://padlet.com/mariah_mccarty1/n2u67o1dh823/wish/270567391 Provide opportunities for people to process and express thought privately before engaging in conversations.  "getting it out" makes room to "listen meaningfully".]]> 2018-07-19 00:51:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mariah_mccarty1/n2u67o1dh823/wish/270567391 Introduce Yourself thompsop1 https://padlet.com/mariah_mccarty1/n2u67o1dh823/wish/270567400 I think the first steps are to create a relationship with the people you are wishing to reach out to informally.  Coffee, a favorite beverage, even joining a group that they are involved with is the first step.


]]> 2018-07-19 00:51:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mariah_mccarty1/n2u67o1dh823/wish/270567400 mariah_mccarty1 https://padlet.com/mariah_mccarty1/n2u67o1dh823/wish/270567412 If this were a school goal to explore, I think ongoing conversations in consistent small groups with diverse staff (in terms of subject and grade) would be key. I think it would be important not to purposely put one minority teacher in each group but to let them fall naturally. It's hard without multiple minority members not to look to those individuals as experts. Need to bring in diverse voices through media/articles.]]> 2018-07-19 00:52:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mariah_mccarty1/n2u67o1dh823/wish/270567412 cfunk2 https://padlet.com/mariah_mccarty1/n2u67o1dh823/wish/270567522 I think it may be good to start with something that is not personal. Maybe arcticles or videos followed by  discussions of the authors' purpose and message. Then from there go to something more personal that the staff is experiencing in the building.]]> 2018-07-19 00:53:36 UTC https://padlet.com/mariah_mccarty1/n2u67o1dh823/wish/270567522 Create Affinity Groups thompsop1 https://padlet.com/mariah_mccarty1/n2u67o1dh823/wish/270567588 Create affinity groups, by design, to research specific topics regarding inclusion and/or culturally responsive teaching to seek broader perspectives]]> 2018-07-19 00:54:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mariah_mccarty1/n2u67o1dh823/wish/270567588