https://padlet.com/mlupoli/p3i1km0awtsff78f Whether or not these statements apply to you, they are happening to students around you: My voice is not valued, heard, or recognized in STEM classes. I am both objectified and expected to act in masculine ways. I have to fight against my own subconscious thoughts - created by structural racism and sexism. My role models are mostly white men. Do I belong? en-us 2021-05-17 18:15:01 UTC 2021-05-19 17:22:29 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/mlupoli/p3i1km0awtsff78f/wish/1540555383 In middle school some of my teachers would hold class discussions where we could talk about issues we were having both at school and at home. Some kids would bring up the discrimination they faced based on their race/gender and our teachers were then able to give individuals advice and support. ]]> 2021-05-19 17:07:29 UTC https://padlet.com/mlupoli/p3i1km0awtsff78f/wish/1540555383 https://padlet.com/mlupoli/p3i1km0awtsff78f/wish/1540556995 I am in the social justice program, and this is one of the main underlying themes of basically every lesson. ]]> 2021-05-19 17:07:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mlupoli/p3i1km0awtsff78f/wish/1540556995 https://padlet.com/mlupoli/p3i1km0awtsff78f/wish/1540562388 I remember in middle school and elementary school if the teachers were busy helping other students they would ask if we had asked any of our peers for help before coming to the teacher]]> 2021-05-19 17:08:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mlupoli/p3i1km0awtsff78f/wish/1540562388 https://padlet.com/mlupoli/p3i1km0awtsff78f/wish/1540581314 In elementary school we had a culture fair where people would educate students and families about the country or the culture they were from. Teaching children about diversity at a young age can be very helpful.]]> 2021-05-19 17:12:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mlupoli/p3i1km0awtsff78f/wish/1540581314 https://padlet.com/mlupoli/p3i1km0awtsff78f/wish/1540614864 In high school, when we are put into breakout groups, we are reminded of the importance of hearing everyones thoughts and being respectful of what people are sharing. One of the main ways we make sure to respect and include everyones opinions is by having a facilitator who makes sure that everyone in the group has the opportunity to share.]]> 2021-05-19 17:20:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mlupoli/p3i1km0awtsff78f/wish/1540614864