What are your tensions? Session B by AASINE CASSARA https://padlet.com/acassara1/pp514y502sxck6dq en-us 2021-07-13 17:07:46 UTC 2025-10-26 08:26:26 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/acassara1/pp514y502sxck6dq/wish/1647986668 My tension revolves around accepting uncritically conceptions such as race/ethnicity.  These conceptions themselves are highly debated throughout the world and we so often have a US-centric view combined with a very international population with many people that don't fit neatly into these categories.

]]> 2021-07-13 18:03:45 UTC https://padlet.com/acassara1/pp514y502sxck6dq/wish/1647986668 https://padlet.com/acassara1/pp514y502sxck6dq/wish/1647986683 Am I going to say something "wrong"?  Are we strong enough to be able to repair the harm when it comes?  Do people even understand the vantage points that I see? If not, how can I better share them?  ]]> 2021-07-13 18:03:46 UTC https://padlet.com/acassara1/pp514y502sxck6dq/wish/1647986683 https://padlet.com/acassara1/pp514y502sxck6dq/wish/1647986725 It is a very sensitive matter for others to be discussed, however, it is very important.  How are we going to change people's beliefs and behavior surrounding race and equity?]]> 2021-07-13 18:03:51 UTC https://padlet.com/acassara1/pp514y502sxck6dq/wish/1647986725 https://padlet.com/acassara1/pp514y502sxck6dq/wish/1647986795 Not all the teachers are on the same page. A few see nothing wrong with the traditional way of addressing and relating to students. Teachers are also unaware of how they are addressing each other.

]]> 2021-07-13 18:03:56 UTC https://padlet.com/acassara1/pp514y502sxck6dq/wish/1647986795 MT https://padlet.com/acassara1/pp514y502sxck6dq/wish/1647986860 They don't think there are any issues to discuss and feel discussing it will harm children.]]> 2021-07-13 18:04:02 UTC https://padlet.com/acassara1/pp514y502sxck6dq/wish/1647986860 dcharles17 https://padlet.com/acassara1/pp514y502sxck6dq/wish/1647986901 I suppose that one of my concerns is that people may not understand and appreciate that what I am sharing is my truth.... They may feel uncomfortable or attacked and disconnect altogether. Don't want to be labeled "the angry black woman". ]]> 2021-07-13 18:04:05 UTC https://padlet.com/acassara1/pp514y502sxck6dq/wish/1647986901 Very sensitive subject people don't always know how to approach the subject. dharrisyabc https://padlet.com/acassara1/pp514y502sxck6dq/wish/1647986917 2021-07-13 18:04:06 UTC https://padlet.com/acassara1/pp514y502sxck6dq/wish/1647986917 That it would break the fragile trust that exists among the staff https://padlet.com/acassara1/pp514y502sxck6dq/wish/1647987380 2021-07-13 18:04:49 UTC https://padlet.com/acassara1/pp514y502sxck6dq/wish/1647987380 dharrisyabc https://padlet.com/acassara1/pp514y502sxck6dq/wish/1647987615 some staff are unable to relate to to students and their backgrounds or the personal issues they may be having. ]]> 2021-07-13 18:05:10 UTC https://padlet.com/acassara1/pp514y502sxck6dq/wish/1647987615 I am very passionate about this issue. If I am not able to convey the "WHY" effectively and get most staff to embrace the work, then I will feel it is a personal failure. https://padlet.com/acassara1/pp514y502sxck6dq/wish/1647987709 2021-07-13 18:05:17 UTC https://padlet.com/acassara1/pp514y502sxck6dq/wish/1647987709 https://padlet.com/acassara1/pp514y502sxck6dq/wish/1647988391 There is always a tension here.  I think part of it is persevering and not letting it fall by the wayside as another failed DOE initiative.  It's up to us to own it, and keep moving it forward perpetually.  

]]> 2021-07-13 18:06:09 UTC https://padlet.com/acassara1/pp514y502sxck6dq/wish/1647988391 dcharles17 https://padlet.com/acassara1/pp514y502sxck6dq/wish/1647989114 Most believe that all is well but they are not prepared to have the difficult yet necessary conversations.]]> 2021-07-13 18:07:03 UTC https://padlet.com/acassara1/pp514y502sxck6dq/wish/1647989114 https://padlet.com/acassara1/pp514y502sxck6dq/wish/1647989278 Many teachers teach how they were taught-- which may work for some students, but not other. There is SO much learning that needs to happen to help get them to another place. Some still believe it's up to them to teach the child responsibility and accountability. . . ]]> 2021-07-13 18:07:18 UTC https://padlet.com/acassara1/pp514y502sxck6dq/wish/1647989278 https://padlet.com/acassara1/pp514y502sxck6dq/wish/1647989421 Our organization is already structured for inequity.  That goes with our systems, beliefs and behaviors.  Look at our specialized schools and how it is structured as an example.


]]> 2021-07-13 18:07:30 UTC https://padlet.com/acassara1/pp514y502sxck6dq/wish/1647989421 https://padlet.com/acassara1/pp514y502sxck6dq/wish/1647989524 It is a very sensitive subject and often times people can feel defensive. I don't want to push to hard.]]> 2021-07-13 18:07:38 UTC https://padlet.com/acassara1/pp514y502sxck6dq/wish/1647989524 dcharles17 https://padlet.com/acassara1/pp514y502sxck6dq/wish/1647989689 Many don't see a problem. Some who do are afraid to "ruffle feathers" or "rock the boat". Many have not taught at any other school so what they have experienced at the school is all that they know.

]]> 2021-07-13 18:07:49 UTC https://padlet.com/acassara1/pp514y502sxck6dq/wish/1647989689 Many believe that many students coming into high school are already too unprepared to have access to rigorous coursework https://padlet.com/acassara1/pp514y502sxck6dq/wish/1647990267 2021-07-13 18:08:32 UTC https://padlet.com/acassara1/pp514y502sxck6dq/wish/1647990267 https://padlet.com/acassara1/pp514y502sxck6dq/wish/1647992364 How can we address inequity given our varying levels of understanding? How can we best equip ourselves to address these issues?]]> 2021-07-13 18:11:13 UTC https://padlet.com/acassara1/pp514y502sxck6dq/wish/1647992364