It’ll never be the white kids, it’ll always be us. by Juli Montgomery-Riess

julimontgomeryriess1 — 2025-09-24 00:44:12 UTC

Pretty sad that a student has this belief and sees it in action in school.

eli_hermanson — 2025-09-27 18:35:33 UTC

Students of color are very aware of how race plays into not only their lived experiences, but their schooling

2025-09-27 18:36:06 UTC

2025-09-27 18:36:09 UTC

I think the quote reflects the students´ perspectives of being othered.

2025-09-27 18:36:16 UTC

As an educator, I have to be mindful that students might feel this way and be prepared to support those students more effectively.

2025-09-27 18:36:39 UTC

1. To me the "it'll never be the white kids, it will always be us," means that it'll never be the white kids who get in trouble, or lack materials, it'll always be the black kids. Like it will always be the black gets who are getting the short end of the stick so to speak. 2. I am a white kid, so I don't feel that I have a perspective to add, honestly. I see now WHY they would feel this way. 3. From what I see now, I never hear "we should group those white kids together." but I do hear we should group the "ML" together. So just one example.

Corina

2025-09-27 18:38:14 UTC

This quote resonates with me. From childhood through my career, I have seen how students and colleagues of color are often treated differently, with more opportunities and recognition going to white peers. It is a painful reality, but it drives me to create spaces where all students are truly seen, valued, and supported.