https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl Revisit your reflections about Abolitionist Teaching on day 3 and add comments in response to the following questions: What have you implemented? What has shifted? What new discoveries have you made? As a reminder: Yellow sticky note: What does it mean to be an abolitionist teacher? Green Sticky note: How does our vision align with the concept of abolitionist teaching? en-us 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC 2024-08-27 08:09:31 UTC hello@padlet.com octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097648 Really love the idea of starting with personal identity and bridging it to skill/intellectual development and eventually to criticality and tying in real-world/community issues. This follows a really nice trajectory for planning many types of PBLs]]> 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097648 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097650 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097650 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097651 As we craft and build out our PBL plans and UBDs, really thinking intentionally about creating projects that feel authentic and truly meaningful in response to global and community issues of justice and equity. If the project is right, everything else kind of falls into place, and making more interdisciplinary connections and elaborating on it is easier than we initially thought.]]> 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097651 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097652 Using the 4 literary pursuits in UBD planning is extremely helpful across all subject areas.]]> 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097652 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097654 IDENTITY: Requires us to seek to deeply know our students’ intersectional identities. 

This drove a lot of our work today. Thinking about our students' identity and how it can/should drive our work all year, not just in September.

]]> 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097654 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097655 Making intentional anti-racist choices every day. As I continue to develop this lens and apply it to everything I do I am finding more and more how racism lives and breathes everywhere as we have said. Working with my team to continuously dismantle it is incredible work. I feel so energized to get even further into this work. ]]> 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097655 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097657 I liked the talks about empowerment of identity. As well as changing the narrative towards something positive where students see themselves in a better light.]]> 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097657 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097663 thinking and planning about curriculum that celebrates student identities and involves family in school. No one knows more about the student and their culture, history, etc. than the family. Using skills to find out more about themselves and their family]]> 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097663 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097665 pumped to dive deeper into identities "Know Thyself" and to see how that will help change the lenses and thinking of students as we learn about our historical units. ]]> 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097665 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097666 So excited to look at teaching and learning in multiple subject areas as interconnected and grounded in antiracist teaching and learning!]]> 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097666 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097668 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097668 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097669 Examining our units and content with an Anti-Racist lens to make sure that we are uncovering the genius within our black and brown students. Thinking about how we are amplifying their voices, their cultures and their genius! ]]> 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097669 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097670 Using the 4 pursuits to dive into identity is both meaningful to students and engages them in deeper level thinking/learning.]]> 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097670 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097673 We really need to put the success of our Black students as the priority, look for patterns in our own classrooms to inform our practice, and not "siphon off their power".

]]> 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097673 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097675 Problematizing your teaching practice, not making assumptions about students motivation, effort, etc. Be okay with being uncomfortable with the fact that YOU need to change something to be better for your black and brown students. ]]> 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097675 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097676

]]> 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097676 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097678 -We must "...analyze the assignments handed in, identifying ways in which their teaching reached—and didn’t reach—all of their students"
-"We read articles and books, and we attend workshops centered around black pedagogy."
-"Educators at every level must be willing to be uncomfortable in their struggle"]]> 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097678 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097679 Understand the needs of our students, motivating students, and providing them with carefully thought out, relevant curriculum]]> 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097679 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097681 hear, sees, and acknowledges all of their students including and especially their black and brown students. Not only do they acknowledge their capabilities as a student, but their development as an individual and works to build and fortify a relationship (both student and family) as another member of their support system. Its not all about what they learn, but it is about how they feel as a learner and thinker in the classroom, school, and community. A teacher's success is measured by student success.]]> 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097681 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097682 "It requires educators to view the success of black students as central to the success of their own teaching."]]> 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097682 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097683 Educators must analyze their own ability to reach Black students. Analyzing the behaviors of each individual student on each assignment/task/question/project/problem and noticing patterns in behavior, trends, student output, etc. in order to improve upon instruction, planning and most importantly - RELATIONSHIP BUILDING. ]]> 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097683 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097684 "Educators at every level must be willing to be uncomfortable in their struggle for black students, recognizing students’ power and feeding it by honoring their many contributions to our schools. Teachers need to insist on using their own power to consistently reveal and examine their practice, and seek input from black stakeholders; they must invite black parents to the table, listen to their concerns and ideas, and act on them."]]> 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097684 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097685 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097685 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097686 Take pride in reflecting on your practices so that you can continue to better support your black students and make them a priority. 

]]> 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097686 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097687 are willing to learn from others and change their approach

]]> 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097687 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097688 Reflecting on your own practices and taking responsibility]]> 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097688 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097690 "Teachers need to insist on using their own power to consistently reveal and examine their practice, and seek input from black stakeholders; they must invite black parents to the table, listen to their concerns and ideas, and act on them."]]> 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097690 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097692 Valuing student feedback 
Examining student work for trends 
Making a conscious choice to build relationships with students]]> 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097692 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097693 "This is a paradigm shift: Instead of only asking black students who are not doing well in class to start identifying with school, we also ask teachers whose black students are not doing well in their classes to start identifying with those students."]]> 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097693 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097697 reflect on their practice FIRST, examining and making changes to what they are doing rather than "problematizing" the child or a group of children.]]> 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097697 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097698 Holding yourself accountable for the grades that students receive instead of just the student. Noticing any changes that may happen with you students whether good or bad and working to support or fix those changes. POC students are great students, we just have to work to show them.

]]> 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097698 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097700 Understanding that these students want to work and being their knowledge to the classroom. They just need an extra push and to know that someone is in their corner. We as teachers need to help these students.]]> 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097700 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097701 "This is a paradigm shift: Instead of only asking black students who are not doing well in class to start identifying with school, we also ask teachers whose black students are not doing well in their classes to start identifying with those students." ]]> 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097701 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097702 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097702 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097703 sees the biases of curriculum, addresses it, and changes it to make sure that all students have an access point, can get to the bar and through the bar. They think of whose voices will be participating in the discussions and work to ensure that all voices can contribute. They don't hide behind what content can easily be taught, but pushes to make difficult content age appropriate and utilizes the skills student needs to be an active learner and thinker in our world]]> 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097703 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097704 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097704 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097705 Abolitionist teaching is critiquing and dismantling the educational systems and structures that have created inequities with the goal of fully recognizing everyones humanity. ]]> 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097705 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097707  is not reforming or reimagining

]]> 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097707 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097708 Being an abolitionist teacher means dismantling white centered curriculum and turning it into constant opportunities for students to learn about their culture and the cultures of others. It means completely doing away with punitive discipline. It means actually deeply learning about our students and doing away with the thought that they need to fit a certain standard. ]]> 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097708 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097709 means to be willing to reconstruct the curriculum and entire educational experience a child has from the inside out, to ensure it centers the student and community at its heart. It means taking the time to learn and read and get to know people and stories that are different from your own to build a level of compassion and understanding within yourself. It is teaching kids how to critically consume and explore and then contribute to their world in a way that strives for justice - using all they have learned and practiced and experienced in school as a model.]]> 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097709 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097710 Fighting to make sure ALL students needs are met and they are able to thrive within their schools and within society by challenging the structures that have been put in place]]> 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097710 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097711 - Meeting the needs of your community, and embracing the whole child
- illuminating and highlighting the rich contributions and perspectives of various genders, races, cultures, and sexualities
- Highlighting inequalities in the world and teaching students to discuss, analyze, and advocate for change ]]> 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097711 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097712 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097712 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097713 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097713 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097715 To be a teacher willing to take risks in order to help your students see the beauty in themselves. To teach for the betterment of your students and to empower your students. ]]> 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097715 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097717 What does it mean to be an abolitionist teacher? 
Erasing the idea that there is an “average” student. ]]> 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097717 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097718 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097718 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097719 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097719 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097720 Abolitionist teaching is questioning curriculum and what are are "told' to put in front of students. Actively thinking about we are involving students in teaching and learning so they can connect to the teaching and learning. ]]> 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097720 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097721 "a mighty force for good"- in order for students to be empowered to be change agents they have to understand where and and how inequities live and the be engaged in a meaningful process to dismantle and rebuild.  This has to be intentionally woven into the fabric of teaching and learning- the content

]]> 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097721 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097722 Taking risks, discussing racism, being anti-racist, disbanding the systems and structures within the school community that contribute to racist practices. Redoing curriculum and practices completely. ]]> 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097722 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097724 Part of the meaning for me involves holding others in my community accountable to this work regardless of their position because we have to be able to reflect and improve on our practices as a WHOLE.]]> 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097724 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097725 Constantly challenge the status quo ]]> 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097725 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097726 Our vision aligns by connecting rigorous work to the community. We are working to connect our students to the people and places around them while validating and educating them on the people and places outside of our physical community. I think we also work to recognize and empower the idea that community doesn't just mean your neighborhood. We are constantly working to give students a strong learning experience that meets them exactly where they need to be met and pushes them then further. ]]> 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097726 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097727 Dismantle white-centric curriculum and restructure it so students f]]> 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097727 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097728 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097728 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097729 we are creating the space to do the brave, challenging work of reconstructing school to be better...to be just. It's more than just naming that there is a disparity within the scores. It's doing the work that changes the scores and outcomes for ALL kids.]]> 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097729 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097730 Building students up to be productive, knowledgeable members of their community ]]> 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097730 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097731 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097731 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097732 - No more being neutral; we must be expressly and overtly anti-racist and committed to justice]]> 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097732 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097735 Through our new core values, teaching students to critically consume, and Take Agency projects]]> 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097735 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097736 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097736 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097737 Doing the work; agency projects and how they connect to the greater good of the community, using the 7 forms of bias tool to question our curriculum and UBD's. Knowing that this doesn't END ... it is something we will always name, do, work toward and work at. ]]> 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097737 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097738 with this concept by the way in which we collaborate, question, and push for more. In the way that we include students in the active participation in our community including community challenges. ]]> 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097738 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097740 Working with family as partners because students are a part of larger communities. Education doesn't just liberate students. It liberates families+communities.]]> 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097740 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097741 Mendell families are in this WITH us. We have to be intentional about elevating voices and partnering with them as authentic co teachers.

]]> 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097741 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097743 being uncomfortable in the necessary conversations and reflecting on your role, your actions, and not being afraid to call out peers. ]]> 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097743 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097744 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097744 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097745 Abolitionist teaching isn't just something we put into our lessons or our SEL block, it is everything that do, say, provide our students with, our interactions with colleagues, our interaction with the community. ]]> 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097745 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097746 Recognizing, embracing and empowering students for who they are and how they feel and working with them in partnership to support their growth and development of this in a way which doesn't force them to "act white" to fit the structures have existed

]]> 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097746 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097748 just good teaching. It is getting to know and understand the students, families and communities you work with and within to better serve them. It is partnering with families and students to co-construct a meaningful and comprehensive educational experience.]]> 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097748 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097749 Each day we have transitioned a bit more from the macro to the micro when thinking about abolitionist teaching. This morning's session on SEL was so powerful because I often bucket SEL, but it needs to be a lens through which I view this work and a tool to connect with families and students. ]]> 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097749 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097750 Puts SOC and an anti racist lense at the center of our planning and instruction. Equity over Equality ]]> 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097750 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097751 An abolitionist teacher thinks critically about all aspects of school and how systems and individuals perpetuate white supremacy. They value impact over intent. They value getting to know their students as people and learners]]> 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097751 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097752 Ongoing learning and reflection

]]> 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097752 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097753 An abolitionist teacher is committed to UNLEARNING polices, practices, beliefs and structures steeped in white supremacy. That is hard work. But it is essential. Our kids are counting on us to be learners so we can provide them with the tools to be successful AND change agents in the world

]]> 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097753 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097755 Working with families, colleagues and leaders to help shift the way we think and move. Even the smallest most insignificant gesture can either help a student not only survive but thrive ]]> 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097755 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097756 An abolitionist teacher is constantly reflecting, learning, and collaborating with school staff, parents, and students in order to identify/meet student needs and advocate for the community]]> 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097756 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097757 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097757 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097759 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097759 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097761 Being willing and open to start from the beginning again for you students. It is building a great relationship with your students and letting them know you care. It is stop trying to work within the system especially if it hurts your students of color. ]]> 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097761 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097763 TACA 8 applies to us in becoming antiracist educators: "8- A school has a culture of achievement if the message that all students can be achievers and do high level work includes an acknowledgment that achievement will often occur in the midst of setbacks, failures, detours, hardships, and doubts."

Setbacks and failures help us grow.]]> 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097763 octaviatnixon https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097765 2020-10-04 18:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/octaviatnixon/wb3bp6yy6b70q1bl/wish/801097765