Why Are We Here? by Colleen Q. Connolly https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5 After thinking through some current events in and around our community, take a moment to reflect on and respond to each of the 3 questions below. Note: All posts are anonymous unless you choose to type your name. en-us 2020-08-19 00:44:16 UTC 2020-08-27 19:43:20 UTC hello@padlet.com chszyperski https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701177513 I feel incredibly responsible for getting this right. As it was stated earlier, our kids spend the majority of their time with us and it is absolutely necessary that we set the example for our students.]]> 2020-08-26 20:28:55 UTC https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701177513 It means... https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701177709 ...people are starting to recognize how POC have been feeling about issues surrounding to race.]]> 2020-08-26 20:29:00 UTC https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701177709 daparker4 https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701177817 I feel responsible for teaching history as it happened, not how others who wrote history 'wanted' us to know. ]]> 2020-08-26 20:29:03 UTC https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701177817 https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701177819 It means that we have the responsibility to not ignore these events, but to take the opportunity to try to make that change with the voice that we are given!

]]> 2020-08-26 20:29:03 UTC https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701177819 This will give our students a chance to really understand our history and how horrible we have been to POC. We are often taught to sugar coat hard parts of VA Studies instead of having courageous conversations with our students about our past. https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701177846 2020-08-26 20:29:04 UTC https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701177846 It means that I need to educate myself and be actively trying to play a role in my community. I need to have uncomfortable conversation with family and friends. https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701178071 2020-08-26 20:29:10 UTC https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701178071 missymoore1 https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701178214 It means that I need to utilize my inherent privilege to help affect change!]]> 2020-08-26 20:29:14 UTC https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701178214 I am passionate about helping others to see the world from the viewpoints of others. It's time for everyone to explore their personal biases. https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701178293 2020-08-26 20:29:16 UTC https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701178293 https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701178305 Our students want to talk about these topics and need an outlet to question and process these sensitive topics.

]]> 2020-08-26 20:29:16 UTC https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701178305 https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701178355 Students need a safe space to process all of the events

]]> 2020-08-26 20:29:18 UTC https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701178355 This means... hannahgarrett3_1 https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701178379 Our students are seeing this in their everyday life and are now able to have REAL conversations about it during school

]]> 2020-08-26 20:29:18 UTC https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701178379 It means that our community is being physically destroyed https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701178396 2020-08-26 20:29:19 UTC https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701178396 Lee Anne Mulligan https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701178527 To me it is an extension of how I live my life, raised my daughter, and have a very diverse group of friends]]> 2020-08-26 20:29:23 UTC https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701178527 https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701178858 As a teacher who is Latinx, I feel it is my responsibility to make teaching relatable and honest for all students. ]]> 2020-08-26 20:29:29 UTC https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701178858 https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701178892 It is deeply disturbing and seems out of touch...I can't imagine how educated educators would ever conduct themselves in these ways...]]> 2020-08-26 20:29:29 UTC https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701178892 Community https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701179131 As a community member it means being aware of my unconscious bias and educating myself so that I can have conversations and support making a change so things do change. ]]> 2020-08-26 20:29:37 UTC https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701179131 elharris https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701179165 I think student awareness and involvement in these conversations (and seeing them so clearly in our own community) will allow us to more easily open up dialogue to conversations that might be difficult. ]]> 2020-08-26 20:29:38 UTC https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701179165 emcmillen1 https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701179221 Waking up everyday in a nation, in a community, where monuments, street names, school names, and more are named for people who oppressed others, and who believed that their well-being is greater than others... as a student or child in that world- you must have adults who are fighting for you, your voice 

]]> 2020-08-26 20:29:39 UTC https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701179221 https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701179236 I want to be there for my students and support them through trauma and hardships. I hope this dialogue can help me be there for my students.]]> 2020-08-26 20:29:39 UTC https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701179236 Change my lens. https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701179343 2020-08-26 20:29:43 UTC https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701179343 https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701179363 It is my responsibility to teach an honest history

]]> 2020-08-26 20:29:43 UTC https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701179363 Do Better jlcapano1_1 https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701179372 I need to do better.  I need to learn and have brave conversations and make a greater effort.]]> 2020-08-26 20:29:44 UTC https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701179372 LaShanda Melendez lcmelendez https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701179461 For me, knowing that there is support for teaching hard history is important. I feel that I can really bring the curriculum to life.

]]> 2020-08-26 20:29:46 UTC https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701179461 This makes me so sad. As an educator those of us that are here care and want to do the best we can for the kids. But it always seems that those that really need to be involved in something like this, they are not here. https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701179701 2020-08-26 20:29:53 UTC https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701179701 https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701179881 In the past students have felt helpless to report anything regarding race because they feel like no one cares. This means that they will now have a voice and a friend to help them understand.]]> 2020-08-26 20:29:58 UTC https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701179881 https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701179923 I need to be more aware of my biases and make an effort to change.]]> 2020-08-26 20:29:59 UTC https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701179923 https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701179940 Our students may not have conversations at home and if they are ]]> 2020-08-26 20:30:00 UTC https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701179940 https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701180009 To educate myself about my current lens and how to change my lens. 

]]> 2020-08-26 20:30:02 UTC https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701180009 missymoore1 https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701180118 I need to continue to have brave conversations with my students, and ensure they feel safe in my classroom!]]> 2020-08-26 20:30:05 UTC https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701180118 feel like an ignored topic is finally coming to light https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701180357 2020-08-26 20:30:12 UTC https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701180357 I want to educate and teach the hard history in the right way without falling into any unintentional biases. https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701180386 2020-08-26 20:30:13 UTC https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701180386 daparker4 https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701180391 I need to be comfortable with having these uncomfortable conversations. As a white teacher I need to show them that it's ok to talk about these issues. ]]> 2020-08-26 20:30:13 UTC https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701180391 I need... hannahgarrett3_1 https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701180589 to grow myself.. 
to grow my thinking..
to grow my actions and give myself grace.]]> 2020-08-26 20:30:19 UTC https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701180589 https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701180597 Although it can be uncomfortable at times, I know I need to be open and honest with my students and coworkers. ]]> 2020-08-26 20:30:20 UTC https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701180597 https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701180683 This session can help me have more of an open mind as a citizen]]> 2020-08-26 20:30:22 UTC https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701180683 It means.... https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701180692 .... HCPS is starting recognizing that POC have been negatively affected by adults that were responsible for empowering them ]]> 2020-08-26 20:30:22 UTC https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701180692 https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701180722 They are thinking about these things as much as we are, so we need to help them navigate this time in our community.]]> 2020-08-26 20:30:23 UTC https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701180722 https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701180740 It is our job to start the conversation and allow our students to ask questions. I need to learn more and I constantly am to be as well-rounded as I can for my students.]]> 2020-08-26 20:30:24 UTC https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701180740 I'm a listener and a learner https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701181037 2020-08-26 20:30:32 UTC https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701181037 Be inclusive in the conversation https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701181109 2020-08-26 20:30:34 UTC https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701181109 chszyperski https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701181205 As teachers, we shouldn't sugar coat the facts. There are so many things I didn't know about history until I was an adult. We have to fix it. ]]> 2020-08-26 20:30:37 UTC https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701181205 Lee Anne Mulligan https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701181445 I have always taught the SOLs, but I have ALWAYS given them the history behind that history. It's about time we rewrote the history books.]]> 2020-08-26 20:30:44 UTC https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701181445 students deserve the truth even if the conversation is uncomfortable for the adults in the room https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701181461 2020-08-26 20:30:44 UTC https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701181461 Inclusive jlcapano1_1 https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701181542 It means they deserve to feel represented, respected, supported. They are aware of what's happening in the world and that needs to be reflected in schools!]]> 2020-08-26 20:30:46 UTC https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701181542 You seem to be implying that we have been less than honest with students in the past. https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701181616

]]> 2020-08-26 20:30:48 UTC https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701181616 https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701181693 Conversations are IMPORTANT. ]]> 2020-08-26 20:30:50 UTC https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701181693 I believe that making sure that teaching students our shared history gives an understanding of where we are. lcmelendez https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701181829 2020-08-26 20:30:54 UTC https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701181829 https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701181837 It means that I need to make my students feel comfortable coming to me when they need to share something that makes them uncomfortable. ]]> 2020-08-26 20:30:54 UTC https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701181837 https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701181902 worried we are the ones willing to explore and that others wont hear us]]> 2020-08-26 20:30:56 UTC https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701181902 missymoore1 https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701182251 They need to feel heard]]> 2020-08-26 20:31:06 UTC https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701182251 https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701182385 They need a safe place to be able to talk about what's going on. ]]> 2020-08-26 20:31:10 UTC https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701182385 Educator https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701183140 When I began my career i was encouraged to be uncomfortable in my conversations. The most learning comes when we step out of our comfort zones and I need to do that for myself so I can teach my students how to as well.]]> 2020-08-26 20:31:31 UTC https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701183140 LaShanda Melendez lcmelendez https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701183260 I think students can gain an understanding that we all are part of the American tapestry. Our history is complicated, but human beings are complicated. 

]]> 2020-08-26 20:31:34 UTC https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701183260 daparker4 https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701183448 This year is more important than ever to Maslow before Bloom. ]]> 2020-08-26 20:31:39 UTC https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701183448 a https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701183624 a safe place to earn

]]> 2020-08-26 20:31:44 UTC https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701183624 emcmillen1 https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701183702 To teach history in a real way, not a whitewashed way, not a way that makes someone feel good 

]]> 2020-08-26 20:31:47 UTC https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701183702 Lee Anne Mulligan https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701184101 It means that they will feel a part of our classroom and feel free to share things about themselves without fear of a negative response.]]> 2020-08-26 20:31:58 UTC https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701184101 https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701184250 Part of the reasons things have never changed is because no one was willing to have the hard conversations that we are having today. These conversations will bring change.]]> 2020-08-26 20:32:02 UTC https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701184250 https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701184267 Students will begin to hear the NAKED truth about the history of our country without apology ]]> 2020-08-26 20:32:03 UTC https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701184267 they can see themselves in history https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701184934 2020-08-26 20:32:24 UTC https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701184934 emcmillen1 https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701185056 Finding your voice- and urging others too...neighbors, family members, community members... 

]]> 2020-08-26 20:32:27 UTC https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701185056 https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701185440 My black sons go to HCPS and I hope their teacher will be a part of this

]]> 2020-08-26 20:32:38 UTC https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701185440 you cant rewrite history https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701185874 2020-08-26 20:32:52 UTC https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701185874 https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701186028 To teach beyond the SOL]]> 2020-08-26 20:32:56 UTC https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701186028 https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701186259 Have difficult conversations

]]> 2020-08-26 20:33:04 UTC https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701186259 Our curriculum says plantation owners NEEDED slaves. I have students cross through that word and write: WANTED. mwwilhelm https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701186286 2020-08-26 20:33:05 UTC https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701186286 I can't change history, but I can get comfortable with being uncomfortable and respect the feelings of others. https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701187233 2020-08-26 20:33:27 UTC https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/701187233 https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/703665000 Reflect on my own biases, hold myself accountable...challenge others to do the same

]]> 2020-08-27 19:41:11 UTC https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/703665000 https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/703666788 Examine how I have difficult conversations with my students, reflect on the curriculum

]]> 2020-08-27 19:41:51 UTC https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/703666788 https://padlet.com/cqconnolly/x1suegcrlrgfocn5/wish/703669229 Think critically about information they are given...challenge narratives

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