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robinhosemann - Moderator Sep 12 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Good evening, #RuralEdChat Kicking things off here but our hearts are with those impacted by hurricanes & disasters tonight.

robinhosemann - Moderator Sep 12 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Listening to stories of survival, resilience & picking up the pieces on the #HandinHand broadcast #ruraledchat

ashleywilson715 Sep 12 @ 8:32 PM EDT

I'm enjoying the #handinhand benefit show as I join in my first ever #Tweetchat this evening. #ruraledchat

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blambson Sep 12 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Thanks for the invite to comoderate tonight @robinhosemann and we all hope everyone is safe and warm tonight! #RuralEdChat #arizonaisboring

SHuggins67 Sep 12 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Cuts from files are much more brutal than mere paper cuts. And then there is the whole swimming in paper and files thing. Ugh. #RuralEdChat

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robinhosemann - Moderator Sep 12 @ 8:33 PM EDT

So many still w/o power, including the founder of #ruraledchat @TG_Neil & her family in FL. Sending our love & energy for the road ahead.

robinhosemann - Moderator Sep 12 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Let us know where you are joining from tonight. We welcome @blambson from AZ to co-moderate tonight's #ruraledchat

blambson Sep 12 @ 8:34 PM EDT

and here I am thinking digital files.. I need to rethink my life. #RuralEdChat

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ashleywilson715 Sep 12 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Joining from Kitts Hill, OH tonight. #ruraledchat

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robinhosemann - Moderator Sep 12 @ 8:34 PM EDT

WELCOME, Ashley! We love new voices here. Thank you for joining #ruraledchat

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ashleywilson715 Sep 12 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Thank you! I'm excited to join in! #ruraledchat

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bivey Sep 12 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Adding mine. #RuralEdChat

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SJ_Grubb Sep 12 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Joining from Pippa Passes, KY tonight! #RuralEdChat

blambson Sep 12 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Question one is coming soon, introduce yourself and tell us where you are from! we are a huge collective community! #RuralEdChat

robinhosemann - Moderator Sep 12 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Hi Bill. Thank you for joining us. #RuralEdChat

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bivey Sep 12 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Joining in from a Starbucks in Northampton, Mass., near my home town of Shelburne Falls. #RuralEdChat

try_rebooting Sep 12 @ 8:36 PM EDT

I'm Matt, in Seattle, and remote volunteer teach at a rural school in central WA. Always enjoy insights from the pros here at #ruraledchat !

blambson Sep 12 @ 8:36 PM EDT

Thanks for joining! #RuralEdChat

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robinhosemann - Moderator Sep 12 @ 8:36 PM EDT

Thanks so much for joining us for tonight's #ruraledchat. Are you getting the storms from the waning Irma there?

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blambson Sep 12 @ 8:37 PM EDT

Awesome! Thanks for joining! #RuralEdChat

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SHuggins67 Sep 12 @ 8:37 PM EDT

NoCal. Want in no way/shape/form 2 takeaway from FL, TX et al , but I'd like 2 mark the 2-year anniversary of the #ValleyFire. #RuralEdChat

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ajonesmesd Sep 12 @ 8:37 PM EDT

Alison from Gridley, Northern California #RuralEdChat

robinhosemann - Moderator Sep 12 @ 8:37 PM EDT

Hey Matt! Too kind. We appreciate crowd-sourcing the wisdom and challenging each other here. #RuralEdChat

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ashleywilson715 Sep 12 @ 8:37 PM EDT

I'm a (brand new) substitute teacher in OH after 4.5 years in int'l higher ed marketing. Back in school for my MLIS/MEd. #ruraledchat

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robinhosemann - Moderator Sep 12 @ 8:37 PM EDT

Welcome, Alison! Thank you for being here for #RuralEdChat

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blambson Sep 12 @ 8:37 PM EDT

Love to have you! #RuralEdChat

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SHuggins67 Sep 12 @ 8:38 PM EDT

Ahhh, Starbucks. I miss that. #citygirlgonecountry #RuralEdChat

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bivey Sep 12 @ 8:38 PM EDT

It's not about hierarchy, it's about need. Sending you all love and energy too. And other spots around the world. #RuralEdChat

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robinhosemann - Moderator Sep 12 @ 8:39 PM EDT

We are talking about diversity and inclusion tonight in our rural learning communities. Be sure to tag your tweets #RuralEdChat

bivey Sep 12 @ 8:39 PM EDT

Here in the Pioneer Valley, my home town of 1900 gives me the good rural life, yet we're still near the Five Colleges. :-) #RuralEdChat

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blambson Sep 12 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Q1: How are your schools acknowledging and addressing the cultural diversity in your area? #RuralEdChat

SHuggins67 Sep 12 @ 8:40 PM EDT

No, go digital! Save the trees! Kill the pixels! #RuralEdChat

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robinhosemann - Moderator Sep 12 @ 8:40 PM EDT

It's pretty great to have the academic and research richness around to connect with. Very cool. #RuralEdChat

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bivey Sep 12 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Perpetually and vitally important topic. Looking forward to digging deep. #RuralEdChat

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blambson Sep 12 @ 8:41 PM EDT

That sounds like a sweet setup #RuralEdChat

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SHuggins67 Sep 12 @ 8:41 PM EDT

There's some inclusion for ya, right there. Thanks, Bill. ;-) #RuralEdChat

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ashleywilson715 Sep 12 @ 8:41 PM EDT

I love this topic - my own K-12 life was in a small rural school and working in international education was life-changing #ruraledchat

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robinhosemann - Moderator Sep 12 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A conversation we can and must return to regularly. #RuralEdChat

bivey Sep 12 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Perpetually and vitally important topic. Looking forward to digging deep. #RuralEdChat
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bivey Sep 12 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A1 A slightly complicated question for me right off! We are an independent girls day/boarding school. (...) #RuralEdChat

bivey Sep 12 @ 8:43 PM EDT

(...) So while our region is heavily white and working-middle class, our school is 35% international, 50% kids of colour, (...) #RuralEdChat

SHuggins67 Sep 12 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A1: We're fortunate to have active, present, & contributing Latino & Tribal communities here. #partnership #RuralEdChat

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robinhosemann - Moderator Sep 12 @ 8:44 PM EDT

A1 Our district hosted LGBTQ community & youth group @ back to school open house. Pretty great to hear it being hosted there. #RuralEdChat

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bivey Sep 12 @ 8:45 PM EDT

(...) wide range of socio-economic status, etc. etc. etc. Yet our faculty is predominantly white, though w/some LGBT diversity. #RuralEdChat

robinhosemann - Moderator Sep 12 @ 8:45 PM EDT

Do feel free to let us know more about your own community and your experiences in this #ruraledchat Our Qs are just guides.

blambson Sep 12 @ 8:46 PM EDT

Wow, thanks @bivey very concise answer. #RuralEdChat

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bivey Sep 12 @ 8:47 PM EDT

I love it to pieces. Plus, I grew up in Amherst and have lived in the Valley 49 years now. So very lucky. #RuralEdChat

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LitProfSuz Sep 12 @ 8:48 PM EDT

Suzanne, Kansas, listening to learn #ruraledchat

SJ_Grubb Sep 12 @ 8:48 PM EDT

A1) Teaching the course this semester-digging into representations of Appalachia now!#ruraledchat

robinhosemann - Moderator Sep 12 @ 8:48 PM EDT

Here's some stats from the recent #WhyRuralMatters report by the Rural Ed Trust #ruraledchat

try_rebooting Sep 12 @ 8:49 PM EDT

A1 We struggle with this some - teaching staff is majority white, student population overwhelmingly latina/o. Wish #RuralEdChat

robinhosemann - Moderator Sep 12 @ 8:49 PM EDT

Wow. How's that going? Have you connected with the @Rural_Schools place-based learning connections? #RuralEdChat

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bivey Sep 12 @ 8:49 PM EDT

Community Alliance includes a Student Head, faculty advisor, & student heads of GSA, Students of Colour, International Club. #RuralEdChat

SJ_Grubb Sep 12 @ 8:49 PM EDT

Trying to acknowledge diversity that exists, while looking beyond ourselves. We aren't homogeneous!#ruraledchat

SHuggins67 Sep 12 @ 8:50 PM EDT

#familynight #ruraledchat #awesomeprincipal

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ashleywilson715 Sep 12 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A1: My school/area unfortunately does not have a great deal of cultural diversity. Would love to see more in our school. #ruraledchat

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bivey Sep 12 @ 8:51 PM EDT

There's also the "hidden" diversity - closeted LGBTQ+ kids, multiracial kids, kids w/invisible disabilities... #RuralEdChat

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SJ_Grubb Sep 12 @ 8:51 PM EDT

#RuralEdChat Very carefully and intentionally? I have students help develop the syllabus.

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robinhosemann - Moderator Sep 12 @ 8:52 PM EDT

Right.There can b a sense in #ruraled, rural communities that diversity doesn't exist. Interrogating that is hugely beneficial. #RuralEdChat

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blambson Sep 12 @ 8:52 PM EDT

what are your demographics? #RuralEdChat

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Rural_Schools Sep 12 @ 8:52 PM EDT

we would love to share your story! #RuralEdChat

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try_rebooting Sep 12 @ 8:53 PM EDT

On a positive note, one of my fellow volunteers is gay, and talks about leading LGBT orgs. Opens convo for students wonderfully #RuralEdChat

blambson Sep 12 @ 8:53 PM EDT

that is a perfect example! #RuralEdChat

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robinhosemann - Moderator Sep 12 @ 8:54 PM EDT

Extremely important that we understand how diverse indeed we are and how inclusive we can be. #ruraledchat

bivey Sep 12 @ 8:51 PM EDT

There's also the "hidden" diversity - closeted LGBTQ+ kids, multiracial kids, kids w/invisible disabilities... #RuralEdChat
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SHuggins67 Sep 12 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Yay! \0/ Thank you. #ruraledchat

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bivey Sep 12 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Yes, that visibility is so important. It may open up closet doors for some, and also gives allies a chance to actively support. #RuralEdChat

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bivey Sep 12 @ 8:56 PM EDT

This is one reason I love teaching Humanities. Books can bring diversity into the classroom, help lay groundwork for inclusion. #RuralEdChat

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SHuggins67 Sep 12 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Wehavea terrific, highly motivated/organized new principal promoted from teaching energizing our program & getting things done. #ruraledchat

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robinhosemann - Moderator Sep 12 @ 8:56 PM EDT

I'm curious about how oppressive practices of ignoring/excluding/denying hidden diversity leads to flight from rural areas. #ruraledchat

ashleywilson715 Sep 12 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Census for county 7/2016 shows 95.6% white. Our district is likely among the least diverse in the county. #ruraledchat

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robinhosemann - Moderator Sep 12 @ 8:58 PM EDT

I don't think we can talk retaining talent &workforce&amazingness in rural communities unless we address exclusionary practices #RuralEdChat

try_rebooting Sep 12 @ 8:58 PM EDT

I'd love to know if there is data. I have friends from rural areas who aren't out to their families, and "escaped" to cities #RuralEdChat

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SHuggins67 Sep 12 @ 8:58 PM EDT

I've seen less evidence of flight & more evidence of toxic growth from untreated resentments. #ruraledchat

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bivey Sep 12 @ 8:59 PM EDT

My home town and the regional district are pretty similar. Down here in Northampton, there's greater racial diversity. #RuralEdChat

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SHuggins67 Sep 12 @ 8:59 PM EDT

But then I teach elementary, I think flight would be more noticeable at the high school level. #RuralEdChat

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SJ_Grubb Sep 12 @ 9:00 PM EDT

I lived in the same state as George Wood-and started my research at place. Important!#RuralEdChat

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blambson Sep 12 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Our district has actually become one that people are fleeing to due to our inclusiveness. #RuralEdChat It takes awareness and work

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Rural_Schools Sep 12 @ 9:00 PM EDT

You can join #RuralEdChat now!

SHuggins67 Sep 12 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Wow. That's quite a stat. Interesting. #RuralEdChat

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bivey Sep 12 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Good question. I don't know stats; anecdotally I know of a trans person in OK who was isolated to the point of being suicidal. #RuralEdChat

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try_rebooting Sep 12 @ 9:01 PM EDT

They have no interest in staying and building their hometowns. Mostly just fear and resentment. #RuralEdChat

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robinhosemann - Moderator Sep 12 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Q2 If your community seems predominantly white, homogenous, mid class what efforts are being made to decenter dominant culture? #ruraledchat

ashleywilson715 Sep 12 @ 9:01 PM EDT

We're in the OH-KY-WV tristate. Cities in KY/WV are more diverse, but still nothing like a major city. #ruraledchat

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robinhosemann - Moderator Sep 12 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Do you think this has to do w/ experiences in schools in terms of dominant cultures/cultures of power vs cultures of inclusion? #ruraledchat

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SHuggins67 Sep 12 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Heartbreaking. Do you remember the @ItGetsBetter campaign? #RuralEdChat

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robinhosemann - Moderator Sep 12 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Can you say more about this, Barry? #RuralEdChat

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robinhosemann - Moderator Sep 12 @ 9:03 PM EDT

How do we push back against this? #RuralEdChat

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ashleywilson715 Sep 12 @ 9:04 PM EDT

In my former job, I once brought 3 international students to speak to HS students there. Great experience for both sides! #ruraledchat

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try_rebooting Sep 12 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Hmm. That's tough. I think, at least, schools can be places where tolerance is preached, even if home isn't. #RuralEdChat

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bivey Sep 12 @ 9:05 PM EDT

I do! Public support can certainly help. #RuralEdChat

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blambson Sep 12 @ 9:05 PM EDT

We are centrally located near the Navajo Reservation and our district makes efforts to celebrate the culture. #RuralEdChat

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robinhosemann - Moderator Sep 12 @ 9:05 PM EDT

A1 In my recent work as a school library media specialist, I examined the collection for diversity of voices. #ruraledchat

Rural_Schools Sep 12 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A2 #RuralEdChat Village of Cambridge, WI starting #sustainable #agriculture secondary school with goal of recruiting diverse students

try_rebooting Sep 12 @ 9:06 PM EDT

I see a weird dichotomy sometimes of rural schools building awesome community with some minority kids and not others #RuralEdChat

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bivey Sep 12 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A2 Well, for one thing, this powerful speech on white supremacy was given at our Convocation. https://t.co/oDK2mC8UlW #RuralEdChat

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SHuggins67 Sep 12 @ 9:06 PM EDT

I pick mybattles. Some R so fargone & frankly committed 2 & indulging in negativity. Some want a hand2pull them in. So I pull. #ruraledchat

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blambson Sep 12 @ 9:06 PM EDT

what did you find? #RuralEdChat

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robinhosemann - Moderator Sep 12 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Duh. That was an A2 to the Q2 I posed... I dedicated book talks to writers of color, non-dominant identities. #ruraledchat

robinhosemann - Moderator Sep 12 @ 9:05 PM EDT

A1 In my recent work as a school library media specialist, I examined the collection for diversity of voices. #ruraledchat

bivey Sep 12 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Awesome. Our librarian is also really supportive of creating a truly diverse collection. What a positive difference it makes! #RuralEdChat

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ashleywilson715 Sep 12 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A2: I attended there (c/o '07) but have only been subbing a few weeks,not up-to-date on all initiatives yet. Hope to be soon. #ruraledchat

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SHuggins67 Sep 12 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Sometimes it's a matter of wadingin&getting 2 the bottom of miscommunications. Sometimes it's a matter of movement by degrees. #ruraledchat

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blambson Sep 12 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A2 Also, not having a "here to save" mentality vs. a "here to educate" helps. Equality cuts across the board. #RuralEdChat

bivey Sep 12 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A2 I think, too, we're increasingly building a culture of commitment to diversity and growth, along with self-examination. #RuralEdChat

robinhosemann - Moderator Sep 12 @ 9:10 PM EDT

This is fantastic. Recommended reading for facing what needs to be faced in ourselves & our institutions. #RuralEdChat

bivey Sep 12 @ 9:06 PM EDT

A2 Well, for one thing, this powerful speech on white supremacy was given at our Convocation. https://t.co/oDK2mC8UlW #RuralEdChat
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SHuggins67 Sep 12 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Whoa!That's a politically charged bit of dynamite language for this climate - "decenter dominant culture."Braceyourselves, ;-) #RuralEdChat

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robinhosemann - Moderator Sep 12 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Goodness, I wish I could edit a tweet! "Here are some stats..." #RuralEdChat

blambson Sep 12 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Q3: What learning opportunities have you brought to your classroom based on the cultural diversity at your school? #RuralEdChat

bivey Sep 12 @ 9:11 PM EDT

It was an electrifying moment. And other speeches naturally built on it, like this student piece: https://t.co/a5J2rKJtyR #RuralEdChat

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robinhosemann - Moderator Sep 12 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Well if we aren't working toward this, are we being inclusive? Tough for sure, especially in small communities. #RuralEdChat

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SHuggins67 Sep 12 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Cool! I think it would B fun to do a virtual version on Google Hangouts or Skype w/students all over the globe. #onmylist #RuralEdChat

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SHuggins67 Sep 12 @ 9:13 PM EDT

What's a teacher's version of a bucket list? Pinterest? ;-) No reason this can't be fun. #RuralEdChat

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blambson Sep 12 @ 9:14 PM EDT

It's vital! Our Navajo kids have no context for a math question about how fast a subway travels! "Isn't that a restaurant?" #RuralEdChat

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bivey Sep 12 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Ayuh. And, as you seem to be implying, necessary. The concept does catch on, though. It's increasingly understood in my school. #RuralEdChat

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ashleywilson715 Sep 12 @ 9:14 PM EDT

My MIL is HS guidance counselor, we set it up. Great way to show students that others their same age leave their family (...) #ruraledchat

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SHuggins67 Sep 12 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Wehave PomoTribal here. They're AWESOME. Do SOMUCH. They contribute 2 the school & took in evacuees during the #ValleyFire #RuralEdChat

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ashleywilson715 Sep 12 @ 9:15 PM EDT

(...) and travel around the world for the education they have right here. Powerful stories from students. I recommend it! #ruraledchat

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robinhosemann - Moderator Sep 12 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Interrogating curricular materials is so essential. Who wrote this? For whom? How might other voices say/do differently? #RuralEdChat

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SHuggins67 Sep 12 @ 9:16 PM EDT

The tribal leader is also a country supervisor and a high school football coach. #RuralEdChat

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SJ_Grubb Sep 12 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Q3: Wrote a grant that focused on bldg a cult.resp. enrichment program. Ss and I do the work together. #RuralEdChat

blambson Sep 12 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Tell us more! #RuralEdChat

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ashleywilson715 Sep 12 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A3: No classroom of my own but future school librarian! I'd love to repeat bringing int'l students in to speak semi-regularly. #ruraledchat

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robinhosemann - Moderator Sep 12 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Q4 How have current events related to equality and human rights made it into your curriculum this year? #RuralEdChat

bivey Sep 12 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A3 In Humanities 7, kids design all units, choose individual questions for research/writing/presentations. Naturally happens. #RuralEdChat

SHuggins67 Sep 12 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Interrogating any content is so often so novel to so many and yet so vital to all. #RuralEdChat

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robinhosemann - Moderator Sep 12 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Awesome. It's such important work. Access and equity and diverse voices in the collections and programs are so important. #RuralEdChat

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bivey Sep 12 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A3 In Rock Bands, kids vote on songs. We've sung in English, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish... :-) #RuralEdChat

SJ_Grubb Sep 12 @ 9:20 PM EDT

No capes here! #RuralEdChat

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bivey Sep 12 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A4 This year? Other than social justice implicit in democratic classroom model, not much. Have had... seven days of class. #RuralEdChat

SHuggins67 Sep 12 @ 9:21 PM EDT

I'd love to hear more about the grant process itself some time. #RuralEdChat

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robinhosemann - Moderator Sep 12 @ 9:21 PM EDT

We have a similar situation here. Af-Am community settled in 1920s. Left by 1960s/70s. Why? #ruraledchat #algieshivers #roundbarns

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blambson Sep 12 @ 9:22 PM EDT

We've been in school since Aug 2! SO much has happened nation wide. So many opportunities. #RuralEdChat

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SJ_Grubb Sep 12 @ 9:22 PM EDT

#RuralEdChat Writing with undergrads-time consuming. Necessary skill out here!

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SHuggins67 Sep 12 @ 9:24 PM EDT

It's HUGE. A titanic task. Makes me appreciate @DonorsChoose aheckuvalot, but I'd like to do more. #RuralEdChat

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SJ_Grubb Sep 12 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A4) Building a safe class comm. to make respectful conversation possible...We are getting there.#RuralEdChat

bivey Sep 12 @ 9:25 PM EDT

As we talk, our student Head of Community Alliance is surveying kids about starting a newspaper. One idea is "LGBTQ+ column." #RuralEdChat

SHuggins67 Sep 12 @ 9:25 PM EDT

And yes, it does seem to be a skill or even a set of skills. Never mind the character required (determination, patience, etc.,) #RuralEdChat

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robinhosemann - Moderator Sep 12 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Slow and steady. Determined, right? Thank you for that work. #RuralEdChat

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SHuggins67 Sep 12 @ 9:26 PM EDT

August 2?! Good gravy! Why? #RuralEdChat

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blambson Sep 12 @ 9:26 PM EDT

We have been having some great discussion tonight, @robinhosemann pointed out "skimmiung the surface" continue the convo! #RuralEdChat

robinhosemann - Moderator Sep 12 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Def need to continue convo re: diversity in rural ed. Q that arises: has any staff dev/prof dev been given to it this year? #RuralEdChat

bivey Sep 12 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Ha! Here are the sets of skills I teach, including... 26 writing skills. :-) https://t.co/wx6JXhmoq1 #RuralEdChat

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amber9600 Sep 12 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Often times rural = white. We need to fight this narrative so rural Students of Color get the specific support they need. #RuralEdChat

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bivey Sep 12 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Yeah, that's huge. We generally do one formal diversity-related PD each year, plus faculty meeting time given over to it. #RuralEdChat

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robinhosemann - Moderator Sep 12 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Along those lines, how are you being challenged in efforts to decenter dominant cultures & open awareness, be inclusive, etc. #RuralEdChat

SJ_Grubb Sep 12 @ 9:29 PM EDT

#RuralEdChat And grantwriting brings up an interesting equity discussion in and of itself...

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