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edu_match - Moderator Nov 27 @ 6:00 PM EST

Welcome to #EduMatch! Tonight we have an impromptu episode on Community Strengthening. Video: https://t.co/ph8zfPDew1

edu_match - Moderator Nov 27 @ 6:01 PM EST

Q1. Please introduce yourself with your name, location, and role in education. #edumatch

leahkurtz2012 Nov 27 @ 6:02 PM EST

A1. Hi - I'm Leah Kurtz, north of Atlanta, GA, and I'm an Instructional Tech Coach. #edumatch

LemarrTreadwell Nov 27 @ 6:03 PM EST

Hi #edumatch. Lemarr Treadwell, Fresno CA. Elementary teacher.

MsFagin Nov 27 @ 6:03 PM EST

A1 Leslie from Griffin, GA. I am an instructional technology coach for secondary schools. #Edumatch

edu_match - Moderator Nov 27 @ 6:04 PM EST

Q2. How do you help students process current events, and help them feel safe? #edumatch

1misspatterson Nov 27 @ 6:04 PM EST

Kendall Patterson, Northeast Kansas, 2nd Grade teacher #edumatch

leahkurtz2012 Nov 27 @ 6:04 PM EST

Hi @sarahdateechur - never got invite to YouTube live. :( #edumatch

In reply to @sarahdateechur

edu_match - Moderator Nov 27 @ 6:05 PM EST

Thank you so much to everyone for joining us! Check out our video chat at https://t.co/ph8zfPDew1. #edumatch

LemarrTreadwell Nov 27 @ 6:05 PM EST

#Edumatch @MsFagin Hi Ms. Fagin.

In reply to @MsFagin

MsFagin Nov 27 @ 6:06 PM EST

A2 Sometimes we need to skip the planned lesson and listen to what they have to say. No judgement. Just listen. #edumatch

jpfrago Nov 27 @ 6:06 PM EST

Jim from VA 6th Grade SS & Sci #edumatch

MsFagin Nov 27 @ 6:07 PM EST

Hi! @LemarrTreadwell #edumatch

In reply to @LemarrTreadwell

Rdene915 Nov 27 @ 6:07 PM EST

#edumatch Agreed, we have to be receptive to their thoughts, supportive and help them to work through whatever they need.

In reply to @MsFagin

LemarrTreadwell Nov 27 @ 6:08 PM EST

#Edumatch Hi Jim.

In reply to @jpfrago

SandyPinedaGSU Nov 27 @ 6:08 PM EST

A1: Hello! My name is Sandy Pineda and I am a current student-teacher from Statesboro, Ga. #Edumatch

edu_match - Moderator Nov 27 @ 6:08 PM EST

Q3. What, if anything, is your school/district doing to connect with families and community members in light of current events? #edumatch

NicolRHoward Nov 27 @ 6:08 PM EST

"As educators, we need to know how to react quickly...be direct...refocus the group" #edumatch

MrSmall215 Nov 27 @ 6:09 PM EST

A2: Restorative Justice peacemaking circles!!!! #edumatch

edu_match - Moderator Nov 27 @ 6:04 PM EST

Q2. How do you help students process current events, and help them feel safe? #edumatch

LemarrTreadwell Nov 27 @ 6:09 PM EST

#EduMatch. Hi Sandy. Two chats for you today?

In reply to @SandyPinedaGSU

MsFagin Nov 27 @ 6:09 PM EST

That's a huge part of teaching them to process life. Teaching is more than sharing content knowledge. #edumatch

In reply to @Rdene915

OHara_HPS Nov 27 @ 6:10 PM EST

Hello, My name is Dennis. I am a superintendent on Long Island, NY. #edumatch

edu_match - Moderator Nov 27 @ 6:10 PM EST

Catch our panel discussing community strengthening now at https://t.co/ph8zfPDew1. #edumatch

jpfrago Nov 27 @ 6:12 PM EST

A3 Discussions in classrooms, assemblies & during remediation blocks. #edumatch

edu_match - Moderator Nov 27 @ 6:08 PM EST

Q3. What, if anything, is your school/district doing to connect with families and community members in light of current events? #edumatch

SandyPinedaGSU Nov 27 @ 6:12 PM EST

A2: One way to help students foster current events & help them feel safe is through listening & understanding w/o judgement. #edumatch

edu_match - Moderator Nov 27 @ 6:12 PM EST

Q4. What resources or strategies can you recommend to help to strengthen your community? #edumatch

LemarrTreadwell Nov 27 @ 6:12 PM EST

#Edumatch. Hi Superintendent O'Hara. What does your district provide Ts and Staff?

In reply to @OHara_HPS

edu_match - Moderator Nov 27 @ 6:12 PM EST

Thanks to everyone who is joining us! Sorry for the tech difficulties on the twitter side of things, but loving the discussion #EduMatch

OHara_HPS Nov 27 @ 6:13 PM EST

Being a good listener is important. Helping students know you as a person is a good relationship builder #edumatch

MrSmall215 Nov 27 @ 6:09 PM EST
A2: Restorative Justice peacemaking circles!!!! #edumatch
- edu_match - Moderator Nov 27 @ 6:04 PM EST
  
  Q2. How do you help students process current events, and help them feel safe? #edumatch

jpfrago Nov 27 @ 6:14 PM EST

Seek first to understand, then to be understood. #edumatch

OHara_HPS Nov 27 @ 6:13 PM EST
Being a good listener is important. Helping students know you as a person is a good relationship builder #edumatch
- MrSmall215 Nov 27 @ 6:09 PM EST
  
  A2: Restorative Justice peacemaking circles!!!! #edumatch
  
  edu_match - Moderator Nov 27 @ 6:04 PM EST
  
  Q2. How do you help students process current events, and help them feel safe? #edumatch

LemarrTreadwell Nov 27 @ 6:14 PM EST

A2. #edumatch. Our district/sites provide training for staff on Safe and Civil. Mentoring. Especially on Bullying.

MrSmall215 Nov 27 @ 6:14 PM EST

A3: Constant contact through social media, phone, letter, and over coffee #edumatch

edu_match - Moderator Nov 27 @ 6:08 PM EST

Q3. What, if anything, is your school/district doing to connect with families and community members in light of current events? #edumatch

HablaAhoraKH Nov 27 @ 6:15 PM EST

Couldn't agree more! #edumatch

In reply to @jpfrago

SandyPinedaGSU Nov 27 @ 6:15 PM EST

I agree! #edumatch

jpfrago Nov 27 @ 6:14 PM EST
Seek first to understand, then to be understood. #edumatch
- OHara_HPS Nov 27 @ 6:13 PM EST
  
  Being a good listener is important. Helping students know you as a person is a good relationship builder #edumatch
  
  MrSmall215 Nov 27 @ 6:09 PM EST
  
  A2: Restorative Justice peacemaking circles!!!! #edumatch
  
  edu_match - Moderator Nov 27 @ 6:04 PM EST
  
  Q2. How do you help students process current events, and help them feel safe? #edumatch

MsFagin Nov 27 @ 6:15 PM EST

A4 People use social media to say ugly things. We need to do a better job of training on dig cit. Ss follow the lead of parents. #edumatch

jpfrago Nov 27 @ 6:15 PM EST

A3 All possible channels. #edumatch

LemarrTreadwell Nov 27 @ 6:16 PM EST

@OHara_HPS #Edumatch Our MS offers this as well.

In reply to @OHara_HPS

OHara_HPS Nov 27 @ 6:13 PM EST
Being a good listener is important. Helping students know you as a person is a good relationship builder #edumatch
- MrSmall215 Nov 27 @ 6:09 PM EST
  
  A2: Restorative Justice peacemaking circles!!!! #edumatch
  
  edu_match - Moderator Nov 27 @ 6:04 PM EST
  
  Q2. How do you help students process current events, and help them feel safe? #edumatch

OHara_HPS Nov 27 @ 6:17 PM EST

A3: #edumatch Personally I am using Twitter to communicate pure & positive intentions. Helping the community to get to know me in new role.

MrSmall215 Nov 27 @ 6:14 PM EST
A3: Constant contact through social media, phone, letter, and over coffee #edumatch
- edu_match - Moderator Nov 27 @ 6:08 PM EST
  
  Q3. What, if anything, is your school/district doing to connect with families and community members in light of current events? #edumatch

LemarrTreadwell Nov 27 @ 6:17 PM EST

Hi Victor. #EduMatch

In reply to @MrSmall215

leahkurtz2012 Nov 27 @ 6:17 PM EST

Love seeing so many people on participating in this impromptu chat for #edumatch - building community is SO important!

leahkurtz2012 Nov 27 @ 6:19 PM EST

We have all known long loneliness and we have learned that the only solution is love and that love comes with community. (D Day) #edumatch

MrSmall215 Nov 27 @ 6:19 PM EST

A4: Restorative Justice circles... When you get people talking and listening they are about to build connections #edumatch

edu_match - Moderator Nov 27 @ 6:12 PM EST

Q4. What resources or strategies can you recommend to help to strengthen your community? #edumatch

SandyPinedaGSU Nov 27 @ 6:19 PM EST

A4: Give the community a safe, comfortable space to express themselves. #edumatch

HablaAhoraKH Nov 27 @ 6:19 PM EST

Personal parent phone calls are 1 of the most effective (and underutilized) ways of bridging the gap between families and schools. #edumatch

KatieJMcNamara Nov 27 @ 6:20 PM EST

A4 Take a chance to play games and build relationships with your parents #edumatch

LemarrTreadwell Nov 27 @ 6:21 PM EST

#edumatch Hi Knikki.

In reply to @HablaAhoraKH

LemarrTreadwell Nov 27 @ 6:21 PM EST

#Edumatch Hi Katie.

In reply to @KatieJMcNamara

LemarrTreadwell Nov 27 @ 6:22 PM EST

A4. I'm into Home visits. #edumatch

OHara_HPS Nov 27 @ 6:23 PM EST

A4: Be sure communication is respectful, honest & helpful. Do something everyday to help someone. Community will trust you. #Edumatch

KatieJMcNamara Nov 27 @ 6:27 PM EST

No one chooses to eat lunch alone. Reach out and lift up #edumatch

In reply to @leahkurtz2012

LemarrTreadwell Nov 27 @ 6:28 PM EST

A4. #edumatch District goal: Strengthen relationships, support families, improve children’s wellbeing. @fresnounified

In reply to @fresnounified

leahkurtz2012 Nov 27 @ 6:29 PM EST

Absolutely! Building #community is reaching out a hand. Not grand gestures, it's small ones that make ripples. #edumatch

In reply to @KatieJMcNamara

LemarrTreadwell Nov 27 @ 6:30 PM EST

#Edumatch My 4th grade classroom started Recess Buddies program this year.

In reply to @KatieJMcNamara, @leahkurtz2012

KatieJMcNamara Nov 27 @ 6:31 PM EST

Follow up with we are responsible for making our space amazing regardless of events. Imagine if everyone took on that charge. #edumatch

edu_match - Moderator Nov 27 @ 6:04 PM EST

Q2. How do you help students process current events, and help them feel safe? #edumatch

leahkurtz2012 Nov 27 @ 6:33 PM EST

I ❤❤❤ this concept. This is #change that impacts lives. #edumatch

In reply to @LemarrTreadwell, @KatieJMcNamara

leahkurtz2012 Nov 27 @ 6:34 PM EST

Hello! Great points tonight! Looking forward to learning & growing with you! #edumatch

In reply to @LemarrTreadwell

LemarrTreadwell Nov 27 @ 6:35 PM EST

#Edumatch @fresnounified We are starting next week. Ill send you information and pics

In reply to @leahkurtz2012, @KatieJMcNamara, @fresnounified

KatieJMcNamara Nov 27 @ 6:37 PM EST

Cool! Look forward to your shares!! #edumatch #recessbuddies

In reply to @LemarrTreadwell, @leahkurtz2012, @fresnounified

LemarrTreadwell Nov 27 @ 6:37 PM EST

#edumatch. We've been collecting data on bullying, suspensions etc. After three months compare data to see impact.

LemarrTreadwell Nov 27 @ 6:35 PM EST

#Edumatch @fresnounified We are starting next week. Ill send you information and pics
In reply to @leahkurtz2012, @KatieJMcNamara, @fresnounified

LemarrTreadwell Nov 27 @ 6:42 PM EST

Wifey and I are using evening to hang Christmas lights right now #edumatch

SandyPinedaGSU Nov 27 @ 6:43 PM EST

Love this idea! Could also be modified for students in higher grades. #edumatch

LemarrTreadwell Nov 27 @ 6:30 PM EST

#Edumatch My 4th grade classroom started Recess Buddies program this year.
In reply to @KatieJMcNamara, @leahkurtz2012

OCoumes_MATGaSo Nov 27 @ 6:51 PM EST

A1: I'm Olivia, I'm from GA, and I'm a student teacher in GaSo's MAT program #edumatch

OCoumes_MATGaSo Nov 27 @ 6:54 PM EST

A2: I listen when they talk. It goes a long way letting them know they have support #edumatch

OCoumes_MATGaSo Nov 27 @ 6:57 PM EST

A3: The school Im in had a writing competition for "The America I Believe In" prompt & a Veteran's Day program for the community #edumatch

edu_match - Moderator Nov 27 @ 7:00 PM EST

Good day, #edumatchers! Our #EduMatch POTD @garryjoseph loves #cuerockstar @mrgfactoftheday @lfrohlich01

In reply to @garryjoseph, @mrgfactoftheday, @lfrohlich01