#EduColor Archive
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Thursday February 25, 2016
Welcome all, to our February chat.
I'm about to join topic is blackness in education. Please excuse the heavy tweets/RTs and join us.
Hi . Mel from NJ. In Master's of Urban Education Program, currently a junior. Excited to listen a lot tonight.
Jordan, doing the most in the Midwest. A general problem checking in
Excited to be involved in an important chat tonight. Hope others join.
Hello. I'm Sarah. I'm an educator from the DC Area
Hey I'm Shana from metro Atlanta. Currently a MS Technology Coordinator.
Going in on chat right now feat. and . We need you here.
Rosa Isiah, California principal. Jumping in for a few minutes. Hello everyone!
Kimberly in Seattle. May be in and out!
Good evening, Eric a SPED Ts in NJ
PS hi I'm CT from Honolulu, HI. I teach 7th/9th ELA and am excited to listen lots tonight.
Rusul joining tonight from Toronto, this is such an important topic to cover in education.
Doyle, high school teacher from north Jersey.
Good Evening - I'm Phiona. I'm a HS teacher in Peel (Ontario).
Hello. I am Makeda, a math educator from Florida!
Hi . I am Ilana Horn professor at and public school parent of 3.
There is always more room in and we're just getting started. Come learn, share and grow
Love seeing folks checking in for . So many of my favorites are here. I teach kinders in suburban VA, outside DC.
So glad to see our Canadian (my Mama's people) colleagues join us for chat.
Evening Jenn https://t.co/6ScGNHEAQu
Love seeing folks checking in for . So many of my favorites are here. I teach kinders in suburban VA, outside DC.
great to see you here Phiona, fellow torontonian :)
Wow. Lots of edu chats right now:
Hey ! Ray out of Philly, 4th and 6th grade science teacher.
Jennifer from Moore Okla...looking forward to learning
Hey! Hope Teague-Bowling. Language Arts, Tacoma Wa.
I am new, I teach k-5 art in NJ
I would kill for the patience of a Kindergarten teacher. You da real MVP https://t.co/HvW6kBHeuD
Love seeing folks checking in for . So many of my favorites are here. I teach kinders in suburban VA, outside DC.
I'm Anna, Chief Academic Officer at 6-12th grade public school in Dorchester, Boston, MA
Hello ! Knikole.....math/science coach from TX
Follow the hashtag for the chat. I use "listening" in this context as a white person in this specific chat.
It's great to be here -tonight's topic is great - I'm sure I'll learn a lot
Been looking for fresh conversations in the education space? is pushing the difficult conversations
A1 That we still need to address this question is the first reason.
and also looks like is on! Hope we can all be active!!!
Hey , St Louis, professor of sociology!
Hey, Thomas Mision, college elem. edu. currently in bridgng eng. = education class
A1 representation matters. It's important for all students to see black educators to dispel the stereotypical images society holds
A1: Black Ts have a unique perspective they can share. Ss need be exposed to what being professional & black is like in the US
A1 I think we *all* benefit when our biases are pushed. Without it, all we have is the media's (distorted) view of people.
A1: It's important to have different models of success for SOCs, if maj. of Ts white, it sends a message, implicitly
exactly. There is no question about it.
A1 For SOC to have relatable role model & to demystify TOC for the others tear down stereotypes https://t.co/u1s36vqLpf
A1 Ideally, it would be beneficial for all Ss to have Ts of all different races and ethnicities. They feel represented.
Yo , Steph here from Austin,TX. Doing my best to keep up with the convo while working the slides, y'all
A1: Ss should see black Ts & other black professionals - this can help to eliminate neg images that essentialize blacks
Hey, ! Shannon from Oakland, looking forward to some deep listening!
A1. Students need to see representations of themselves in front of classroom - and white kids need to meet these educators too
A1) A diverse docent population enables a diverse learning experience
So so so much truth to this. So many false narratives-- we have to push back/be pushed! https://t.co/bRj0o7LWur
A1 For SOC to have relatable role model & to demystify TOC for the others tear down stereotypes https://t.co/u1s36vqLpf
A1 We bring our culture to our teaching; all good teaching does not look alike.
A1: Positive first hand experiences matter, providing individuals the chance to experience positivity can be live changing
A1: Exposure. Many students have perceptions of people of color. Having Ts of color allows them to change those perceptions.
Hi everyone. My apologies for being late. I'm Akilah, Professional Learning Specialist, from VA
A1: important for all students as it results in reduced implicit biases, stereotypes, and promotes cross cultural connections
A1 Society paints us in a horrible light. Ss need to see black role models that aren't athletes and entertainers.
For tonight's chat, I will be following the lead of https://t.co/mdqRBlkH48
Follow the hashtag for the chat. I use "listening" in this context as a white person in this specific chat.
A1: It doesn't help eliminate negative perceptions overnight, but it definitely forces an assessment of previously held beliefs
It is far easier to leap to judgement about groups of people when one doesn't know anyone in a group. https://t.co/CRnghms27k
A1: It doesn't help eliminate negative perceptions overnight, but it definitely forces an assessment of previously held beliefs
Hello . Cherise jumping in from CA. Teacher educator and literacy research
Yeah, esp. for Ss coming from lack of exposure to others https://t.co/aiKJULc0TV
A1: It doesn't help eliminate negative perceptions overnight, but it definitely forces an assessment of previously held beliefs
This !! https://t.co/8jracQpT4a
A1 Society paints us in a horrible light. Ss need to see black role models that aren't athletes and entertainers.
Yes!!!! https://t.co/ZAKgSvJPk4
A1 Society paints us in a horrible light. Ss need to see black role models that aren't athletes and entertainers.
A1:It's important because all children need to see that education comes in many different colors https://t.co/HDrTBW8Kyi
So what do you think about the actual topic at hand?
Yup. https://t.co/pYYqqXKUVq
A1: important for all students as it results in reduced implicit biases, stereotypes, and promotes cross cultural connections
A1: Exposure to black Ts can really help negate biases and unfair assumptions that some Ss are taught at home or by society
A1: It also helps young men navigate their want to give back, but might see the profession as unfitting for them
Exactly, and not all students/communities need the same thing. Diversity=nuance=better for everyone. https://t.co/345yTMDbDR
A1 We bring our culture to our teaching; all good teaching does not look alike.
A1: think it comes down to axes of privilege vs oppression-Race just 1 axis for privilege & oppression- most Ts of privileged race
A1: So long as we need to add children "of all races" to discussions of exposure to black adults, we need ToC in all schools.
A1: Ss crave a sense of belonging and connection; diverse educators bring that to the class organically https://t.co/HDrTBW8Kyi
Sorry I'm late. Jess Lahey, writer, NYTimes & Atlantic. English/writing teacher.
A1: Perspective. Influence. Feedback. Unity.
A1 It begins to rewrite the narrative of who AA are as ppl. It offers the opportunity to formulate their own views.
yes exactly why we need them . Break the stereotype and their own negative self image https://t.co/2ky41sxnjx
A1: It also helps young men navigate their want to give back, but might see the profession as unfitting for them
A1: our classrooms should reflect the societies we live in & the future we want
I think it is an extremely valid topic and I wish more teachers of all ethnicities were here to participate and LEARN.
As a Korean-American English T, I got some interesting comments early on in my teaching career. Glad I could open minds.
I once had a professor tell me black men in education were unicorns. Rarely seen, always searched for https://t.co/R1BMCKYEy1
For most of my white Ss, I'm first Black teacher they've ever seen (I'm at community college). https://t.co/4aBnISBp5o
A1: I wear a shirt and tie most days to show students another image of black manhood
In addition, Ss seeing diversity frames open-minded acceptance,
The alternative is daily proof to students that white supremacy is the only shape of education. https://t.co/ARSmsHVOpj
Absolutely. https://t.co/B4uQrK8Nf1
A1 representation matters. It's important for all students to see black educators to dispel the stereotypical images society holds
Good. That’s a good idea. Please do model that.
A1 I think it's important for all students to see authority isn't by definition white
Join in the conversation. Great Twitter chat. https://t.co/jxU6BlZMAy
I think it is an extremely valid topic and I wish more teachers of all ethnicities were here to participate and LEARN.
A1 our very presence at the front of the room tells a story. Leaves an impression students are not apt to forget
I'm sure you also changed/continue to share hearts
Jean D. My apologies for my tardiness. I'm a librarian in , conservative Bible Belt. SOS for acceptance!
A1 black men in education often seen only in “disciplinarian positions” this needs to change.
A1: it allows Ss to see a world where Black people are complex...human. Not caricatures & stereotypes. https://t.co/iMSB7tqocp
Like the way you said that! https://t.co/DOu4WIkMp6
A1 our very presence at the front of the room tells a story. Leaves an impression students are not apt to forget
Q2: How would you describe the relationship between your school/district and the black parents it serves? https://t.co/ENUEbsYhTL
A1: I wear a shirt and tie and my beats by Dre and show students that I codeswitch, listen to Migos and Vivaldi, be everything!
Agreed. Teaching is bringing ourselves to the envrionment Ss connect with the Tt before the content https://t.co/n3mBmT870b
A1 We bring our culture to our teaching; all good teaching does not look alike.
A2 Our local school district is still in court over the BROWN decision. Yep.
A1: at same time, it is sad that we speak of black T's as responsible for eliminating the racism and neg stereotypes. Need allies.
so true, male TOC can be nurturing and supportive, need to see all sides https://t.co/JkeJaxd8z3
A1 black men in education often seen only in “disciplinarian positions” this needs to change.
A1: It's also important to see Blacks in roles of true leadership. So that we model high success!
out of my entire elem-M/HS, only 2 TOCs, Asians
I've always done the same but I dress down at times bc it's important to show that clothes don't define us https://t.co/Y4H503C5jx
A1: I wear a shirt and tie most days to show students another image of black manhood
A1: Ss should see that BTs aren't exclusively for Black Ss. That we are valuable to all Ss. https://t.co/9glfK1OBz5
A2: Evolving because Leadership cares enough to have deep crucial conversations. https://t.co/DLb3nd6dBD
Q2: How would you describe the relationship between your school/district and the black parents it serves? https://t.co/xXEHJttcs6
A2. We need to do better. More ways to engage w the school, be a part of their child's learning, we need to be "partnership schl"
A2: Not as strong as it should be, which is disappointing. But not suprising considering there are no blacks in district roles
Same. DOJ just came to town today to meet with our super.
A2 Local & state leaders have tried to destroy the cultural bonds btwn Blk community & its schools; disrespecting Blk educators
A1: Anti-Blackness is written into the social contract of the US, seeing Ts that can adequately challenge that makes Ss who can
is now trending in Canada, ranking 44
A2: Most PaOC are treated like they're uninformed and uncaring, until the schools need something. https://t.co/ouTv4knBfc
Q2: How would you describe the relationship between your school/district and the black parents it serves? https://t.co/xXEHJttcs6
A2: Ideally all educators would understand that Ps want the best for their children & can be powerful allies in ach. that
A2: This will sting-but it's a Tale of 2 Cities. I notice it. I feel suffocated at times b/c others like me see it but keep quiet.
https://t.co/oo6oJZMn2T
A2. We need to do better. More ways to engage w the school, be a part of their child's learning, we need to be "partnership schl"
A2 Districts/schools have 2 see parents as a strength n the process. Complaining about their lack of involvement isn't valid (1/2)
A2: Honestly, from a volunteer's eyes, the district I work w/ has a very accepting relationship w/ Black fams.
A2: Professional Learning that allows for transformational learning and real conversations is a start https://t.co/DLb3nd6dBD
Q2: How would you describe the relationship between your school/district and the black parents it serves? https://t.co/xXEHJttcs6
A2: Important that school district (leadership, Ts, admins) understand historical roots of racism & oppression in edu & society.
it is a 3 way connection Ps, Ss & Ts must work in unison https://t.co/tVLCIcZXRV
A2: Ideally all educators would understand that Ps want the best for their children & can be powerful allies in ach. that
A2: We serve some of the neediest communities, but don't truly serve them. We are just there and spinning our wheels at times
Yes! need to hear 'new' stories in our classrooms - not just the privileged 'white' stories that pervade curriculum
A2: Good question. I'm not sure. I've never made that distinction among parents of different races/ethnicities.
A2 the distrust some parents have of school is rooted in generations of bad experiences, we need to work hard to make up for that
Too mentally drained to participate in tonight's chat, but I sure will retweet folks.
if you only seek to engage them for IEP meetings, reinstatements and report card conferences. (2/2)
exactly...and it is harder to when there are no black leaders in district buildings to reach out to parents
A2: a work in progress. We are addressing 'opportunity gaps'...parent connections/engagement need to strengthened
Hoover, outside Birmingham. When the district formed we inherited a consent decree that's been in place since the 60s
It's also imp to understand why/how black bodies resist oppression & conformity
A2: But I acknowledge I have limited viewpoint
yes parents need role models also https://t.co/Wl1FFmo2nN
exactly...and it is harder to when there are no black leaders in district buildings to reach out to parents
If I hear one more time the ahistorical ? "why don't THESE ppl care about their children's education...."
I hope so. :-) My mom used to tell me that I represented Korea. I never understood what she meant until I was older.
A2: So on a scale of Success Academy to idk "Lean on Me"...how's your school doing?
A2: our school system is doing great things.
A2: I think there is some disconnect. It usually runs along socio economic lines. A lot of talk but not a lot of real action.
Or we need people to actually work with parents and listen, not just assume the worst.
This is said FAR too often in education. I'm astounded at how folks clearly don't hear themselves. https://t.co/56LfaLHGWu
If I hear one more time the ahistorical ? "why don't THESE ppl care about their children's education...."
It is not just in the district office that we lack Admin of color, it stems to each school. I teach at a private school not AdOC
You're right - after all we do have similar goals
that’s such a beautiful sentiment from your mom.
A2 currently being strengthened by hiring educators of color from local districts in order to include our perspectives in the work
I see more faces like mine, but what I desire to see are blacks in leadership positions @ affluent schls! https://t.co/5yNTI3AGzr
Teachers! Parents! Fascinating discussion about race and education going on over at !
Hold her back. Actually, don’t. https://t.co/23ZdMqlSps
If I hear one more time the ahistorical ? "why don't THESE ppl care about their children's education...."
We have some teachers that are surprised their leather jacket didn't make our school dangerous minds https://t.co/X89HqOBokE
this is thedownside of my district, not enough TOCs
so condescending and degrading.
And the people saying it are the first ones to demonstrate to parents they aren't welcome.
A1: it's important to model the image that is not always shown in pop culture. A lot of what Ss see is in media. Give full picture
Great line from "Inherit the Wind", "Do you think about the things you do think about."
A2: Deficit mindset held by many white people in edu spaces is a challenge to progress. Something is "wrong," "they" don't care.
A2: We can build stronger relationships with POCs by inviting them into our schools on their terms.
I think there's a need for librarians in schls w/50% white that are black. There's a glaring absence & fear.
Mom's have a way of doing that eh!
A2: Blk parents here in have to constantly advocate for their Ss's education. https://t.co/NuDwyqVjO7
Q2: How would you describe the relationship between your school/district and the black parents it serves? https://t.co/ENUEbsYhTL
sry, will have to disappear, gtg count 27 wood blocks w/ dial caliper :(
More TOC would encourage this too. Folks are less likely to invite in people they perceive as different. https://t.co/LNd3NSLIBy
A2: We can build stronger relationships with POCs by inviting them into our schools on their terms.
Like many of us folks talked abt @ (esp. Melinda). Idea that "those parents need to come to us." Nope. Two steps back plz.
It's the same deficit mindset that they use in every other arena involving black people or PoC https://t.co/HVkWRLQU43
A2: Deficit mindset held by many white people in edu spaces is a challenge to progress. Something is "wrong," "they" don't care.
African American Male Summit is an event to get our boys motivated, supported and uplifted about future https://t.co/Uz6cIKjfjI
yes schools can't have stereotypical view of families know your population, work with them not against https://t.co/TJKglCPSbm
Or we need people to actually work with parents and listen, not just assume the worst.
What's given to other campuses in excess, we must beg for and show just cause! That's a farce! https://t.co/zfWnaYRW3C
A2: Blk parents here in have to constantly advocate for their Ss's education. https://t.co/NuDwyqVjO7
Q2: How would you describe the relationship between your school/district and the black parents it serves? https://t.co/ENUEbsYhTL
If you can go to the hashtag, we documented it...it happens every year and there's follow in the schools!
that bcame one of my reasons for goin into Edu. Immigrant Filipino
True. Just answer when we need you and how style of parental involvement.
We are four walls and a roof though. We have black admin, we have black leadership, but we aren't living our mission
Q3: Black Ss are disprop suspended & underrep'd in adv programs. Is there similar evidence re: Black Ts? https://t.co/jaGhpq46qQ
That's the silent discrimination that breeds the present role of racism. "We'll only tolerate a few." https://t.co/5sAYmgWJYM
I teach at an affluent and desire the same. Only a handful of AA in the entire district (including students)
Schools can be unwelcoming; they also deter partnerships
I can't answer this question but it fascinates me. Is there? Are black teachers disproportionately harmed? https://t.co/MwZJuxNNwb
Q3: Black Ss are disprop suspended & underrep'd in adv programs. Is there similar evidence re: Black Ts? https://t.co/jaGhpq46qQ
I'm a product of DPS; hurts so much to see what they're fighting right now.
Ummm, I am available for hire. I am 100% authentic, grandma from Arkansas black
would like to know too, i feel that if they speak up or go agnst establshd schl culture https://t.co/pLw5jj1lqw
I can't answer this question but it fascinates me. Is there? Are black teachers disproportionately harmed? https://t.co/MwZJuxNNwb
Q3: Black Ss are disprop suspended & underrep'd in adv programs. Is there similar evidence re: Black Ts? https://t.co/jaGhpq46qQ
do you mean the relationship itself is unimportant? or that the school/district sees it that way?
A3: Just read Labor of Love, Labor of Sorrow by Jaqueline Jones. Ch.4 covers on this Q for reference. Stepping back now.
A3 Speaking from experience as a S nearly 20 years ago, I saw that every day. Sadly things haven't changed much, if at all.
A3: If the culture of the school isn't welcoming, Black Tt like Black Ss will feel isolated https://t.co/WYpZM4T8n7
Q3: Black Ss are disprop suspended & underrep'd in adv programs. Is there similar evidence re: Black Ts? https://t.co/jaGhpq46qQ
A3: YES!!! Black Ts are marginalized often. Ideas aren't good enough or flat out ignored. Many not treated respectfully
A3. Yes- look at New Orleans and the displacement of Black teachers, and all the districts trying to replicate this model
I travel the country presenting "Flipping Science" and am astounded at how few TOC are represented in the sciences.
A3: Sadly, I've seen firsthand Black Tt leave a setting because they felt lonely and "picked on" by admin https://t.co/WYpZM4T8n7
Q3: Black Ss are disprop suspended & underrep'd in adv programs. Is there similar evidence re: Black Ts? https://t.co/jaGhpq46qQ
In GA, Black schools are disproportionately represented on "failure lists" & threat for state takeover. https://t.co/AWN4QB91hn
Q3: Black Ss are disprop suspended & underrep'd in adv programs. Is there similar evidence re: Black Ts? https://t.co/jaGhpq46qQ
A3: Hands-down-yes! I can produce biblical miracles w/underrep'd Ss & can't get a step up to save my soul. https://t.co/ETRtcAVD3F
Q3: Black Ss are disprop suspended & underrep'd in adv programs. Is there similar evidence re: Black Ts? https://t.co/jaGhpq46qQ
A3: Hard to suspend/discipline people never hired in the first place. '
Especially when we know, by research, that black parents actually put education at a premium!
A polite reminder to those in the chat to use "A" to show which "Q" you are addressing.
I haven't seen a lot o research about this, but one could assume that since blk T's are so underrepresented
Just yesterday a friend who teaches math told me how frequently he's mistaken for a gym teacher
A1: To subvert stereotypes and expose them to different cultures
A3: there are several poc in high level positions in my district. But It's HARD to get to that place where I am.
there could be a correlation between the two.
The African American Male Summit, Beach Girls Rock, Restorative Practices for Discipline
A3: I've been told "wow, we didn't think you knew that" or "that was surprisingly really good" Condescending comments like Ss get
some practices could be exclusionary.
A3: A big problem is, we get invited to the table, but it's just so they can "show"diversity, not live it
Unacceptable.All should be value. Black Ts have insight & connections that are needed more than ever! https://t.co/zwGbO60w44
A3: YES!!! Black Ts are marginalized often. Ideas aren't good enough or flat out ignored. Many not treated respectfully
ya. that seems to be resonant of other people's experiences. https://t.co/mvBXYXkuCa
They don't seem to be interested in understanding POC in a tangible way. Not as interested as they are in other things.
A1: It's important bc they c us in roles of authority & possessors of knwldg. It's important 4 all Ss 2 have a ToC.
Yes, principals targeted vet black Ts when they came in. Had to fight together. https://t.co/GGtCOm9Wrs
Q3: Black Ss are disprop suspended & underrep'd in adv programs. Is there similar evidence re: Black Ts? https://t.co/jaGhpq46qQ
the insidious code switching !! https://t.co/Ikr1XVmX1Z
A3: I've been told "wow, we didn't think you knew that" or "that was surprisingly really good" Condescending comments like Ss get
A3: Gifted programs rarely hire lack teachers, even those who are overqualified
A3 pt 2 I teach in a predominantly PoC district but I hear horror stories from my friends elsewhere abt how they feel isolated.
A3: Schools normalize a single way of being/knowing which often marginalize people of colour
A3: Yes! Have watched some schools decrease disproportionately in number of Ts of Color
A3: My joy comes when I see Black Tt feel the joy of being welcomed for who they are the gifts they bring
Oh, is that your place. Have heard some good things.
Yep. The more vocal black edus are, the more scrutiny they face. I've seen it and experienced it https://t.co/hrcd3gA0pS
Q3: Black Ss are disprop suspended & underrep'd in adv programs. Is there similar evidence re: Black Ts? https://t.co/jaGhpq46qQ
Yeah, just like edu. in general, "We value edu!" bt when it comes to giving ed more money, its ignored
Yes, they want endorsement, not to share power.
A3: This underrepresentation in MS/HS honor classes affects POC seeking roles in academia. School culture needs to be welcoming.
A3: In schools I’ve seen, G&T programs were reserved for white teachers and spec. ed. / reg. ed for TOC. https://t.co/eOK7WG6gpa
Q3: Black Ss are disprop suspended & underrep'd in adv programs. Is there similar evidence re: Black Ts? https://t.co/jaGhpq46qQ
A3: But I've worked in systems where there have not been many poc in top level positions as well.
A2 Blk parents esp sensitive to double standards—discipline, resources, incl. which tchrs assigned
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A3: in this conversation...they set the tone for Tt of all colors feeling safe and belonging...period.
A3: even less TOC represent. in elem. school, the schl i vol. in literally has 2 TOCs
And the church of said "Amen." https://t.co/PrVaWw1aGH
A3: This underrepresentation in MS/HS honor classes affects POC seeking roles in academia. School culture needs to be welcoming.
and rarely have SOC...I can count on one hand the black Ss in gifted at my school..and we have over 2200 Ss
A1: I'm now learning that my perspective is new 4 them and w Ss r in fact willing 2 engage in convrstns abt race & inequality.
Yes, it's a great place to work and see the impact its making on so many people.
A3: if you are too outspoken as an educator of color, you don't seem to get many opportunities I have found. Harsh reality.
Amen! You're shocked that I've a masters degree & my hobbies in tech make my light shine brighter?! 😳 https://t.co/zliqvCN821
A3: I've been told "wow, we didn't think you knew that" or "that was surprisingly really good" Condescending comments like Ss get
A3: Research (Ingersoll & May, more) shows Blk teachers more often leave not bc pay or workload, but bc of org/faculty challenges
A3 I've seen it-those of us who fight 4 Ss. When aligning w/those most marginalized, u get stigmatized https://t.co/sFgC3v0q8L
Q3: Black Ss are disprop suspended & underrep'd in adv programs. Is there similar evidence re: Black Ts? https://t.co/jaGhpq46qQ
It's our responsibility to shrink the achievement gap. Acknowledging is the first step but we need action. https://t.co/L4m2kXYsWV
In GA, Black schools are disproportionately represented on "failure lists" & threat for state takeover. https://t.co/AWN4QB91hn
Q3: Black Ss are disprop suspended & underrep'd in adv programs. Is there similar evidence re: Black Ts? https://t.co/jaGhpq46qQ
My fiancée just FaceTime'd me from across the table...which means I have to get off Twitter now. Looking forward to the storify
A3: In IL, obstacles to entering the profession disparately DQ candidates of color, especialy black candidates.
that idea scares me, as a future TOC, I want to expand Ss mind, but if the school is agnst it... https://t.co/TWljHZKlD5
A3: if you are too outspoken as an educator of color, you don't seem to get many opportunities I have found. Harsh reality.
Yes, and even when we advocate for COC into G&T, it’s no guarantee TOC get to follow them in!
It would. But like the other side of the fence, our hard working parents need to demand more! Raise heck! https://t.co/O8dSNvKelO
Right. Inclusion but not equal. Access to quality resources and funding would make all the difference.
considering new Ts many admins will consider T's that they are confident can "build relationships"
Protect the status quo! https://t.co/l2FPJQbitJ
A3: if you are too outspoken as an educator of color, you don't seem to get many opportunities I have found. Harsh reality.
Hey educator friends is now. Bring your ideas or just listen and retweet!
I've got a terrible image of the "Dance of the Don Lemons" in my head :(
There's some "the challenges are so huge" and the resources are so low also https://t.co/qBR3gBnL53
Sounds like some internalized oppression going on there??
maybe we ought to start by examining the knowledge valued in schools
A3 Look at your school and ask: who are the AP or Honors teachers?
A3 It is easier to categorize a blk teacher as an overseer than learn from them and promote them.
Well of course. Parents of C undrstnd oppression & we see edu as the way out.
is there a way to break the cycle that leads poc not to apply for positions in a district and thus not be selected?
A1: important for students all races to experience a black teacher to eradicate or @ least modify implicit bias moving forward
ohhhh nooo I've been this person (both sides). Take care of you and yours. <3
They want us to get our education chops by being from "Every continent in Africa" https://t.co/FOrFFrZwKF
I've got a terrible image of the "Dance of the Don Lemons" in my head :(
A4: (I need a new line, but....) Unless you're an "urban" major, most don't address race (from a current teacher prep candidate).
the T's that they choose are people who they know from similar contexts
A3: Just having an educator of color these days is rare. Imagine one in a G&T setting. https://t.co/McMZipkU28
A3 Look at your school and ask: who are the AP or Honors teachers?
My district has program to identify 'underrepresented populations' to support students into honors classes. Wonder if its working?
Hello all! Late to the chat. Was at a grp for Ts of color. I'm Geneviève from NYC.
A4: Issues of race...addressed...I don't know what school some of y'all went to, but that wasn't a thing
A4: Upholds white supremacy and whiteness as a norm - "race doesn't matter unless you work with SoC" *eye roll so hard*
Silent censorship of being a good "brownie." That's the soul-sucking part! Ldrs want Yes peeps not truth! https://t.co/CpBe77UNdD
A3: if you are too outspoken as an educator of color, you don't seem to get many opportunities I have found. Harsh reality.
The "achievement gap" is the product of systemic white supremacist design.
A4: I was lucky in that my alternative prep program was run by a black district and my MS program had a SJ focus.
some blk T's may not have had access to these spaces, thus impact on their opportunity for a position
And how many times aren't we ToC "confused" a s Ss! So it's NOT possible 4 me 2 b a tchr here, huh?
A4 I went through alternative cert through Howard U, an HBCU. It was an unspoken foundation of what we did
They were supposed to address issues of race in my teacher prep program? WHAT??? But I'm an old guy!!! https://t.co/n96edgYAhe
A4: Well, found out theres a summer class added towards teaching diverse Ss, see how it goes
A4 It was fairly surface level until my masters classes, and now that I think abt it, not a lot of Blk voices.
A4: Race wasn't discussed and didn't matter, unless there was a SOC that needed to be reached, I was called in to "help them"
A4: But its limited to urban ed. programs & my cohort is looking to be primarily white
A3 The cycle of rostering the most challenging students to AA teachers classes hinders growth while peers excel.
Yep. At one point I had several yrs data for our district. Shameful. https://t.co/RW96YTOoD3
A3: In schools I’ve seen, G&T programs were reserved for white teachers and spec. ed. / reg. ed for TOC. https://t.co/eOK7WG6gpa
Q3: Black Ss are disprop suspended & underrep'd in adv programs. Is there similar evidence re: Black Ts? https://t.co/jaGhpq46qQ
A4. Other People's Children was central to my tchr prep program, also - taught me a lot in my first year
I attended Ivy League program that focused on race in a positive way but they had to since most end up teaching blk ss in our city
A3 In many districts, black educators are a rarity, unless that district is predominantly black. Hiring had to come 1st here
A4 the most valuable education I got has been , as well as through .
A4: i was fortunate to do my Masters of Ed in social justice; that was a big part of what we did - I can't imagine it's the norm
Don't fear though. Your students will love you for showing them the path to an examined life
a4: we read Friere, Derrick Bell, work by Beverly Daniel Tatum, etc. This was at GA State University.
Note it's not enough to *read* Tatum, Delpit > discuss abstractly > pat self on back for "addressing race" https://t.co/dlZfDt7jaG
To contrast, small PWI, our classes had a lot of folks who wanted to save the black babies https://t.co/hnhXH0ubV4
A4 I went through alternative cert through Howard U, an HBCU. It was an unspoken foundation of what we did
A4: My teacher prep program wasn't my true educator; my parents schooled me on the way ; by 10 I knew:) https://t.co/oEeOja1SFw
A4: Absolutely nothing during my teacher prep program. Fortunately 's Principalship Progam filled in the gaps eventually
A4. did a solid job of creating a space for us to talk about race & privilege and how they impact our teaching.
Beat me to it. What is "failing" and why does the state think it knows better for the community than the actual community?
A4: I do hope that cultural responsive MUST be taught in every T/Edu programs
Born in Detroit, surrounded by black teachers, learned Blk Nat'l Anthem. Prepared me for big move to TX at 8yo.
A4 I'm glad I was encouraged to read Other People's Children, even though the idea initially hurt my wittle feewings
A4 the prep program was designed to recruit, hire, and grow educators who chose to work with Black students.
A4: They were non-existent in TX. Never not 1x. I went w/life experience b/c race is a trigger in schls. https://t.co/p6pXrfwEzP
A4: Issues of race can be summed up in 2 words in our program: Freedom Writers. A lot of people wanted that experience
Surprised and not surprised at how much I am seeing this answer. We teacher educators must do better. https://t.co/a9pniVN7HZ
A4: The only time it was brought up was when, by chance, I picked up Bonilla-Silva’s Racism w/o Racists off a prof’s bookshelf.
thank you! I try to do that w/ my volunteering, leading morn meets., i have white Ts approval :)
Right. Can't have fear in this work.
oh my Jesus. So much painful truth in this. That savior narrative runs soooooo deeeeeep. https://t.co/Zlpk6hXrS9
A4: Issues of race can be summed up in 2 words in our program: Freedom Writers. A lot of people wanted that experience
A4 it was run by Atlanta Public Schools. The individuals who trained us were veteran APS teachers.
A4: I'm lucky that social justice is the basis of my teacher prep program, so basically all the time https://t.co/w7ZpE9Ufv3
A4 My teacher prep included the presence of Dr. Evelyn Boyd Granville. Our professor knew that we needed her wisdom & support
A4 There were 0 Blk instructors in my tchr prep; learned about Gloria Ladson Billings, Geneva Gay, Carol Lee on my own
Nothing in my undergrad. In grad, only in history of education. We're talking in grad class I'm teaching. https://t.co/3wmlsg24CL
Q4- since I'm in Canada we reference many indigenous writers in our T prep program, which is great.
A4: weaves texts & conversations about race, class, and privilege throughout its program. https://t.co/adtF8bx2Pa
A4. did a solid job of creating a space for us to talk about race & privilege and how they impact our teaching.
A4. struggled with placing us with Blk. Ts for our student teaching experiences. Or placing us in schools.
A4: At OISE - George Dei, Reva Joshee, Prof Portelli & Dr. Heywood - my anti-oppression prof were phenomenal
A4- all I remember from those years was " John Dewey" on repeat.
A4: Not at all unfortunately...
thats probably whats gonna happen to my program...
Smh...that's that limousine liberal bullcrap. I know that all too well being from the DMV https://t.co/SswqvvcZQT
To contrast, small PWI, our classes had a lot of folks who wanted to save the black babies https://t.co/hnhXH0ubV4
A4 I went through alternative cert through Howard U, an HBCU. It was an unspoken foundation of what we did
A4 they emphasized connection & respect for the students we served and the contexts in which they lived.
Whomever in admin finance that decides how much each campus gets. I'd have to study more to give a better response.
some folks should admit they don't want to teach kids/save them, they want to star in the movie about saving them
q4- other than that we don't study other voices. I've had to study independently to learn about race in the classroom. Bell hooks
My student T was in a predominantly black school district in NYC. My great mentor T was black. Helped me immensely.
A4: And actually, I had to do a paper on it, and nothing came of it. I read Delpit / Tatum / Noguera on my own.
A4 "Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria" big part in developing my perception of race as an educator
A4 Never have I ever once had a conversation on race in my teacher Ed program.
Q4- Patricia hills Collins have helped be a better T!
She helped me approach Ss as individuals w/individual needs.
A4: had a standalone class taught by resident native american prof. Proved to b very worthwhile but not a 'theme' throughout prog
A4 sadly, that program was abandoned in favor of a relationship w/ TFA. I think APS lost something when the program ended.
Preach!!! look at me, I'm saving "all these poor black kids" https://t.co/KeC3KEcwp2
some folks should admit they don't want to teach kids/save them, they want to star in the movie about saving them
And that's the crux. Right there. You cant claim to be "for kids" if you want starring role in the film. https://t.co/fPavsUdFdY
some folks should admit they don't want to teach kids/save them, they want to star in the movie about saving them
A4: Yup. Need to make it part of our pedagogy--the theory and the practice. https://t.co/4GyUWlL4GI
Note it's not enough to *read* Tatum, Delpit > discuss abstractly > pat self on back for "addressing race" https://t.co/dlZfDt7jaG
Speaks to diversity of experience. Ts don't have same experience growing up as Ss https://t.co/qn2gwNOJBU
A4 I'm glad I was encouraged to read Other People's Children, even though the idea initially hurt my wittle feewings
A4. We had 1 class, "multicultural education." I chose to double major in Ed and American Ethnic Studies https://t.co/fXYSwfEmot
A4: The lack in my formal education makes me more grateful to the educators/writers and publishers who made my learning possible.
A4: on the flip side, all the black kids in our program acted like Cam Newton to the nonsense https://t.co/ZCJqDg5pnz
A3: Our Ss can't afford to lose good Ts over these challenges.Enough Ts leave over pay & workload already! https://t.co/SplylgMLfW
A3: Research (Ingersoll & May, more) shows Blk teachers more often leave not bc pay or workload, but bc of org/faculty challenges
Yes! The savior narrative is the most taught that I have seen. https://t.co/84ljxrPNm6
oh my Jesus. So much painful truth in this. That savior narrative runs soooooo deeeeeep. https://t.co/Zlpk6hXrS9
A4: Issues of race can be summed up in 2 words in our program: Freedom Writers. A lot of people wanted that experience
like, if kids of color are just the props you dangle to increase your own net worth than... *sigh* https://t.co/fPavsUdFdY
some folks should admit they don't want to teach kids/save them, they want to star in the movie about saving them
A4: In Bloomberg’s NYC, where raising student test scores >>>>>> getting to know students. Yes. https://t.co/Cdd1OXNTFT
PWIs treat these as texts to "debate" significance of. Teachers planning to teach white segreg schools ignore entirely
Q5: L Delpit wrote that Black Ts find themselves marginalized re: pedagogy. Does your exp support/or not? https://t.co/bTZGt16Zym
A4 "Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack" also clued me in big time on white privilege and was super conscious ever after
is wonderous. For years, I worked w/them via online about teaching AA students.
I couldn't be anywhere else tonight than here, growing & thinking forward w/you all! 🤓👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
A4: "Drop out or push out? : the dynamics of Black students' disengagement from school" by George Dei
John Walter, checking in from Kansas between the updates. Glad to engage with you all.
That if you love and love and love some more that your love will save the poor colored people! https://t.co/PXYT5muOG9
I felt the same way abt "The Blind Side" !!! Jeeepers....
q4- also Ta-Nehisi Coates's "between the world and me" has been instrumental to my practice.
Basically,understanding the politics of being a black educator was discussed because our professor believed that we needed to know
That's really impressive. Great model for education programs. https://t.co/lZOdGGdoXp
A4: weaves texts & conversations about race, class, and privilege throughout its program. https://t.co/adtF8bx2Pa
A4. did a solid job of creating a space for us to talk about race & privilege and how they impact our teaching.
appreciate the language of this question, because i always appreciate complicating! https://t.co/LYeCnT1HyT
Q5: L Delpit wrote that Black Ts find themselves marginalized re: pedagogy. Does your exp support/or not? https://t.co/bTZGt16Zym
Just remembered read Delpit's "Other People's Children", but never explicitly discussed race as a major factor in ed
A4. I’m gonna go with: It was not addressed.
I think there are too few ToC with whom I've worked for me to be able to speak to this. And that's sad. https://t.co/9CXfyNU3aP
Q5: L Delpit wrote that Black Ts find themselves marginalized re: pedagogy. Does your exp support/or not? https://t.co/bTZGt16Zym
A4: Im blessed to have a plethora of aunts, uncles, mother and other family who are educators...my circle https://t.co/oEeOja1SFw
A5: The ideology of color blindness destroys the concept of cult relevant pedagogy, I see it all the time
I also think there is a perception that ToCs are experts on classroom management not instruction.
Mentoring, modeling, providing opportunities for growth to lead & learn.. All of these scenarios help https://t.co/1IRChglr3S
how does a school or district build capacity?
Q4- bell hooks' " the will to change" is awesome when addressing gender in the classroom.
Also common to selective and charter schools that point out how THEIR kids are doing so much better than THOSE kids.
me too! I'm a fourth generation teacher..and my mom and grandmother did a great job prepping me to be an educator
so true. I didn't want to be told I couldn't understand "my kids"--but message was abt LISTENING
Such a powerful read. Added it to my classroom library for my Ss. https://t.co/GsmlV4kSEk
q4- also Ta-Nehisi Coates's "between the world and me" has been instrumental to my practice.
right. I don't know how many times I've been told that. I've seen some TOC penalized because they weren't. Not fair
You reminded me-I did have a multi-lit class w/o one black author but I did have an LGBT presenter 1 nite. https://t.co/FnNOS1NnV9
A4. We had 1 class, "multicultural education." I chose to double major in Ed and American Ethnic Studies https://t.co/fXYSwfEmot
A4: "Using Womanist Caring as a Framework to Teach Social Foundations"
A5 I work in predominantly PoC district but I hear this a lot from my friends who teach elsewhere.
A5: A lot of consulting firms are making a lot of money in my school by framing us as unskilled https://t.co/WEQFjmaqI2
Q5: L Delpit wrote that Black Ts find themselves marginalized re: pedagogy. Does your exp support/or not? https://t.co/bTZGt16Zym
This is my first and it is AMAZING! https://t.co/FeT5xoG8jy
I couldn't be anywhere else tonight than here, growing & thinking forward w/you all! 🤓👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
A5: My experience is that it can be a real feeling that I've felt at the beginning of my teaching journey https://t.co/WKRvRqQxvL
Q5: L Delpit wrote that Black Ts find themselves marginalized re: pedagogy. Does your exp support/or not? https://t.co/bTZGt16Zym
A4 It was mentorship outside of my program that facilitated conversations on race.
I use this regularly, it opened my eyes more than any other reading in college. https://t.co/cxNzLenYkL
A4 "Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack" also clued me in big time on white privilege and was super conscious ever after
A5 My experience? Complicated. As the only black teacher in the building, I was the "in house expert" and often teacher of most
me too..4th generation educator...my mom and grandma prepped me for the politics of education as a black woman
A5: I’ve used the word “overseer” a few times to describe the experience of black teachers. https://t.co/IGCpPnLJzs
Q5: L Delpit wrote that Black Ts find themselves marginalized re: pedagogy. Does your exp support/or not? https://t.co/bTZGt16Zym
A5: I can share my good-when you're in the right school w/equitable leadership you blossom and learn https://t.co/WKRvRqQxvL
Q5: L Delpit wrote that Black Ts find themselves marginalized re: pedagogy. Does your exp support/or not? https://t.co/bTZGt16Zym
Yeah, and they pushed thru a cut score on basic skills test that DQed vast majority of prospective ToC.
So did you often get the "what's the black opinion on_________________" https://t.co/egJKJXUsDx
A5 My experience? Complicated. As the only black teacher in the building, I was the "in house expert" and often teacher of most
A5 Just like our students, AA tchrs have been target of low expectations within the education profession at all levels.
, this makes my heart sing! was the first small school I went to. My best schooling experience ever!
Absolutely and all day! I am a part of a beautiful legacy of educators
q5- I find some T are receptive to learning, but many will use the argument that " I've been teaching for 40 years."
Where's my side-eye emoji.
A5: I can't answer this because I've never seen this situation. is really putting my brain in hyperdrive tonight. Great questions.
Yes and an invite to all of the parent meetings, even when I didn't teach or know kids
This was under guise of "raising the bar", research showed no linkage b/w score, teaching outcomes.
Have had amazing Mills student teachers!
sometimes teacher prep programs use a cut score (SAT, GRE) to even admit candidates
One thing I have said before? "I am a middle-aged
white girl. Please help me understand." It's ok to ask for help!
A4: my T prep program did not address issues of race at all. I recently completed my EdD in Ed leadership 4soc justice & learned!
q5- those who want to learn will, if they're willing to vulnerable and uncomfortable.
Tokenism is still very evident & in full force! https://t.co/W7xE9wN0O7
tokenism. Where are we with that - across socially marginalized groups.
A5: When you bring up race, they hate you, until they bring you the kids of color who act up.
A5 Seriously. On 1 hand, important to emphasize minority teachers' success, on other, important to not reduce colleague to color
I had the same class, we focused on how different cultures viewed education, not about provision of services
A5: my exp is that "research-based" strategies are those that worked with kids who didn't look like or live like mine.
A5. Yes and no. I guess I'm lucky in that I have a diverse group of TOC, they are different in their pedagogy and belief systems
That's what are here to do. Challenge eachother and grow together https://t.co/sZPrOQ8K1W
A5: I can't answer this because I've never seen this situation. is really putting my brain in hyperdrive tonight. Great questions.
real talk https://t.co/pmpdgxUW9O
A5 Just like our students, AA tchrs have been target of low expectations within the education profession at all levels.
"Remedial" education, applied to "at-risk" students, blames families, communities, and cultures, not schools.
A5: I've found part of the cop out on quality instruction for Black kids is the how do we teach "these kids" mentality
A5: The T I vol. w/ is willing to accomodate conversations of race evry 10 mins., maybe longer on Fri. Timelimit not her fault
Agree. Felt this a lot as a S. Felt like my Ts who looked like me were sipping the same oppressive koolaid
q5- true lifelong learners aren't stubborn in regards to pedagogy. They're aware of the limits of Ed theory.
I was told to stop declaring all of my meetings with our perky blonde as the start of clapback season 😏 https://t.co/fazp6HAhZp
Yes, and the push to rate programs on outcomes exacerbates. Leads to screening out of candidates of color.
A5 my challenges to that narrative were that my scores weren't good enough or I didn't have enough exp to speak against it.
I think maintaining identity & integrity in current system is challenging for all. For ToC, really rough. https://t.co/PqYCTo8num
Late to the chat. Watching while supporting
It's only a problem if you talking about it makes them uncomfortable
A5: I learned how to teach (pedagogy) the more I used the mentors I had around me to help me navigate https://t.co/WKRvRqQxvL
Q5: L Delpit wrote that Black Ts find themselves marginalized re: pedagogy. Does your exp support/or not? https://t.co/bTZGt16Zym
Or the larger institutions and deficit belief systems.
what are some good ways to balance tokenism and recognition?
q6- this is a challenging thing to navigate because members of our community are eager to place labels on you.
talking about it. Full stop. I’m a problem. Ha!
A5: The whole concept that "urban" and "inner city" youth require specialized instruction is coded. They can learn like other kids
A6: Stay true to me. Know I will not be liked by all, but I will be respected by all. Let my actions do the talking
A5 Yes! I didn't follow the model of what they wanted teachers to do, yet my outcomes surpassed expectations.
Bet! It was the "bait-and-switch!" https://t.co/6q8fWHBJqQ
A5: my exp is that "research-based" strategies are those that worked with kids who didn't look like or live like mine.
A5. Depends. I've had non-Blk allies & at times felt easier 2 have them speak on it so I didn't have 2 rep all Blk Ts.
The best kind, though. :)
A5: First years were tough! The pedagogy grew with time in and lots of reading/professional develpment https://t.co/WKRvRqQxvL
Q5: L Delpit wrote that Black Ts find themselves marginalized re: pedagogy. Does your exp support/or not? https://t.co/bTZGt16Zym
you're either the token, or the perfectionist. Being either will have a toxic impact on your identity as a T.
to be a teacher and unapologetically black is to constantly be basic in Danielson framework for working with colleagues
A6: Stay true and fight for what is right. I know I will not be liked by all and make some uncomfortable, but goal is respect
A5: Support. I will NEVER be seen as a great educator. I will first be seen as a great disciplinarian. https://t.co/nhKPbAFC0p
Q5: L Delpit wrote that Black Ts find themselves marginalized re: pedagogy. Does your exp support/or not? https://t.co/bTZGt16Zym
A6 Blogging helped me frame my own identity. No one could define what I was an expert of except me. It was a game changer
It's easy when teaching soc, i can correct ss in black english and not get reprimanded but it's diff being in pred white schools
YES. All any kid--or HUMAN--needs is REAL RELATIONSHIPS https://t.co/Xb9AokDUD7
A5: The whole concept that "urban" and "inner city" youth require specialized instruction is coded. They can learn like other kids
A5: Lisa Delpit (yay!) vs. Ruby Payne (boo!) at work, and it’s pervasive. https://t.co/zAn7ocihBO
A5: I've found part of the cop out on quality instruction for Black kids is the how do we teach "these kids" mentality
The more I read these comments, the more I'm aware of conversations that AREN'T happening at my school.Time to start some dialogue
A5 I've also found Black Ts who fall into trap only they know how to "deal with" Black Ss. Structurally racist nonsense!
many many clap emojis. https://t.co/aflEXGAV40
The more I read these comments, the more I'm aware of conversations that AREN'T happening at my school.Time to start some dialogue
Q6- this may be idealistic but I find maintaining a strong sense of self, implementing self care, and
Was just thinking this. https://t.co/69Uifr7sZG
A5: Lisa Delpit (yay!) vs. Ruby Payne (boo!) at work, and it’s pervasive. https://t.co/zAn7ocihBO
A5: I've found part of the cop out on quality instruction for Black kids is the how do we teach "these kids" mentality
A6: Maintain identity by maintaining integrity.
A5: Especially when culture has been asked to be totally excluded from learning. https://t.co/4AKxpddZ64
A5: my exp is that "research-based" strategies are those that worked with kids who didn't look like or live like mine.
finding like minded people help tremendously.
Both. Highly accomplished tchng is diverse and rich.
A6: Cultivate relationships w/colleagues. Build trust and speak openly. Celebrate individuality as Ts--strengths and opinions.
A5: Charlotte Danielson is not about that life. https://t.co/Tqa8kZdxWy
to be a teacher and unapologetically black is to constantly be basic in Danielson framework for working with colleagues
Simple...Recognize the expertise of people & invite/empower before doing the "diversity checklist" https://t.co/j84AHwaZfq
what are some good ways to balance tokenism and recognition?
Lisa Delpit yay! All day every day!
and not just at schools in our country
A6: Use the resources that matter to us. Change the tired canned stories that our students don't access anyway
A6: I show Ss the most positive, calm & funnest person they ever met! I can't do otherwise or I lose hope. https://t.co/PW1mT26toK
A6: This is a very tough one..can't control how many other diverse educators are in your building as a Tt https://t.co/Rn5sagLbep
The irony is that when you listen to the youth, often they'll say, "Yes, I want to learn, but with THESE teachers.."
Historical Note: Teacher exams were first put in place as a way to deny paying Blk Ts same as whites. https://t.co/4L98qr8b7Q
sometimes teacher prep programs use a cut score (SAT, GRE) to even admit candidates
right. I think that line of "those kids" vs "I honestly care about them as humans w/ stories" is tough for some.
now that's the true . I keep hearing " we're past that " but evidence shows otherwise
Gotta go get the kids to bed. Outstanding chat as always. Thank you for your great leadership
Ok, it's official. My Tweetdeck cannot keep up w/ chat! Keep it up!
A6: Be unapologetically black at times when they will want you to apologize.
sadly, we are so not "passed that" look at current events in so many ways we have regressed as a society https://t.co/0qPCkOU6K8
now that's the true . I keep hearing " we're past that " but evidence shows otherwise
A6. Keep faculty engaged in structure discussions around race and they will call it out when they see it (we're doing this!)
A6: I wish I knew all of you better, but I honestly don't know. I'm black and I don't know. https://t.co/NtXQdMkJRc
So sorry to have to jump out a tad early. Love how consistently pushes thinking. Thank you for sharing your stories & experiences.
A.6 Anyone who thinks or acts different can be marginalized. I have always been the outlier, as the first to try new pedagogy.
A6: Black Tt can maitain their identity by focusing on why there are here (Ss) & make their class a haven https://t.co/Rn5sagLbep
A7 This is when Sarah shuts up lol. No idea.
My mom raised me to remember that one day I'll answer to the man in the mirror and I better be happy with what i see
We're running out of time, ! Speeding things up some. Last Q, goes up in five! Whew.
A5 I think we're saying same thing. You may have to adjust content/pivot 2 be responsive, but good for all https://t.co/bm0QLbRAw1
Both. Highly accomplished tchng is diverse and rich.
Wow, thanks for educating on this. This explains so much.
A7: No comment, I live vicariously through you all on this front
Agreed. But is important to recognize cultural differences in teaching as well as in learning.
which unfortunately comes as no surprise https://t.co/L5JQRdyC7U
Historical Note: Teacher exams were first put in place as a way to deny paying Blk Ts same as whites. https://t.co/4L98qr8b7Q
sometimes teacher prep programs use a cut score (SAT, GRE) to even admit candidates
A7: as a parent, i can connect/empathize with other families & I take my responsibility "en loco parentis" seriously
A7) I don't have children so I don't know for sure. But I think it would be a chance to advocate for your child
I’ve had that happen to me before too. It’s amaze. https://t.co/aKCjjmOrna
The irony is that when you listen to the youth, often they'll say, "Yes, I want to learn, but with THESE teachers.."
A7: I see things I dislike "behind the curtain" and I worry about my kids' experiencing the same thing.
A7) with a strong knowledge of the shortcomings of the curriculum.
absolutely--and celebrate them without singling out
I am on my phone, laptop and 2 browsers and still moves too fast https://t.co/MJrW660vut
Ok, it's official. My Tweetdeck cannot keep up w/ chat! Keep it up!
precisely. If you see them in their fullness first. You'll bring your A game.
Dear Fam, we're running out of time, but the conversation can continue.
I missed the discussion but looking forward to the archives to chime in...
A7 It means educating your own kids about two systems. The one not created for them & the one they thrive in in-spite of
This is why I love because I learn important facts like this. https://t.co/ZNVhHDT98D
Historical Note: Teacher exams were first put in place as a way to deny paying Blk Ts same as whites. https://t.co/4L98qr8b7Q
sometimes teacher prep programs use a cut score (SAT, GRE) to even admit candidates
Absolutely. Blogging can be theraputic. https://t.co/Yc8i0ynAPS
A6 Blogging helped me frame my own identity. No one could define what I was an expert of except me. It was a game changer
A3: I feel I'm seen as a "good" Black teacher b/c I know pedagogy & not a HS football coach. Too honest? https://t.co/UedjFxl5jH
Q3: Black Ss are disprop suspended & underrep'd in adv programs. Is there similar evidence re: Black Ts? https://t.co/jaGhpq46qQ
A7: Advocacy. You know the inside loop. Make the invisible yellow brick rode to success VISIBLE for yours. https://t.co/R5qqrBx6kb
Can't write off city kids.Give Ss the tools & quality instruction as"affluent"schools to see the learning. https://t.co/5eGlxv9weG
A5: The whole concept that "urban" and "inner city" youth require specialized instruction is coded. They can learn like other kids
A7. Learning how to advocate for my child in a system that may not even be aware that there are issues.
A7: It would give the parent an insight into their child's experience w/a variety of Ts. Reassuring and/or unsettling.
A7) also, I imagine it's empowering to be a model for your child. reimagining a space that was once used to
We have to continue speaking up and out, even if we’re threading the needle. Subvert, take up space. https://t.co/RJopFezTAq
A7. Don't know yet but am hoping to know next year! I do think it will be so incredibly challenging. :/ https://t.co/ffKD5FEOnL
A7: Though no longer in the school house, it definitely means people hate to see me coming. 😂 https://t.co/bWlgjngLgt
A7: Answer, Part II: This is why I don't teach in the district where my kids go to school. I don't want any fears of retribution.
a7) marginalize members of the community. You're change agents!
I guess I wonder if the alternative to deficit thinking is equality or reversing it...
Coming op on Q8, thinking about policy and spaces
and warriors game, my TL is a messy place Right now
