#BetterTogetherCA Archive

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jenammen Mar 13 @ 10:00 PM EDT

Welcome to our chat: Examining Bias to Strengthen School Communities. Please intro yourself, grade, student pop #BetterTogetherCA

JennaWachtel Mar 13 @ 10:01 PM EDT

I'm Jenna, an early learning coach in East Palo Alto, CA #BetterTogetherCA

MrsCox007 Mar 13 @ 10:02 PM EDT

Linda Cox, I teach grades 9-12. Business Classes at West Ranch HS in Santa Clarita. Pop is 2500. #BetterTogetherCA

Auburn87girl Mar 13 @ 10:03 PM EDT

Hi Jen #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @jenammen, @JennaWachtel

SaraMariePate1 Mar 13 @ 10:04 PM EDT

My name is Sara! I work for a non profit org. in education :) #BetterTogetherCA

jenammen Mar 13 @ 10:05 PM EDT

Q1: What makes a strong school community? #BetterTogetherCA

JennaWachtel Mar 13 @ 10:06 PM EDT

A1: I think a strong school community is one where all voices are heard and respected - adults and kids #BetterTogetherCA

abbeybrown26 Mar 13 @ 10:07 PM EDT

#BetterTogetherCA Abbey Brown. I teach 2nd grade at Willow Oaks. East Palo Alto.

Auburn87girl Mar 13 @ 10:08 PM EDT

Trust #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @jenammen

jenammen Mar 13 @ 10:09 PM EDT

A1: Complete this sentence: School community is… #BetterTogetherCA

MrsCox007 Mar 13 @ 10:10 PM EDT

A1: An inspirational leader, respect, fluid communication, did I say respect.... an engaged learning community #BetterTogetherCA

Auburn87girl Mar 13 @ 10:10 PM EDT

Inclusive, safe, welcoming for all #BetterTogetherCA

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LArrowsmithWR Mar 13 @ 10:10 PM EDT

Sorry I'm late - Laura Arrowsmith, 11th grade US History West Ranch High School #BetterTogetherCA

SaraMariePate1 Mar 13 @ 10:12 PM EDT

A1: Safe and welcoming environment #BetterTogetherCA

jenammen Mar 13 @ 10:12 PM EDT

Q2: How do you build community throughout the year? #BetterTogetherCA

LArrowsmithWR Mar 13 @ 10:13 PM EDT

A1: Affirming, inspiring, empowering #BetterTogetherCA

LArrowsmithWR Mar 13 @ 10:14 PM EDT

I may have missed a cue or question - do you mean in my classroom or on campus? #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @jenammen

MrsCox007 Mar 13 @ 10:14 PM EDT

A2: You begin with proper planning - strategy. Build a team who has the best interest of all at hand. #BetterTogetherCA

JennaWachtel Mar 13 @ 10:14 PM EDT

A2: constantly investing in people and relationships #BetterTogetherCA

abbeybrown26 Mar 13 @ 10:15 PM EDT

A1: shared values. #BetterTogetherCA

jenammen Mar 13 @ 10:16 PM EDT

A2:Five innovative ways to create classroom community https://t.co/nF8i2BpaGl @edutopia #BetterTogetherCA

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JennaWachtel Mar 13 @ 10:17 PM EDT

. @jenammen hmm listening, prioritizing people whenever possible. Would love other tips too! #BetterTogetherCA

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jenammen Mar 13 @ 10:18 PM EDT

. @JennaWachtel Use Dialogue Circles to Grow Classroom Community https://t.co/7B0Ripps4h @edutopia #BetterTogetherCA

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CATeacherSummit - Moderator Mar 13 @ 10:19 PM EDT

Love this idea! Have any Ts tried dialogue circles? #BetterTogetherCA

jenammen Mar 13 @ 10:18 PM EDT

. @JennaWachtel Use Dialogue Circles to Grow Classroom Community https://t.co/7B0Ripps4h @edutopia #BetterTogetherCA
In reply to @JennaWachtel, @edutopia

jenammen Mar 13 @ 10:19 PM EDT

. @abbeybrown26 how do name shared values as a class? #BetterTogetherCA

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jenammen Mar 13 @ 10:20 PM EDT

The Essentials of Diversity Responsive Schools https://t.co/Rca8GyxZDw @Tolerance_org #BetterTogetherCA

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jenammen Mar 13 @ 10:21 PM EDT

Shifting gears... Q3: What is unconscious bias? #BetterTogetherCA

MrsCox007 Mar 13 @ 10:23 PM EDT

A3: A bias you are not aware you hold.. In teaching... we may feel a certain way towards a student by the way they dress. #BetterTogetherCA

JennaWachtel Mar 13 @ 10:23 PM EDT

Q3: when you don't know about your bias.. when good intentions don't quite align with actions/words #BetterTogetherCA

LArrowsmithWR Mar 13 @ 10:23 PM EDT

A3: I would say lowering expectations for some students, possibly without realizing it #BetterTogetherCA

jenammen Mar 13 @ 10:24 PM EDT

A3: Here's one definition. @KirwanInstitute #BetterTogetherCA

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jenammen Mar 13 @ 10:25 PM EDT

. @LArrowsmithWR @CATeacherSummit definitely one way this can appear. #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @LArrowsmithWR, @CATeacherSummit

Auburn87girl Mar 13 @ 10:25 PM EDT

Or act... #BetterTogetherCA Teachers might perceive behaviors differently based on their experiences

In reply to @MrsCox007, @CATeacherSummit

jenammen Mar 13 @ 10:28 PM EDT

Read more about Implicit Bias here: https://t.co/L9OwEebcVc @KirwanInstitute #BetterTogetherCA

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jenammen Mar 13 @ 10:29 PM EDT

Unconscious bias made tangible... Microagressions https://t.co/S75mNpBEhI @nytimes #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @nytimes

jenammen Mar 13 @ 10:30 PM EDT

Retweet Myth Busting Implicit Bias w/ @KirwanInstitute #BetterTogetherCA

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KirwanInstitute Oct 5 @ 2:28 PM EDT

What is fact and what is fiction? The Kirwan Institute takes on some common misconceptions about #ImplicitBias!

jenammen Mar 13 @ 10:31 PM EDT

Q4: In what ways does unconscious bias show up in our school communities? #BetterTogetherCA

Auburn87girl Mar 13 @ 10:31 PM EDT

These resources are AMAZING!! #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @jenammen, @KirwanInstitute

jenammen Mar 13 @ 10:32 PM EDT

A4 Example: A teacher videos their teaching of a lesson and notices they call on boys 95% of the time. Other examples? #BetterTogetherCA

Auburn87girl Mar 13 @ 10:34 PM EDT

Seating arrangements in the classroom #BetterTogetherCA

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MrsCox007 Mar 13 @ 10:34 PM EDT

A4: Perhaps only calling on students we know are going to add to the productive conversation #BetterTogetherCA

JennaWachtel Mar 13 @ 10:34 PM EDT

A4: when school staff report being scared of certain families (usually dad's of color) #BetterTogetherCA

Auburn87girl Mar 13 @ 10:35 PM EDT

Me neither!! #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @jenammen, @nytimes

jenammen Mar 13 @ 10:36 PM EDT

A4: Microaggressions in the Classroom, an interactive illustration https://t.co/IGa3PZ01Sz @educationweek #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @educationweek

jenammen Mar 13 @ 10:37 PM EDT

. @JennaWachtel that's a hard one to like but very real #BetterTogetherCA

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jenammen Mar 13 @ 10:37 PM EDT

What can you do about bias? https://t.co/uzR0lYGhpL @mtv @LookDifferent #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @MTV, @LookDifferent

jenammen Mar 13 @ 10:38 PM EDT

Thank you @abbeybrown26 so important! #BetterTogetherCA

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abbeybrown26 Mar 13 @ 10:36 PM EDT

we make our rights & responsibilities at the beginning of the year, & as issues arise, we amend rights and responsibilities.
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jenammen Mar 13 @ 10:39 PM EDT

People share their expereinces with microaggressions https://t.co/zArrHltS73 #BetterTogetherCA

LArrowsmithWR Mar 13 @ 10:39 PM EDT

Constatly reflect on WHY we make the decisions we do-#BetterTogetherCA

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jenammen Mar 13 @ 10:40 PM EDT

#Microagressions in Everyday Life with @deraldwingsue https://t.co/XtUH0XygkY #BetterTogetherCA

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jenammen Mar 13 @ 10:40 PM EDT

Q5: If you noticed unconscious bias in yourself or school community how might you address it? #BetterTogetherCA

CATeacherSummit - Moderator Mar 13 @ 10:41 PM EDT

Thanks for sharing so many amazing resources, @jenammen! Curious to learn more. #BetterTogetherCA

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jenammen Mar 13 @ 10:40 PM EDT

#Microagressions in Everyday Life with @deraldwingsue https://t.co/XtUH0XygkY #BetterTogetherCA
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jenammen Mar 13 @ 10:42 PM EDT

A5: Practice speaking up with @tolerance_org pocket guide and video scenarios here https://t.co/DfKxBFes6S #BetterTogetherCA

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jenammen Mar 13 @ 10:43 PM EDT

Prepare Yourself to Speak Up! https://t.co/t5tlN5QWx9 @Tolerance_org #BetterTogetherCA

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jenammen Mar 13 @ 10:44 PM EDT

How to respond to everyday bias..."See this, Say That" https://t.co/lGUCWgoGZb @mtv @LookDifferent #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @MTV, @LookDifferent

aiccucal Mar 13 @ 10:45 PM EDT

The #BetterTogetherCA Twitter Chat starts NOW! Tonight's Topic: Examining Unconscious Bias to Strengthen School Communities

jenammen Mar 13 @ 10:45 PM EDT

Give students voice, co-construct community with cogens https://t.co/LzZondYnZI @chrisemdin #BetterTogetherCA

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jenammen Mar 13 @ 10:46 PM EDT

Q6: How can an awareness of and attention to unconscious bias strengthen school communities? #BetterTogetherCA

CATeacherSummit - Moderator Mar 13 @ 10:49 PM EDT

awareness will help to uncover teacher language that may effect students negatively #BetterTogetherCA

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LArrowsmithWR Mar 13 @ 10:50 PM EDT

A6: less hurt feelings due to perceived slights and more appreciation of Ts and Ss strengths. #BetterTogetherCA

jenammen Mar 13 @ 10:51 PM EDT

. @CATeacherSummit we all make mistakes with awareness we can acknowledge and apologize if necessary #BetterTogetherCA

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MrsCox007 Mar 13 @ 10:52 PM EDT

A6: Anytime you have an awareness, plan to address... that is a move in the right direction. #BetterTogetherCA

jenammen Mar 13 @ 10:53 PM EDT

. @MrsCox007 once you see you cannot unsee #BetterTogetherCA

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jenammen Mar 13 @ 10:53 PM EDT

. @LArrowsmithWR so true #BetterTogetherCA

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jenammen Mar 13 @ 10:54 PM EDT

Q7: What is one way you can further develop your awareness of unconscious biases? #BetterTogetherCA

SaraMariePate1 Mar 13 @ 10:54 PM EDT

A6: Results in an equal place of learning where every child can have the potential to flourish #BetterTogetherCA

jenammen Mar 13 @ 10:54 PM EDT

A7: We've all got 'em, test yourself for hidden bias @Tolerance_org https://t.co/whRUAx6r9Q #BetterTogetherCA

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jenammen Mar 13 @ 10:55 PM EDT

Take the IAT- Implicit Associations Test https://t.co/XqPR61H1Wo #BetterTogetherCA

MrsCox007 Mar 13 @ 10:56 PM EDT

A7: take the test, read up on the topic... try to be conscious of our bias decisions. #BetterTogetherCA

SaraMariePate1 Mar 13 @ 10:56 PM EDT

A7: Daily self check-ins, self assessment #BetterTogetherCA

LArrowsmithWR Mar 13 @ 10:56 PM EDT

A7: When presenting to staff have a trusted friend track words and facial expressions that may reveal bias #BetterTogetherCA

jenammen Mar 13 @ 10:57 PM EDT

A7: Read "For White Folks Who Teach in the Hood... and the Rest of Y'All Too" https://t.co/HbvigtclFC @chrisemdin #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @chrisemdin

jenammen Mar 13 @ 10:59 PM EDT

Elementary School version of @chrisemdin 's Cogens @ms_brice_second https://t.co/3AFQbwgc9u #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @chrisemdin, @ms_brice_second

CATeacherSummit - Moderator Mar 13 @ 10:59 PM EDT

Great idea, @LArrowsmithWR! Could do this to track Ss called on in class too, if possible to have a peer join your class. #BetterTogetherCA

In reply to @LArrowsmithWR