#resiliencechat Archive
Co-moderated by Dr. Robert Martinez and Sara Truebridge, #resiliencechat focuses on promoting resilience amongst educators and students.
Monday January 18, 2016
10:00 PM EST
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Welcome to ! Who is out there joining us today?
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Good to have you here, Sherry!
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Out here for the time being.
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Checking in tonight - not completely new, but it has been too long! Denver, CO, ECE teacher, Reggio-inspired, M.A. Ed. Psy.
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7:00 PM PST Starting up right now.
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Stacey Johnston from LV,NV.
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So glad to have you join us here at tonight, Danielle!!!
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This is AKA and co-moderator of
Whos is out there tonight?
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Monica here from Coquitlam, BC
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Good to have you with us again, Barbara!
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Craig from Vancouver, BC joining tonight!
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I'm baaaaaack :) so excited!!
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Hello ! Laura here from KC. Instructional Coach Turner HS. Happy to be back with this beautiful community.
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YAY!!! You've been missed!
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Hi
Carl from Emerald Australia
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So great to have you back in !
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Dorothy here from Webster, NY
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Good to have you here, Dorothy!!!!
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Finally made it on time. Good morning from India
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YAY! Australia is represented!
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So, nu, what is tonight's tidbit?
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YES!!! On time! Lovin' it from India!
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Of course, today is Birthday--, and we thought we'd reflect a bon his messages, words and
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So glad you are here too!!!
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Tonight's topic is in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.: "In MLK Jr's Words and Yours."
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For tonight's , I am going to post a MLK quote and then ask a question prompted from the quote. But before we get started...
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I always start with a Tidbit. Here's an interesting one about MLK you may not have known...
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Tidbit: Martin Luther King Jr's first name was originally "Michael"
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OK..Let's get started on our MLK quotes that will prompt another insightful ...
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Will be an interesting with a Canadian perspective. https://t.co/XKtO7NWJVG
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Tonight's topic is in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.: "In MLK Jr's Words and Yours."
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So good to see you, Tim!!
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the ability to adapt, manage crisis or stressful situations, turn them into opportunities and retain strength of purpose
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Sitting here with daughter who is just before Year 12. Has considerable HW (about 60hrs). Showing good resilience
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Good evening, everyone!! Hope you all enjoyed the 3 day weekend!!
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Q1: What matters to you --and you will NEVER stay silent about it?
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Letter from Birmingham jail is a testament to eloquence and perseverance over injustice
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the ability 2 adapt manage crisis or stressful situations, turn them into opportunities and retain strength of purpose
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A1 The importance of student agency and voice. Nothing matters more, thought many things support it.
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Hi everyone!Christine from Montana
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A1: Keeping kids at the center of our work. Schools (and what goes on inside) are for children, not adults.
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A1 Social justice. Some specific issues grab me, but I am very outspoken about disability rights, specifically SpEd
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A1: that all children have the right to an education
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I love the videos you post!
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Stepping out there w Q1: When you consider the resolve in the man, do you consider all of his challenges, or successes?
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A1: I will never stop speaking the truth that children are citizens at birth.
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A2: That we are all different on the outside but more similar than not on the inside! https://t.co/4VgNw2h0GC
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Q1: What matters to you --and you will NEVER stay silent about it?
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Hi everybody -- I'm Vivett from NYC. So nice to be here with al of you!
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I will start tomorrow w/King's essay "The Purpose of Ed" to set the tone of the second semester.
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A1 I wrote poems abt SpEdhttp://fumblingaboutinthedark.blogspot.com/2016/01/the-differently-deranged-god-of-special.html
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A1 Respect - for everyone, and by everyone, no matter the age. It needs to be modelled, accepted, and encouraged.
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Always great to have you here, Vivett!
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A1) A sense of fairness. Somes up a lot of things but will always intervene when it is lacking
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-- posted a Q1 too---Time for flexibility!!!!
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MLK gets me thinking about initiatives like - important for resilient CND relationships
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A1) I will never be quiet about how everyone needs love and kindness, especially the ones who have none to share
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Great idea. (That quote is coming up later ;)
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Agreed! https://t.co/Cb0wacqjaF
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A1 Respect - for everyone, and by everyone, no matter the age. It needs to be modelled, accepted, and encouraged.
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A1: Children of color are viewed from a deficit perspective--what they can't do and I will always show what they CAN do
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I'm seeing multiple questions tonight....
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“: Always great to have you here, Vivett! ” I've missed this chat so much! Thank you!
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well said, I appreciate your insight!
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Both chllnges & strngths mke a man who he is. I blve in . Work with the strengths.
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We def have our own issues and stories to look back at.
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Sorry about that! For some reason my twitter feed wasn't picking up https://t.co/4D0knjd8Ww
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I'm seeing multiple questions tonight....
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A1:I love teaching about non-violent resistance, especially with all the crazy stuff that happens around the world daily.
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that children have equality of opportunity through public education
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MLK Quote #2 coming up...
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BTW--my Twitter is acting up a bit too...
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A1 we are all made up of challenges & successes. How we handle uncertainty and being uncomfortable builds
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A1: How we make our Ss feel with our culture, actions, and values! If we aren't there to build them up... ???
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I'm seeing answers, but not Q's... 👀
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A2) Content teaches itself. Our role is often to develop social skills and encourage personalities
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Q2: What do you feel is the true goal of education?
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Hi, Lisa from Pittsburgh; mod for . Unable to see feed. Will try next week. :(
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If possible, may someone please reiterate Q1 for tonight's chat? I seemed to have missed it. TY.
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A1 Years ago my BFF and I were on bus trip to DC to participate in pro choice march. I have had abortion. No hypocrite.
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For folk I've opened feed on a separate page to follow questions but yes something is not feeding right
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And here was the Q1: What matters to you --and you will NEVER stay silent about it?
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And here was the Q1: What matters to you --and you will NEVER stay silent about it?
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A2: Development of an educated thinking citizen.
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A2: to reveal each child's potential
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A2: I believe the true goal of education is to help learners fall in love with the world. We take care of what we love.
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Love how and are truly testing our resilience tonight!!
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a2: empower Ss to have tools, skills and knowledge to be independent positive global citizens
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-- For some reason, I'm not seeing the Qs your posing -- HELP! 😩🙋🏽
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A2: To empower students to speak their truth
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A2: Understanding of self, others, the world and one's place in it.
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I may try rebooting so carry on for a minute with the first 2 questions...
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And I'm not seeing the questions.
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A1 If I stop speaking out about things that matter to me, it will be because I no longer have capacity to speak.
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“: And here was the Q1: What matters to you --and you will NEVER stay silent about it? ”TY!
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“: And here was the Q1: What matters to you --and you will NEVER stay silent about it? ”TY!
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A2: To make students' lives and experiences matter
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Carol from Long Island ready to chat with for a bit.
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A1 I will either be dead or senile.
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copied and pasted: Q1: What matters to you --and you will NEVER stay silent about it?
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Either am I. Can someone repost the Q's?
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A1 Hope everyone is focussed on the disservice we do kids when we sanitize into talking points
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A2: To equip ss with what they new to survive in this world beyond academics
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A2: to give people the tools to pursue their passions in an ethical way
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I consider his strengths in the face of his challenges.
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A2 - True goal of education is to develop independent, self-directed learners responsible for their learning.
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Yes! To be in the world and of the world.
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The real Q1 for tonight--- https://t.co/0udvxO2dkp
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“: And here was the Q1: What matters to you --and you will NEVER stay silent about it? ”TY!
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I am back...is this any better?
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A1: I will never stay quiet about the need for every child to have safety, an education, a supportive adult, and more.
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You said it better than I did!
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A2: Help Ss see themselves as a learner who can overcome challenges &reach their potential. Help them believe in themselves.
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A2 I think the ultimate goals of education are to enable kids to be their authentic selves, help build a better world.
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Perseverance, stamina, courage in the face of challenges make an amazing figure in history.
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A2) To help Ss learn how to think for themselves and know that knowledge is POWER
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Love everyone's resilience tonight with my feed!! AND loving these answers!
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It's technically from Sabrina, the Audrey Hepburn original, haha.
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Let's see what happens when I try to post the next quote and question -of course feel free to respond to any in any order...
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A1: Education. Politicians need to stop trying to determine the future of our kids.
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respect. For everyone, and everything. It IRKS me when anyone disrespects someone else.
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A1: I will NEVER stay quiet about chasm in educational resources in this country that is divided along race & class lines.
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What matters to me: voice to be raised & joined w others to exhibit creativity & risktaking. A1
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Q3: What are you doing for others?
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Thank you for restating the Q in your A! 😂👍🏽👍🏽
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(Are my Tweets coming through now?)
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A3: Using my words and actions to build people up instead of tearing them down.
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The words we use really matter!
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A2 true goal of ed is to teach to the heart. Build Ss up to be the best they can be in all that they do.To believe in self
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A3: I keep others meaningful company as we learn and teach together.
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I love this and believe in this so!!!!
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A2: The true goal of education is to develop and nurture a life-long, self-directed passion for knowledge & truth.
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Says tweet is unavailable so Q2 is not coming through. Nor is 3. What's up tonight?
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I like that! We do take care of what we love!
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A3) Encourage, support, listen, hug, kiss boo-boos, I smile, tell them I love them and I believe in them
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can you lead a training on this?!?! great reminder https://t.co/sFURdsXphX
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A3: Using my words and actions to build people up instead of tearing them down.
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Rob...your Q3 isn't coming through either.
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A2 I worked in urban high poverty schools where I see children of color wanting to learn. We need to be there for them
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If you didn't see it, Q3 (from Sara) was: What are you doing for others?
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...have I said how much I am loving these responses and answers? So poignant and meaningful!
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But is it not the journey that derives both ? https://t.co/bxRr48pcIb
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Both chllnges & strngths mke a man who he is. I blve in . Work with the strengths.
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A3) i would like to think I am there to support and be an example
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A2: The true goal of education is shaping young people so that one day they can/want to independently learn.
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A3. Brings me back to my initial personal goal: servant leadership for staff and community.
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Bill...related to anything in particular?
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A2 the true goal of education is to provide freedom by enabling choice, level the playing field while enriching lives
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hard goal to attain at times though! Some Ss have huge walls around them!
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A3 I'm trying to support, nudge, challenge, share, and promote colleagues, other people, and for that matter students.
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A3 My job is to tell your stories - share how learners can do anything if we give them the opportunities - I learn from you!
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A3 help, support, and provide assistance
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Provide space for and voices to rise from deep inside through global outreach. A3
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A3 Just being there for them, offering an ear, shoulder, or hug helps them through the day. Let your life be an example.
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Good question. That's how I saw it in her feed. I'm taking it generally.
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A3 I'm advocating for S's so they will reach their full potential while showing them a better way, kindness & love
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Well said...speaking of voice... ;)
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A3: I take notice of and help those less fortunate than me whom I come in contact with daily. A smile. A meal. A kind word.
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A3 Help be the cheerleaders for your colleagues and students. Highlight success.
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sometimes all someone needs is to hear that they are doing a good job.
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Yes...it is a very "open ended" question--interpret as you like...
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Having trouble tonight with the Q's and don't want to hold things up. Next week perhaps...
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A3 Biggest thing is to "listen" -- it's also hardest thing. Show you care, build relationships based on trust and respect
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Yes, I think it's impt to not forget about being there for our colleagues
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A3 Reminds me of Hillel: If not for myself then who am I? If not for others, what am I? If not now, when?
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A3: I offer as much positivity to my Ss & peers.Many times the envirnmnt in school is negative- sadly 😁
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Feed not coming through not sure what's going on :(
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I don't think you are alone. Something is awry today in the Twittersphere
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True but we start the journey with a few. keep adding n subtracting in the course
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Let's see what happens when I try to post QUOTE 4...
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No worries Sara. And thanks...
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Sorry I'm late. Council was long!
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A3: coaching giving back to honor those who gave of their time and talents during my youth
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This is huge! This is where it all starts. Listening. True communication. Trust.
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Q4: What is a challenge or a controversy that you have not shied away from?
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A3 Check out this from Chris Watkins from UK - how to avoid the "Space Invaders" and notice learning https://t.co/Hwy34tSnYR
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(Did Q4 come through on ?)
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I'm fascinated by the dialogue tonight and I'm letting my thoughts resonate in my head and my heart on this glorious
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Thanks Vivett https://t.co/sm50HRgNVf
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This is huge! This is where it all starts. Listening. True communication. Trust.
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from Sara: "Q4: What is a challenge or a controversy that you have not shied away from? "
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A4: loving my children and students even when they've done something wrong, never giving up hope
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For those who follow these things Venus Williams just got knocked out of the Australian Open in the 1st round
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Amazing words by that ring true today.
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and I have had to persevere through myriad changes that have negatively impacted our students of color
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A3 I grew up in DC and was there during "I have a Dream Speech" - with my class. I'll never forget that day.
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Q4 What is a challenge or controversy that you have not shied away from?
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A4: preboxed kids. No child's life is predetermined and the all can learn... We need to tap into "how" they learn
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from choice voice comes-we need to give every student that opportunity to be heard A2
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A4) Defending Ss who have been "written off" as unable to achieve. Fires me up big time and been cause of many battles
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4A) additional recess time, true authentic student centered learning, no drill & kill, no teach to test
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S4: standing up to homophobia one of the last allowable public shamings
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Ah...this one appeared. A4: Teaching parents how to advocate for their children in school. Without fail.
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Love this!! Are you still in touch w/some of those students?
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Yes, we have! You help build my resilience. I'm so grateful to have you as my fellow colleague.
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A3 I try to mirror the truth, and support Ss to see where they are and to move forward - together
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A4: Rather than discourage a child frm making "scary" art (as requested by boss at the time), I introduced him to Ed Gorey.
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A4: Greatest challenge this yr has been balancing personal life w my work life. School kids & own kids have both needed me.
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A4 I have not shied away from the challenge of helping keep going tonight! ;-)
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A4 I worked with 4th-8th gr teachers in Oakland dev PBL - blown away by the kids, how they persevered and showed
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A4: my special needs Ss being lifted up (not torn down) in their gen-ed classes/extra-curricular
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It's also impt to speak "Truth to power"
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A4 What have I shied away from? Nothing comes to mind.
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"Let them play! Let them Play! Let them Play! https://t.co/3migj3GQGu
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4A) additional recess time, true authentic student centered learning, no drill & kill, no teach to test
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MLK Quote 5 on its way...
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Worklife integration is a huge issue facing employees, esp. working parents. Daily struggles for most.
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Life is a series of challenges. Being an advocate for the disabled youth is important. A4
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A couple. Their interpretation: All people are colorful!
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A challenge that I have not shied away from is stopping the school-to-prison pipeline that our male students of color feed.
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Thank you for the chat tonight.
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And standing up to racism. Can be a big fight sometimes but will stand my ground https://t.co/oCFOi6rtDP
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S4: standing up to homophobia one of the last allowable public shamings
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Q5: Who/what is standing on YOUR boot?
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A4 Lucky to have opportunities to see learners go way beyond what was expected of them. Love watching learning happen.
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-Freaking-right! https://t.co/ebq7DTVh6b
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A4 I have not shied away from the challenge of helping keep going tonight! ;-)
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A4 I am not bashful. I am a curmudgeon. Makes me a bit surly when I speak up. Hopefully not obnoxious.
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Always great to have you here!
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let them build, create, explore, imagine, problem solve!! Absolutely!!
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good for you! Proud of you!
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from Sara: "Q5: Who/what is standing on YOUR boot? "
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A4 I know I need to decide my path, stay in the classroom & lead from there or move on to a new challenge
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A5 I'm pretty good at standing on my own darn boot, probably better than anyone else.
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A4 Once when I had Kid O and Q with me, saw teenaged girl being bullied. Told the boys to knock it off, and went on my way.
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We are born with only nothingness with only It's Now and I'm Here as our truth and our guide.
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Q4: I have also not shied away from pushing my students & myself to always think...deeply...reflectively...continually...
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A4: attempts to remove written response questions from social studies standardized provincial exams
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A5: The internal debate on the chicken and egg discussion of professionalism and pay in . Which comes first?
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Q5: Q5: Who/what is standing on YOUR boot?
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Q5: Q5: Who/what is standing on YOUR boot?
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YES! I am my worst enemy! I would have to answer this question the same way.
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lots of talk about Ss w different abilities getting "teared down" tonight.. What can we do about this?
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A5 What boot? I don't see it. I take it off. I keep going.
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A5) Not sure I should name names, but people who have a very fixed view of how to educate and hat it is about
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A7: through being present! https://t.co/Dbwcy4GlGB
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Q7 Much research places Teachers @ the heart of engagement. How do you build relationships w/ Ss to show them that you care?
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We are shuttling the Q to the
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GREAT question b/c something MUST be done about it.
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A5) Me and that little voice inside my head
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I am with you there. Hard to do, & harder to coach Ps to support their own children at times
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A5 I'm the kind that got in trouble because I did a showcase of kids work w/out permission - BTW - for the whole district.
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The state is standing on my boots,but I occasionally slip them off-& keep on doing what's best for my Ss
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Having been bullied as a kid, I always favor the underdog.
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Interesting but I believe there are some inborn gifts too.
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Thank you. Your encouragement means a lot!
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What's Q5? Says (again) tweet is unavailable.
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A5 Mean girls. No matter how old I get, seems they are always there.
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MLK QUOTE 6 on its way...
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I get that sometimes - more people applying general principles than anyone w/me in person, for the moment.
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would love a dedicated to SPED. Maybe , & other Ss could join in!?
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A5 just show kids how to create projects around interests, meet standards, show evidence of learning demonstrating mastery
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A5: no one. I continuously strive to engage the kids and inspire growth. I don't take no for an answer.
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A5 fear, fear of failure, fear of making the wrong decision, fear of leaving something I love, definitely fear
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continue to advocate for them until it becomes the norm- for everyone involved..
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I'm reposting. Here you go again: "Q5: Who/what is standing on YOUR boot? "
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A5 Sometimes mean girls (women) trigger me. Challenge not to be.
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One is not born gifted. One must learn to become that way. https://t.co/N80Mq6GvK6
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Interesting but I believe there are some inborn gifts too.
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I actually got told my best days were behind me. And that was meant to be encouraging
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that is a battle...when the time is right, the best decision will present itself
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A5 Sit with those who are resistant to find out why, work through it, guide them so they want to change, grow, innovate...
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I wasn't bullied and every time, it's me and the underdog. I love who they think.
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Good Lord. Oh dear.
Shame they were so wrong, though! ;-)
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ok it's not just me seeing that. I was confused.
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from Sara: "Q6: What is YOUR dream? "
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Thank you so much for helping out with the postings tonight on !!!!
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but that's just feeding in to what they want, no?
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Mostly that we are larger than we are.
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Oh my Carl I hope you show them and that your best days are just around the corner https://t.co/24aMP4YZYh
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I actually got told my best days were behind me. And that was meant to be encouraging
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A5: White privilege; Racism; Capitalism; Sexism; Overall ignorance, pretty much sums it up!
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Let's here it for true honesty--and especially for the joy of doggy daycare!
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A6: That all children will learn how to love themselves and others
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A6: To open several B&B's for homeless college students. They have the drive - they need a home & support.
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A6 My dream is to see teaching and learning change so Ts aren't the hardest working ones in room and Ss own & drive learning
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If I am triggered, yes, very much so. Why I must resist that.
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Damn....your response was real...fear is the enemy...Don't feed it...it's a lie.
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Any time you want a pick me or encouragement, I am here for you!
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A6: My dream is to characterize the culture of childhood w profundity thru facilitation & representation of toddler voices.
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A6: That all students will learn how to use their talents to uplift others
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A6 my dream is education to go back to the business of making well rounded, intelligent citizens who will change the world
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A6: That All Lives would really matter
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A6 Constantly changes. I guess ultimately, to have relatively few regrets late in life. To do and be my best (possible).
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now if only I could spell ;) "hear"
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Q7: What will you do tomorrow as a result of tonight?
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I'm too tired to sugar coat it. I eventually stand up to it but it can be so draining until that time
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A6 My dream is to bring back play, joy, creativity and encourage innovation. We need to stop creating "learned helplessness"
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PS: Couldn't be bothered doing any telling. They can watch my actions or else, it is really their problem not mine
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from Sara: "Q7: What will you do tomorrow as a result of tonight? "
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A6: my wish (rubbing the lamp) is to grant everyone 1.Patience 2.Understanding 3.Respect
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A6) for my "kids" to hear me say "I believe in you, you can do this" when they doubt themselves
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A6 My dream is to have enough money to help many people, so we can thrive together as a community.
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A6) My dream is that we all be accepted for who we are and that actions and intentions are seen before words
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A6: To strive, to seek, to find and not to yield. To enthusiastically go down the road less travelled
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A7 Maybe I'll go a little easier on myself than I might otherwise.
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I feel you...just want you to know that you're not alone.
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Yes and our children need to live their future not our past https://t.co/0vqPrz71WN
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A6: That All Lives would really matter
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A6 Another dream is to publish a book of poetry, and do things on my bucket list. Allowed to be a bit self centered.
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A7: Tomorrow, I will ask my preschool students what there dreams are - and what a dream is.
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Q7: What will you do tomorrow as a result of tonight?
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A6 my dream is my S's lives are better for knowing me, I'm making a difference in their lives, that I'm building them up
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A6: that we really will all live in peace at some point in my lifetime.
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A6 Another dream is to help get peer to peer democracy off the ground.
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I can't thank everyone here at enough for their resilience with my Twitter issues. Great chat, as always! Love this PLN!
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A7: Tomorrow, I will ask my preschool students what their dreams are - and what a dream is.
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thank you, there is comfort in that.
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A6 I believe.. following has made my heart soar.
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...and I am sure you are!
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A6 Another dream is to see to it that both our daughters end up OK and taken care of in this crazy world.
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From Sara: "I can't thank everyone here at enough for their resilience with my Twitter issues. (...)"
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A7: dream bigger, try harder, and make more JOY!
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from Sara: "... Great chat, as always! Love this PLN!"
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I bet their answers will be priceless!
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Oh what a night! https://t.co/py1hGWVvQ2
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I can't thank everyone here at enough for their resilience with my Twitter issues. Great chat, as always! Love this PLN!
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A7 What I will do tomorrow is reflect on how I can help others and do what I can to make a difference.
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