#NoVAedchat Archive | Participate

NoVAEdChat Aug 9 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #NoVAedchat! Please intro yourself and tell us about yourself with a gif or image! Tag a friend who should join us!!

participatechat Aug 9 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Participate in the upcoming #NoVAedchat by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/BktjsLOe1d

RashidaJGreen Aug 9 @ 8:00 PM EDT

#NoVaEdChat

NoVAEdChat Aug 9 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #NoVAedchat! Please intro yourself and tell us about yourself with a gif or image! Tag a friend who should join us!!

ReadWriteBlue2 Aug 9 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Yes!!! #NoVAedchat

RashidaJGreen Aug 9 @ 7:59 PM EDT

...can we just start early 💭🤔😝 #NoVaEdChat

TechyMargaret - Moderator Aug 9 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Tonight's chat may be the first for some of you! We are a friendly bunch - some tips here. Be sure to use #NoVAedchat in all your tweets!

MsClassNSession Aug 9 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Okay, I'm going to eat, tweet, and watch @CBSBigBrother!! 😜😜#NoVaEdChat

ReadWriteBlue2 Aug 9 @ 8:01 PM EDT

I'm Christina, 7th grade English teacher from MD, by way of MA😉 #NoVAedchat 📚

NoVAEdChat Aug 9 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #NoVAedchat! Please intro yourself and tell us about yourself with a gif or image! Tag a friend who should join us!!

TechyMargaret - Moderator Aug 9 @ 8:02 PM EDT

New to #novaedchat? Follow this conversation at the link below. It's a great way to follow along and keep up!

participatechat Aug 9 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Participate in the upcoming #NoVAedchat by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/BktjsLOe1d

RashidaJGreen Aug 9 @ 8:02 PM EDT

I'm super excited abt convos around equity. Invested as an AP in FCPS and mother of three girls ❤️ I see myself in Starr #NoVAedchat

ReadWriteBlue2 Aug 9 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Big Brother- me too!!! #NoVAedchat

MsClassNSession Aug 9 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Okay, I'm going to eat, tweet, and watch @CBSBigBrother!! 😜😜#NoVaEdChat

rosy_burke Aug 9 @ 8:02 PM EDT

I'm Rosy, I teach 4th grade in Delaware. And I'm a big Royals fan! #novaedchat

rgrov1013 Aug 9 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Rachel, MS librarian in FCPS. #NoVaEdChat @MrsB_reads, are you joining?

TechyMargaret - Moderator Aug 9 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Hi Stephanie! Glad you're here for #NoVAedchat! Multitasking for the win!

In reply to @MsClassNSession, @CBSBigBrother

GCMLibrary Aug 9 @ 8:03 PM EDT

You got this! #noVaEdChat

In reply to @MsClassNSession, @CBSBigBrother

GCMLibrary Aug 9 @ 8:03 PM EDT

#NoVaEdChat

GCMLibrary Aug 9 @ 8:02 PM EDT

I'm Krissy a HS Librarian in Falls Church VA. This is how I walk around my library. 😂

RashidaJGreen Aug 9 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Welcome! So happy you joined us #NoVaEdChat

In reply to @rosy_burke

mandymtaylor Aug 9 @ 8:03 PM EDT

I'm Mandy, elementary #educoach in TX. Excited to discuss this book. #NoVAedchat

TechyMargaret - Moderator Aug 9 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Hey Christina! So glad you're here! #Novaedchat

In reply to @ReadWriteBlue2

MLewisEdu Aug 9 @ 8:03 PM EDT

So excited!! Hey @RashidaJGreen!! #NoVaEdChat

MsClassNSession Aug 9 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Hello! Stephanie, Instructional Technology Coach from SC #NoVaEdChat

rosy_burke Aug 9 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Hey! Glad to see ya! #NoVaEdChat

In reply to @ReadWriteBlue2

RashidaJGreen Aug 9 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Whoop whoop! Happy you're here #NoVaEdChat

In reply to @ReadWriteBlue2

TechyMargaret - Moderator Aug 9 @ 8:03 PM EDT

LOVE this!! What a great photo! <3 #NoVAedchat

In reply to @RashidaJGreen

RashidaJGreen Aug 9 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Yyyyaayyy so happy you're here!! #NoVaEdChat

In reply to @MLewisEdu

TechyMargaret - Moderator Aug 9 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Hey Rosy! Glad you're here!! #NoVAedchat

In reply to @rosy_burke

acuteteacher Aug 9 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Katie G5 T @woodleyhillses so excited about this conversation! #NoVAedchat

RashidaJGreen Aug 9 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Thank you!!! #NoVaEdChat

In reply to @TechyMargaret

rosy_burke Aug 9 @ 8:04 PM EDT

I put tonight's chat on my calendar! I'm excited to be here! #NovAEdChat

In reply to @RashidaJGreen

ReadWriteBlue2 Aug 9 @ 8:04 PM EDT

Hi Rosy!! #NoVAEdchat

rosy_burke Aug 9 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Hey! Glad to see ya! #NoVaEdChat
In reply to @ReadWriteBlue2

RashidaJGreen Aug 9 @ 8:05 PM EDT

A1: Majorly Thought Provoking #NoVaEdChat

trebligycats Aug 9 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Hi! Stacy, middle school librarian in PWCS. #novaedchat

NoVAEdChat Aug 9 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Q1 What are three words you would use to describe the “The Hate U Give”? #NoVAedchat

RashidaJGreen Aug 9 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Oommmggg!! Are these your boys?!? Adorbs! #NoVaEdChat

In reply to @acuteteacher, @woodleyhillses

mckenrickreads Aug 9 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Alexa in Annandale VA. Reading teacher. Book lover. Mom of 3. #NoVAedchat

TechyMargaret - Moderator Aug 9 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Hey Rachel! Welcome! #NoVaedchat I used to pretend I was Belle.. loved reading and being whisked away to far off places in the books I loved

In reply to @rgrov1013, @MrsB_reads

mandymtaylor Aug 9 @ 8:05 PM EDT

I don't see myself in Starr, and that's why I feel like it's important for me to read her story. #NoVAedchat

In reply to @RashidaJGreen

GCMLibrary Aug 9 @ 8:05 PM EDT

DARIA!!! #novaedchat

In reply to @trebligycats

RashidaJGreen Aug 9 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Whoop whoop! SC in the house! #NoVaEdChat

In reply to @MsClassNSession

TechyMargaret - Moderator Aug 9 @ 8:05 PM EDT

*waves* Hey friend! FAB gif!! #NoVAedchat

In reply to @GCMLibrary

RashidaJGreen Aug 9 @ 8:06 PM EDT

I love that! That's why it's important for all people ❤️ #NoVaEdChat

In reply to @mandymtaylor

mkgderose Aug 9 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Hi! Mary Kate here, Literacy Resource T for FCPS Title I. So excited for this chat! #NoVAedchat

TechyMargaret - Moderator Aug 9 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Hey there!! So glad you're here Mary! #NoVAedchat

In reply to @MLewisEdu, @RashidaJGreen

acuteteacher Aug 9 @ 8:06 PM EDT

hahahaha yes they are my wild animals! #NoVaEdChat

In reply to @RashidaJGreen, @woodleyhillses

cait_fiocchi Aug 9 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Cait IC @woodleyhillses Love this pillow stealing dog and excited about tonight's #NoVaEdChat

rgrov1013 Aug 9 @ 8:06 PM EDT

A1: Powerful, important, necessary #Novaedchat

ReadWriteBlue2 Aug 9 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Thanks- good luck to you too! I go back the 23rd, Ss on the 5th. You? #NoVAEdchat

rosy_burke Aug 9 @ 8:05 PM EDT

When does school start for you? I have high hopes for us this year! :)
In reply to @ReadWriteBlue2

RashidaJGreen Aug 9 @ 8:06 PM EDT

One of my fav people! So happy you're joining us tonight! #novaedchat

In reply to @cait_fiocchi, @woodleyhillses

TechyMargaret - Moderator Aug 9 @ 8:07 PM EDT

A1 Powerful, thought provoking, tough. #NoVAedchat

GCMLibrary Aug 9 @ 8:07 PM EDT

A1 important, relevant, meaningful #thug #noVaEdChat

FilsingerEDU Aug 9 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Hi all! I'm Jen, HS English teacher. Sorry I'm a few min late! I'm soaking up the last days of summer like Olaf. ⛄️ #NoVaEdChat

acuteteacher Aug 9 @ 8:07 PM EDT

RILEY!!! #NoVaEdChat

In reply to @cait_fiocchi, @woodleyhillses

mandymtaylor Aug 9 @ 8:07 PM EDT

A1: Timely, relevant, crucial. #NoVAedchat

RavenAngelica Aug 9 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Hi! I'm Raven, I'm a literacy coach in Northern Virginia! Me right now... #NoVaEdChat

MrsPhifer_Reads Aug 9 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Hi 👋🏾 I'm a reading teacher in Dublin, Ohio. Looking forward discussing #THUG 📚 #NoVaEdChat

trebligycats Aug 9 @ 8:07 PM EDT

A1. True, convicting, and important. #novaedchat

NoVAEdChat Aug 9 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Q1 What are three words you would use to describe the “The Hate U Give”? #NoVAedchat

rosy_burke Aug 9 @ 8:07 PM EDT

A1 Realistic, strong, necessary #NoVaEdChat

TechyMargaret - Moderator Aug 9 @ 8:08 PM EDT

I'd love to ask what 3 words you'd use to describe Starr. #NoVAedchat

acuteteacher Aug 9 @ 8:08 PM EDT

a1 hard, necessary, change #NoVAedchat

GCMLibrary Aug 9 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Tough. YES. The good kind of difficult. #novaedchat #thug

In reply to @TechyMargaret

RashidaJGreen Aug 9 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Yyyaaasss my best friend is on!! #NoVaEdChat

MrsPhifer_Reads Aug 9 @ 8:07 PM EDT

Hi 👋🏾 I'm a reading teacher in Dublin, Ohio. Looking forward discussing #THUG 📚 #NoVaEdChat

RashidaJGreen Aug 9 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Hahaha good night baby! So happy you still joined #NoVaEdChat

In reply to @RavenAngelica

cait_fiocchi Aug 9 @ 8:08 PM EDT

A1: Honest, relevant, powerful #novaedchat

ReadWriteBlue2 Aug 9 @ 8:08 PM EDT

A1: heartbreaking, real, relevant. (I don't want to choose only 3 )😉#NoVAedchat

RashidaJGreen Aug 9 @ 8:09 PM EDT

I love this word "crucial" ...so impt for kids and adults #NoVaEdChat

In reply to @mandymtaylor

acuteteacher Aug 9 @ 8:09 PM EDT

brave real conflicted #novaedchat

TechyMargaret - Moderator Aug 9 @ 8:08 PM EDT

I'd love to ask what 3 words you'd use to describe Starr. #NoVAedchat

GCMLibrary Aug 9 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Funny, real, strong #novaedchat #thug

In reply to @TechyMargaret

acuteteacher Aug 9 @ 8:09 PM EDT

the tough - out of comfort zone and to "where the magic happens" #NoVAedchat

In reply to @GCMLibrary, @TechyMargaret

scigates Aug 9 @ 8:09 PM EDT

A1 learning opportunity for all #NoVaEdChat

GCMLibrary Aug 9 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Like @DenaSimmons reminded us of this morning. #novaedchat #thug

In reply to @acuteteacher, @TechyMargaret, @DenaSimmons

NoVAEdChat Aug 9 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Ok bonus question Q1.5 - What are your thoughts about the title? the abbreviation #THUG? Talk to us and tell us what you think! #NoVAedchat

mkgderose Aug 9 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Oh boy, my husband is a BUCKEYE! Glad you're here! #NoVaEdChat

In reply to @MrsPhifer_Reads

rosy_burke Aug 9 @ 8:10 PM EDT

The same words keep appearing for A1 "powerful" "necessary" "important" etc Wow. What does that say?! https://t.co/58ARLdKl04. #NoVaEdChat

RashidaJGreen Aug 9 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Ooohhh brave ...even when she didn't think she was! How often do our Ss have to be brave as well #NoVaEdChat

In reply to @acuteteacher

acuteteacher Aug 9 @ 8:10 PM EDT

heartbreaking...for real #NoVAedchat

In reply to @ReadWriteBlue2

mckenrickreads Aug 9 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Eye-opening, important, honest #novaedchat

MLewisEdu Aug 9 @ 8:10 PM EDT

#NoVaEdChat Q1 hard, important, sneakerific

TechyMargaret - Moderator Aug 9 @ 8:10 PM EDT

I'm Margaret - #NoVAedchat moderator, HS Tech Coach, techy, reader, crafter, Auntie to 3 and ready for some WVU football!

trebligycats Aug 9 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Yes to everyone who said necessary. We as a society need to be having these convos, including Ss. #novaedchat

FilsingerEDU Aug 9 @ 8:10 PM EDT

A1: Powerful, uncomfortable (sometimes), and relevant #NoVAedchat

mandymtaylor Aug 9 @ 8:10 PM EDT

I'm having my 13 year old read it so he can get a perspective that will be unfamiliar to him. #novaedchat

In reply to @RashidaJGreen

rosy_burke Aug 9 @ 8:10 PM EDT

Great words-perfect, actually! #NoVaEdChat

In reply to @trebligycats

RashidaJGreen Aug 9 @ 8:10 PM EDT

keep going! Three doesn't have to be the limit #NoVaEdChat

In reply to @ReadWriteBlue2

MsClassNSession Aug 9 @ 8:10 PM EDT

A1: Relevant, thought-provoking, timely #NoVaEdChat

RavenAngelica Aug 9 @ 8:10 PM EDT

A1 Raw. Impassioned. Transformative. #NoVAedchat

acuteteacher Aug 9 @ 8:10 PM EDT

A1.5 impossible in 140 characters but I'll try! #NoVAedchat

ReadWriteBlue2 Aug 9 @ 8:11 PM EDT

I'm getting my daughter to read too. #NoVAedchat

mandymtaylor Aug 9 @ 8:10 PM EDT

I'm having my 13 year old read it so he can get a perspective that will be unfamiliar to him. #novaedchat
In reply to @RashidaJGreen

GCMLibrary Aug 9 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1.5 ADORE. I love the message. Even if they aren't the words I would use, it's my life philosophy. #novaedchat #thug

RashidaJGreen Aug 9 @ 8:11 PM EDT

So heartbreaking ...and, in many ways, Starr found her voice right? I think that was where the power came in #NoVaEdChat

In reply to @acuteteacher, @ReadWriteBlue2

MLewisEdu Aug 9 @ 8:11 PM EDT

uncomfortable is a good one. How do we make this more comfortable to talk about? Maybe it shouldn't be?! #novaedchat

In reply to @FilsingerEDU

acuteteacher Aug 9 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1.5 The whole acronym THUG LIFE - man, puts responsibility on society for racism & its consequences #NoVAedchat

TechyMargaret - Moderator Aug 9 @ 8:11 PM EDT

I think it means we need to make sure more ppl read this book!! Especially educators #NoVAedchat Maybe like @GCMLibrary and push it to ppl?

rosy_burke Aug 9 @ 8:10 PM EDT

The same words keep appearing for A1 "powerful" "necessary" "important" etc Wow. What does that say?! https://t.co/58ARLdKl04. #NoVaEdChat

rosy_burke Aug 9 @ 8:11 PM EDT

Me either. I also wondered if saying "sad but true" counted as 3 words or 1 #NoVaEdChat

ReadWriteBlue2 Aug 9 @ 8:08 PM EDT

A1: heartbreaking, real, relevant. (I don't want to choose only 3 )😉#NoVAedchat

MrsPhifer_Reads Aug 9 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1 Authentic. Relevant. Perspective. #THUG #NoVaEdChat

GCMLibrary Aug 9 @ 8:11 PM EDT

ESPECIALLY with Ss. #novaedchat #thug

In reply to @trebligycats

TechyMargaret - Moderator Aug 9 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1.5 Took me a while in to the book to understand. I'd not heard that acronym, but it's soo true. What you give comes back #NoVaedchat

mandymtaylor Aug 9 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1.5: Now that I understand where it came from I think it makes so much sense. I've also been listening to Tupac. #novaedchat

In reply to @NoVAEdChat

mkgderose Aug 9 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1: Important. Empowering. Catalyst. #NoVaEdChat

acuteteacher Aug 9 @ 8:12 PM EDT

and my husband is in Ohio tonight! #NoVAedchat

In reply to @mkgderose, @MrsPhifer_Reads

ReadWriteBlue2 Aug 9 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1.5 I love the title - I love how she borrowed from Tupac #NoVAedchat

acuteteacher Aug 9 @ 8:12 PM EDT

we need a word cloud of all of these words - who's on it? #NoVAedchat

In reply to @rosy_burke

RashidaJGreen Aug 9 @ 8:12 PM EDT

I think it says that not enough people are having the convos! Literature can allow us the space to have tough conversations #NoVaEdChat

In reply to @rosy_burke

acuteteacher Aug 9 @ 8:12 PM EDT

girlfriend sure did #NoVAedchat

In reply to @RashidaJGreen, @ReadWriteBlue2

TechyMargaret - Moderator Aug 9 @ 8:13 PM EDT

A1.5 (con't) And there were so many examples in the book of what you put out there in life coming back. Adults and kids. #NoVAedchat

rosy_burke Aug 9 @ 8:13 PM EDT

Yes!!! I'd love to have one! Make it a poster to hang in my classroom! #NoVaEdChat

In reply to @acuteteacher

mandymtaylor Aug 9 @ 8:13 PM EDT

We have very few SOC at our campus. I always wonder how strange it must feel for them. And, what I can do to support them. #NoVAedchat

In reply to @RashidaJGreen, @acuteteacher

FilsingerEDU Aug 9 @ 8:13 PM EDT

I don't know that it can (or should?) be comfortable. If we can't come together to work through discomfort, how can we grow? #NovaEdChat

In reply to @MLewisEdu

acuteteacher Aug 9 @ 8:13 PM EDT

same - i find myself muttering it constantly #novaedchat

In reply to @GCMLibrary

MrsGraceChoi Aug 9 @ 8:13 PM EDT

Hi! I'm Grace - Kinder Lang Arts and reading resource @Herndon_ES Excited to chat! #NoVaEdChat

RashidaJGreen Aug 9 @ 8:13 PM EDT

There were so many times when I was cheering for her! #NoVaEdChat ...so proud of her in so many moments

In reply to @acuteteacher, @ReadWriteBlue2

acuteteacher Aug 9 @ 8:13 PM EDT

def shouldn't be #novaedchat

In reply to @MLewisEdu, @FilsingerEDU

acuteteacher Aug 9 @ 8:13 PM EDT

@MisterMinor calls it "aspirational discomfort" #NoVAedchat

In reply to @MLewisEdu, @FilsingerEDU, @MisterMinor

RashidaJGreen Aug 9 @ 8:13 PM EDT

I nominate you! lol #NoVaEdChat

In reply to @acuteteacher, @rosy_burke

mkgderose Aug 9 @ 8:14 PM EDT

Yes, THIS. #NoVaEdChat

In reply to @RashidaJGreen, @rosy_burke

RashidaJGreen Aug 9 @ 8:14 PM EDT

Catalyst! ...my goodness! POWERFUL word! #NoVaEdChat

In reply to @mkgderose

TechyMargaret - Moderator Aug 9 @ 8:14 PM EDT

#NoVAedchat @mckenrickreads

mckenrickreads Aug 9 @ 8:11 PM EDT

Got me thinking beyond my comfort "bubble" for sure.
In reply to @acuteteacher, @GCMLibrary, @TechyMargaret

MrsGraceChoi Aug 9 @ 8:14 PM EDT

A1 incredibly important truth #NoVAedchat

GCMLibrary Aug 9 @ 8:14 PM EDT

Yes!! I've always loved him. #novaedchat

In reply to @mandymtaylor, @NoVAEdChat

RavenAngelica Aug 9 @ 8:14 PM EDT

A1.5 I am obsessed with it, the Tupac acronym has been rolling around in my mind since I read it. The summation of what is. #NoVAedchat

FilsingerEDU Aug 9 @ 8:14 PM EDT

A1.5 Once Starr explained the title, it made SO much sense. Great fit & promoted several discussions for me after the book. #novaedchat

trebligycats Aug 9 @ 8:14 PM EDT

A1.5:❤️#THUG as a title! Grew up with Tupac but didn't know meaning until this bk. Powerful & (unfortunately) still relevant. #novaedchat

TechyMargaret - Moderator Aug 9 @ 8:14 PM EDT

#NoVAedchat @cait_fiocchi

cait_fiocchi Aug 9 @ 8:14 PM EDT

A1.5: It feels so appropriate.I agree w @TechyMargaret that it took me a while to understand, once I did, it's message felt so appropriate

mkgderose Aug 9 @ 8:15 PM EDT

Hi, friend! :) #NoVaEdChat

In reply to @MrsGraceChoi, @Herndon_ES

NoVAEdChat Aug 9 @ 8:15 PM EDT

Q2 Many characters in the book move between two worlds. How might we help them to navigate? #novaedchat

RashidaJGreen Aug 9 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A2: Ss attending AAP centers - not with neighborhood kids; Ss from another country ...we help them to navigate by 1st listening #NoVaEdChat

acuteteacher Aug 9 @ 8:15 PM EDT

I'LL DO IT! #NOVAEDCHAT

In reply to @rosy_burke

rgrov1013 Aug 9 @ 8:15 PM EDT

Me too! It's amazing how relevant he still is. #noVaEdChat

In reply to @GCMLibrary, @mandymtaylor, @NoVAEdChat

RashidaJGreen Aug 9 @ 8:15 PM EDT

Love the word Perspective! There are so many perspectives that we often don't consider that were illuminated through #THUG #NoVaEdChat

In reply to @MrsPhifer_Reads

NoVAEdChat Aug 9 @ 8:15 PM EDT

#Novaedchat @scigates

scigates Aug 9 @ 8:13 PM EDT

Hi all, I am Michele and I teach in a HS that is a suburb of Washington DC. This book made me feel.
In reply to @NoVAEdChat

RashidaJGreen Aug 9 @ 8:15 PM EDT

I'm pushing it! I've decided that I'm buying it was presents for folks! :) #NoVaEdChat ...worth every penny!

In reply to @TechyMargaret, @GCMLibrary

ReadWriteBlue2 Aug 9 @ 8:15 PM EDT

I literally FORCED myself to read slower than I typically do bc I didn't want it to end!! #NoVAedchat

GCMLibrary Aug 9 @ 8:15 PM EDT

But don't bother watching the biopic that came out back in June. It was...not good. #novaedchat #thug

In reply to @rgrov1013, @mandymtaylor, @NoVAEdChat

NoVAEdChat Aug 9 @ 8:15 PM EDT

#novaedchat @PrinLuerssen

PrinLuerssen Aug 9 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Moving. Raw. Current.
In reply to @NoVAEdChat

mandymtaylor Aug 9 @ 8:16 PM EDT

Very little social change has come from comfortable conversations. I think opening up to vulnerability and convo are 1sr steps. #NoVAedchat

In reply to @MLewisEdu, @FilsingerEDU

acuteteacher Aug 9 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A2 all Ts need to watch @DenaSimmons Ted Talk https://t.co/iFMiS6B31b #NoVAedchat

MrsGraceChoi Aug 9 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A1.5 So eye-opening and powerful. Love how it takes the power back. #novaedchat

RashidaJGreen Aug 9 @ 8:16 PM EDT

Remember - that is where the magic happens right @DenaSimmons ...when we are outside of our comfort zone #NoVaEdChat Not easy,but necessary

In reply to @FilsingerEDU, @MLewisEdu, @DenaSimmons

rgrov1013 Aug 9 @ 8:16 PM EDT

Ss who run their household (lil sibs, food, etc) & needing to not run the class. It's a hard change for kids to not be in charge #novaedchat

In reply to @NoVAEdChat

GCMLibrary Aug 9 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A2 show them that we value ALL of them. Provide opp for Ss to share various perspectives. #novaedchat #thug

TechyMargaret - Moderator Aug 9 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A2 Give opportunities to talk about home life. REALLY listen. I think it was hardest for Starr b/c the other side didn't know #novaedchat

TechyMargaret - Moderator Aug 9 @ 8:17 PM EDT

I read it twice since @gcmlibrary told me about it. DEVOURED it quickly, then reread more focused this summer. #NoVAedchat

In reply to @ReadWriteBlue2, @GCMLibrary

mckenrickreads Aug 9 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A1.5 I had No idea that Thug life was an acronym by Tupac. It made a lot of sense to me. Could have highlighted all of ch 10 #novaedchat

trebligycats Aug 9 @ 8:17 PM EDT

THIS. #novaedchat #powerofabook

RashidaJGreen Aug 9 @ 8:12 PM EDT

I think it says that not enough people are having the convos! Literature can allow us the space to have tough conversations #NoVaEdChat
In reply to @rosy_burke

TechyMargaret - Moderator Aug 9 @ 8:17 PM EDT

Congratulations!! We are soo glad you're here! #NoVAedchat

PrinLuerssen Aug 9 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Brand new principal in FCPS, VA!
In reply to @NoVAEdChat

MsClassNSession Aug 9 @ 8:17 PM EDT

Me too!! 😂 #NoVaEdChat

In reply to @ReadWriteBlue2

acuteteacher Aug 9 @ 8:17 PM EDT

in the middle of my reread #novaedchat

In reply to @TechyMargaret, @ReadWriteBlue2, @GCMLibrary

mandymtaylor Aug 9 @ 8:17 PM EDT

And how it's not kids who have issues...often it's the adults. #NoVAedchat

In reply to @acuteteacher

GCMLibrary Aug 9 @ 8:18 PM EDT

I've bought at least a dozen. THen I got a new car and needed to tighten up the budget a bit. #novaedchat #thug

In reply to @RashidaJGreen, @TechyMargaret

RashidaJGreen Aug 9 @ 8:18 PM EDT

Hands down couldn't agree more! @StarrOnTheDaily and @DenaSimmons are so similar! #NoVaEdChat

acuteteacher Aug 9 @ 8:16 PM EDT

A2 all Ts need to watch @DenaSimmons Ted Talk https://t.co/iFMiS6B31b #NoVAedchat

ReadWriteBlue2 Aug 9 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A2: I don't know how to answer this one. I feel sometimes that I, as a white T, live in 2 worlds more so than my Ss #NoVAedchat

RashidaJGreen Aug 9 @ 8:19 PM EDT

Provide opportunities for students to share their story #novaedchat

In reply to @GCMLibrary

cait_fiocchi Aug 9 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A2: You've heard me talk abt relationships b4. How can we help our Ss navigate 2 worlds if we don't KNOW them & their worlds?! #NoVaEdChat

acuteteacher Aug 9 @ 8:19 PM EDT

the timing of all of this discussion and learning is like the solar eclipse in a few wks - HOW CAN THINGS LINE UP SO PERFECTLY!? #novaedchat

In reply to @RashidaJGreen, @StarrOnTheDaily, @DenaSimmons

MsClassNSession Aug 9 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A2: I think it starts with the ability to see outside yourself. Which is tough. Many educators believe they do it, but don't. #NoVaEdChat

ReadWriteBlue2 Aug 9 @ 8:19 PM EDT

I might reread! #NoVAedchat

TechyMargaret - Moderator Aug 9 @ 8:17 PM EDT

I read it twice since @gcmlibrary told me about it. DEVOURED it quickly, then reread more focused this summer. #NoVAedchat
In reply to @ReadWriteBlue2, @GCMLibrary

acuteteacher Aug 9 @ 8:19 PM EDT

preach it, Cait! #NoVAedchat

In reply to @cait_fiocchi

rosy_burke Aug 9 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A2 Setting a culture & providing space for ppl to be their authentic selves #NoVaEdChat

MrsGraceChoi Aug 9 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A2 Lang, religion, culture...we first need make our CRs inviting places where are feel welcome to share and built relationships. #novaedchat

GCMLibrary Aug 9 @ 8:20 PM EDT

Or give her a chance to share. Or make her feel like she'd be treated the same if she did. #novaedchat #thug

In reply to @TechyMargaret

RashidaJGreen Aug 9 @ 8:20 PM EDT

I agree. How often do we expect students to conform to our standards of excellence? #novaedchat

In reply to @MsClassNSession

rosy_burke Aug 9 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A2 Also, move beyond "tolerance" to ACCEPTANCE #NoVaEdChat

RashidaJGreen Aug 9 @ 8:20 PM EDT

I'm thinking to reread too! #NoVaEdChat

In reply to @ReadWriteBlue2

acuteteacher Aug 9 @ 8:21 PM EDT

and not shaming them for being their authentic selves! those kinds of wounds fester #novaedchat ask @DenaSimmons about "axing"

In reply to @rosy_burke, @DenaSimmons

FilsingerEDU Aug 9 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A2: Get to know our kids. Build relationships & remember they are KIDS. They're human beings who need support, not judgement. #NoVAedchat

RavenAngelica Aug 9 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A2 Not white 'enough,' not black 'enough'- never 'enough' of any one thing to fully identify in any setting #NoVAedchat

ReadWriteBlue2 Aug 9 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A2: My Ss told me last year that I need to get more "black". #NoVAedchat

rgrov1013 Aug 9 @ 8:20 PM EDT

Yes - I struggled with this too as a T a few yrs ago in a majority-minority school that was not near where I lived.
In reply to @ReadWriteBlue2

acuteteacher Aug 9 @ 8:21 PM EDT

they totally viewed her as a token #NoVAedchat

In reply to @GCMLibrary, @TechyMargaret

trebligycats Aug 9 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A2. $ can also be the separation btw worlds. Haves vs. have nots can be a haqrd bridge to cross for Ss. #equity and #access #novaedchat

rosy_burke Aug 9 @ 8:21 PM EDT

so true #novaedchat

In reply to @RavenAngelica

RashidaJGreen Aug 9 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A2: Along those same lines, be open to being a learner. As adults, we don't know everything and we can learn so much from our Ss #NoVaEdChat

acuteteacher Aug 9 @ 8:22 PM EDT

and inclusion to belonging #NoVAedchat

In reply to @rosy_burke

TechyMargaret - Moderator Aug 9 @ 8:22 PM EDT

Feeling overwhelmed with a busy chat? Don't worry! It will all be archived and shared so you can re-read it later! #NoVAedchat

GCMLibrary Aug 9 @ 8:22 PM EDT

Asking Ss Qs about themselves can help us learn PLUS show them they are important to us. #novaedchat #thug

In reply to @RashidaJGreen

RashidaJGreen Aug 9 @ 8:22 PM EDT

Say that a million more times! There are subtle ways that separate students in classrooms. Need money for another field trip?!?! #NoVaEdChat

In reply to @trebligycats

mandymtaylor Aug 9 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A2: My son says he's diff with his baseball friends than his band friends. Teens are still discovering who they are. #NoVAedchat

In reply to @NoVAEdChat

MsClassNSession Aug 9 @ 8:22 PM EDT

All the time. I find myself struggling at times. It takes conscious effort. #NoVaEdChat

trebligycats Aug 9 @ 8:22 PM EDT

Authenticity is so crucial. Full acceptance of Ss' whole selves. #novaedchat

rosy_burke Aug 9 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A2 Setting a culture & providing space for ppl to be their authentic selves #NoVaEdChat

TechyMargaret - Moderator Aug 9 @ 8:23 PM EDT

And from our colleagues! How many of us know about where and what our fellow Ts experienced growing up? Since HS? #NOVAedchat

RashidaJGreen Aug 9 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A2: Along those same lines, be open to being a learner. As adults, we don't know everything and we can learn so much from our Ss #NoVaEdChat

RashidaJGreen Aug 9 @ 8:23 PM EDT

...and not judging in advance of knowing them #ijs #novaedchat

In reply to @trebligycats

mkgderose Aug 9 @ 8:23 PM EDT

YESSSSS. #NoVaEdChat

In reply to @cait_fiocchi

scigates Aug 9 @ 8:23 PM EDT

A2 the cultural differences between home and school, including language (at the very least) #NoVaEdChat

RashidaJGreen Aug 9 @ 8:24 PM EDT

Exactly! My husband and I share a home and we are vastly different. Sister and I were raised together and different #NoVaEdChat

In reply to @mckenrickreads

acuteteacher Aug 9 @ 8:24 PM EDT

A2 and bc I love Ted talks - this one too https://t.co/PYkKcqKsa6 #NoVAedchat

RashidaJGreen Aug 9 @ 8:24 PM EDT

Everyone has their own story #NoVaEdChat

In reply to @mckenrickreads

rgrov1013 Aug 9 @ 8:24 PM EDT

And this is exactly why CRs & libraries need to be safe spaces & opportunities for Ss to figure that out. #novaedchat

In reply to @mandymtaylor, @NoVAEdChat

rosy_burke Aug 9 @ 8:24 PM EDT

But the problem is SoC (especially) ARE judged in advance & I want to help so I teach how to navigate which feeds into I know #NoVaEdChat

In reply to @RashidaJGreen, @trebligycats

GCMLibrary Aug 9 @ 8:24 PM EDT

Yes!! #novaedchat

In reply to @cait_fiocchi

MsClassNSession Aug 9 @ 8:24 PM EDT

THIS 🙌🏾🙌🏾 #Novaedchat

RashidaJGreen Aug 9 @ 8:23 PM EDT

...and not judging in advance of knowing them #ijs #novaedchat
In reply to @trebligycats

NoVAEdChat Aug 9 @ 8:24 PM EDT

#NoVAedchat

MrsGraceChoi Aug 9 @ 8:24 PM EDT

WORD. I think it would be so powerful to do a privilege walk with colleagues. https://t.co/Xy3lW1WeiZ
In reply to @TechyMargaret

NoVAEdChat Aug 9 @ 8:25 PM EDT

Q3 What are some ways that students have a voice in your classroom and see themselves in the curriculum? #NoVAedchat

RashidaJGreen Aug 9 @ 8:25 PM EDT

People have no clue! I have no clue! We have to slow down and take the time to build the relationship #NoVaEdChat

In reply to @TechyMargaret

FilsingerEDU Aug 9 @ 8:25 PM EDT

YES. Emotions kids experience as "have nots" are as real & powerful for them as emotions we commonly think of w/ racial issues. #novaedchat

In reply to @trebligycats

rgrov1013 Aug 9 @ 8:25 PM EDT

Or even in teaching in diff places/levels? So eye opening! #noVaEdChat

In reply to @TechyMargaret

scigates Aug 9 @ 8:25 PM EDT

Agreed, they can be challenging to grapple with. We can model these convos for students. #NOVAedchat

In reply to @RashidaJGreen, @acuteteacher, @rosy_burke

rosy_burke Aug 9 @ 8:25 PM EDT

But I've been in that position of navigating; still am. Trying to help yet that also contributes I guess. make sense? #novaedchat

In reply to @RashidaJGreen, @trebligycats

RavenAngelica Aug 9 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A2 When we correct Ss speech we have to recognize we are calling out their parents, community and people they love. #NoVAedchat

mkgderose Aug 9 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A2: Build relationships & continue the work of teaching kids how to have meaningful, deep, respectful convos. #NoVaEdChat

acuteteacher Aug 9 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A3 currently working on purging & replacing books in my class lib; authentic choice read/write; inquiry #NoVAedchat

FilsingerEDU Aug 9 @ 8:26 PM EDT

I show this to my seniors every year when they get ready for their "personal heritage" speeches. Love the convos it sparks. #novaedchat

In reply to @acuteteacher

TechyMargaret - Moderator Aug 9 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A3 Sharing literature starring characters that live lives like & look like our students is important!Think of what you highlight #novaedchat

MsClassNSession Aug 9 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A3: Materials that reflect a variety of viewpoints: race, ethnicity, gender, social status. #NoVaEdChat

rosy_burke Aug 9 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A3 I am VERY thoughtful in having literature & lessons from diff perspectives & diff ppl. I want my Ss to see themselves #NoVaEdChat

TechyMargaret - Moderator Aug 9 @ 8:27 PM EDT

At our region kickoff event this Danish video was shared. Providing opportunities to find commonalities https://t.co/EVkMMe0TXR #NoVAedchat

GCMLibrary Aug 9 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A3 We buy inclusive books for our collection and are mindful of #ownvoices. #novaedchat #thug

acuteteacher Aug 9 @ 8:27 PM EDT

@chrisemdin talks about the importance of teaching kids 2 know how to use lang in difft settings in a respectful/fun way #NoVAedchat

In reply to @RavenAngelica, @chrisemdin

MsClassNSession Aug 9 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A3: Ask yourself: Can my Ss see themselves in my classroom. #NoVaEdChat

scigates Aug 9 @ 8:28 PM EDT

Absolutely, relationships are the foundation for everything else! #NoVaEdChat

In reply to @cait_fiocchi

GCMLibrary Aug 9 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A3 and we talk to Ss to build relationships that Ts don't always have the opp to do. #novaedchat #thug

acuteteacher Aug 9 @ 8:28 PM EDT

she's my favorite...well I have a lot of faves but she's on my list of "people I'd have lunch with if I could" #NoVAedchat

In reply to @FilsingerEDU

ReadWriteBlue2 Aug 9 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A3: Let them dance, rap, play bball to express themselves at times. Poetry slams. Ask for input whenever possible #NoVAedchat

mckenrickreads Aug 9 @ 8:28 PM EDT

Q3 in writing. Honoring stories, perspectives, experiences. A place where Ss experiment with who they are & who they want to be #novaedchat

RashidaJGreen Aug 9 @ 8:28 PM EDT

#NoVaEdChat

In reply to @acuteteacher

rgrov1013 Aug 9 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A3: Ss serve on a Leadership Team that help suggest new ideas & challenges for our lib makerspace. Hoping 4 more voice this yr! #novaedchat

In reply to @NoVAEdChat

rosy_burke Aug 9 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A3 And just as my own advice-don't simply buy books w/PoC that only share story of overcoming etc. That's great & important (+) #NoVaEdChat

MrsPhifer_Reads Aug 9 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A3 We have to have books where our students can see themselves and others that are different from them #NoVAedchat

trebligycats Aug 9 @ 8:29 PM EDT

It's also a cultural shift. What is "acceptable behavior" might be different based on class/$. #novaedchat

In reply to @FilsingerEDU

ReadWriteBlue2 Aug 9 @ 8:29 PM EDT

Same with me Rosy #NoVAedchat

rosy_burke Aug 9 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A3 I am VERY thoughtful in having literature & lessons from diff perspectives & diff ppl. I want my Ss to see themselves #NoVaEdChat

RashidaJGreen Aug 9 @ 8:29 PM EDT

I love this! Books are mirrors and windows ❤️ #NoVaEdChat

In reply to @rosy_burke

acuteteacher Aug 9 @ 8:29 PM EDT

& giving them a say in what bks are in CR @MisterMinor & @Kishahowell3 talk about cult resp means resp to the Ss in front of us #NoVAedchat

In reply to @TechyMargaret, @MisterMinor, @Kishahowell3

NoVAEdChat Aug 9 @ 8:29 PM EDT

#NoVAedchat

RavenAngelica Aug 9 @ 8:27 PM EDT

I just got chills. This must happen.
In reply to @NoVAEdChat

acuteteacher Aug 9 @ 8:29 PM EDT

and those diverse characters not always filling the "same role" in those stories #NoVAedchat

In reply to @MsClassNSession

rosy_burke Aug 9 @ 8:29 PM EDT

#NoVAedchat

rosy_burke Aug 9 @ 8:29 PM EDT

but also include books about everyday things that just happen to have main characters that are diff. race, ethnicity, sexual orientation etc

acuteteacher Aug 9 @ 8:30 PM EDT

I need more about what this is!! #NoVAedchat

In reply to @RashidaJGreen

mandymtaylor Aug 9 @ 8:30 PM EDT

@MrsGraceChoi I just watched the video on privilege walks. Wow. #NoVAedchat

In reply to @NoVAEdChat, @MrsGraceChoi

rosy_burke Aug 9 @ 8:30 PM EDT

A3 I also discuss history like Civil War etc from Hispanic perspectives and their roles etc. Ss ask & want to know! #novaedchat

GCMLibrary Aug 9 @ 8:30 PM EDT

HUGE point! This is difficult to find sometimes but it's getting easier. @diversebooks is helping. #novaedchat #thug #WeNeedDiverseBooks

In reply to @acuteteacher, @MsClassNSession, @diversebooks

NoVAEdChat Aug 9 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Beyond literature - what else can we do? #NoVAedchat

MsClassNSession Aug 9 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Yes. Excellent point! #Novaedchat

In reply to @acuteteacher

trebligycats Aug 9 @ 8:31 PM EDT

YES! Ss must "see" themselves on our shelves. #novaedchat

In reply to @GCMLibrary

rosy_burke Aug 9 @ 8:31 PM EDT

I did when I was a kid! And still do now! #novaedchat

rosy_burke Aug 9 @ 8:30 PM EDT

A3 I also discuss history like Civil War etc from Hispanic perspectives and their roles etc. Ss ask & want to know! #novaedchat

rgrov1013 Aug 9 @ 8:31 PM EDT

I love @NatalieLorenzi! She's an amazing FCPS librarian, author, and #Weneeddiversebooks guru! #noVaEdChat

In reply to @RashidaJGreen, @acuteteacher, @NatalieLorenzi

NoVAEdChat Aug 9 @ 8:31 PM EDT

#novaedchat

MrsGraceChoi Aug 9 @ 8:30 PM EDT

incredible, right?? Even as CLT teams it would be so powerful.
In reply to @RavenAngelica, @NoVAEdChat

GCMLibrary Aug 9 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Show Ss role models from a variety of backgrounds. #novaedchat #thug

In reply to @NoVAEdChat

FilsingerEDU Aug 9 @ 8:31 PM EDT

I did this during my RA training in college. Still remember the experience, ?s, emotions, & all, to this day. #novaedchat

In reply to @MrsGraceChoi, @TechyMargaret

acuteteacher Aug 9 @ 8:31 PM EDT

@kwamealexander does this brilliantly...if you don't know him, get to! #NoVAedchat

In reply to @rosy_burke, @kwamealexander

RavenAngelica Aug 9 @ 8:31 PM EDT

A3 What if a book has a minority protagonist and they aren't poor or struggling! We need many narratives. #NoVAedchat

rosy_burke Aug 9 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Yup! Exactly! #novaedchat

In reply to @RashidaJGreen

scigates Aug 9 @ 8:32 PM EDT

A3 interesting in biology the message is humans are not different physically. Not sure how that relates to curriculum #novaedchat

TechyMargaret - Moderator Aug 9 @ 8:32 PM EDT

A3 Our guest speakers - think about the "role models" we are inviting into our schools. Do our students see themselves? #NOVAedchat

mandymtaylor Aug 9 @ 8:32 PM EDT

And...pronounce those names correctly! https://t.co/Cn0fFCeWPe @MargaritaMSolis #NoVAedchat

In reply to @RavenAngelica, @MargaritaMSolis

rosy_burke Aug 9 @ 8:33 PM EDT

EXACTLY! And PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE...don't categorize these books under "diversity" Put them in their genre! #novaedchat

MrsGraceChoi Aug 9 @ 8:31 PM EDT

YES! Books that feature children of color where their race or culture is NOT the storyline.
In reply to @rosy_burke

acuteteacher Aug 9 @ 8:33 PM EDT

I didnt - bc we were "crashing" we got nada! #NoVAedchat

In reply to @RashidaJGreen

mandymtaylor Aug 9 @ 8:33 PM EDT

I have to go, but I am so thankful to be a part of this discussion and will check out the thread later! #novaedchat

In reply to @RashidaJGreen, @acuteteacher

RashidaJGreen Aug 9 @ 8:34 PM EDT

Thank you so much for joining us! #NoVaEdChat

In reply to @mandymtaylor, @acuteteacher

rosy_burke Aug 9 @ 8:34 PM EDT

And....I guess everyone knows my soapbox now! Ha! #novaedchat

TechyMargaret - Moderator Aug 9 @ 8:34 PM EDT

INTENTIONAL actions - who are your science fair judges? Who are your mentors? #NOVAedchat

RashidaJGreen Aug 9 @ 8:34 PM EDT

My name is Rashida not RRAAAHHHshida #ijs #NoVaEdChat

mandymtaylor Aug 9 @ 8:32 PM EDT

And...pronounce those names correctly! https://t.co/Cn0fFCeWPe @MargaritaMSolis #NoVAedchat
In reply to @RavenAngelica, @MargaritaMSolis

RashidaJGreen Aug 9 @ 8:35 PM EDT

A4: I loved Chris! It was great to see how much love he had for Starr (w/o boundaries and 100% for ALL of who she was) #NoVaEdChat

NoVAEdChat Aug 9 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Q4 After reading this book, what perspective do you understand better now than you did before? #NoVAedchat

TechyMargaret - Moderator Aug 9 @ 8:35 PM EDT

That's a fabulous soapbox to be on! I AGREE so much. #NoVAedchat

In reply to @rosy_burke

GCMLibrary Aug 9 @ 8:35 PM EDT

#NoVaEdChat

GCMLibrary Aug 9 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Uzo Aduba's (from OITNB) mom said if people could learn to say Tchaikovsky, she didn't need to change her name. https://t.co/mjvSMJJp9P
In reply to @mandymtaylor, @RavenAngelica, @MargaritaMSolis

acuteteacher Aug 9 @ 8:36 PM EDT

dude. right there with you. #NoVAedchat

In reply to @rosy_burke

GCMLibrary Aug 9 @ 8:36 PM EDT

YESSSSSSSSSSSSS! #novaedchat #thug

In reply to @rosy_burke

ReadWriteBlue2 Aug 9 @ 8:36 PM EDT

Yes, I love Chris too. He just LOVED her. #NoVAedchat

RashidaJGreen Aug 9 @ 8:35 PM EDT

A4: I loved Chris! It was great to see how much love he had for Starr (w/o boundaries and 100% for ALL of who she was) #NoVaEdChat

RavenAngelica Aug 9 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A3 Schools must hire a diverse teaching staff, what message do we send when the only nonwhite adults are custodians? Kids notice #NoVAedchat

acuteteacher Aug 9 @ 8:36 PM EDT

I loved the convo he had w her and her friends where they asked each other real ?s #novaedchat

In reply to @RashidaJGreen

TechyMargaret - Moderator Aug 9 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A4 I think more about what others are going through. What students & families may be experiencing when we hear a news clip #NoVAedchat

RashidaJGreen Aug 9 @ 8:37 PM EDT

He was so genuine - unlike Hailey #NoVaEdChat

In reply to @ReadWriteBlue2

rosy_burke Aug 9 @ 8:37 PM EDT

It's like quit causing more separation! You are buying "diverse" books yet put them off by themselves??? #novaedchat

In reply to @TechyMargaret

trebligycats Aug 9 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A4. The residents of Garden Heights, esp during the riot. So much anger, and I felt it. Also Mav's desire to stay in GH at 1st. #novaedchat

rgrov1013 Aug 9 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A4: Really, in order to change society, we need to speak up & speak out. Find positive ways to get opinions known. #NoVaEdChat

In reply to @NoVAEdChat

acuteteacher Aug 9 @ 8:37 PM EDT

which goes back to T ed programs - who are they recruiting & accepting? #novaedchat

In reply to @RavenAngelica

MrsPhifer_Reads Aug 9 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A4 I understand that sometimes families make bad choices because they feel they don't have another option #NoVAedchat

RashidaJGreen Aug 9 @ 8:38 PM EDT

Whoop there it is! Does our staff look like our students? #NoVaEdChat

In reply to @RavenAngelica

MsClassNSession Aug 9 @ 8:38 PM EDT

Agree! He was a favorite for me. #NovaEdChat

RashidaJGreen Aug 9 @ 8:35 PM EDT

A4: I loved Chris! It was great to see how much love he had for Starr (w/o boundaries and 100% for ALL of who she was) #NoVaEdChat

trebligycats Aug 9 @ 8:38 PM EDT

Love that quote! #novaedchat

In reply to @GCMLibrary

ReadWriteBlue2 Aug 9 @ 8:38 PM EDT

Yes, I'm glad she let go of that friendship #NoVaedchat #spoiler🙊

RashidaJGreen Aug 9 @ 8:37 PM EDT

He was so genuine - unlike Hailey #NoVaEdChat
In reply to @ReadWriteBlue2

acuteteacher Aug 9 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A4 - Big Mav -former gang member, prison, LOVING FATHER TO THE MAX, caring community leader #NoVAedchat

RashidaJGreen Aug 9 @ 8:38 PM EDT

I loved that too because Mac and Cheese is definitely a side dish in my house haha #NoVaEdChat

In reply to @acuteteacher

GCMLibrary Aug 9 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A4 I understand Starr's perspective. Knew some but @acthomasbooks did a phenomenal job explaining so many complex ideas. #novaedchat #thug

scigates Aug 9 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A4 I think the fact that Starr lived two lives altered my perception. My empathy for my Ss continues to increase #Novaedchat

acuteteacher Aug 9 @ 8:39 PM EDT

hailey #throwsshade #novaedchat

In reply to @RashidaJGreen, @ReadWriteBlue2

acuteteacher Aug 9 @ 8:39 PM EDT

felt all of the feels right there w them #novaedchat

In reply to @trebligycats

RashidaJGreen Aug 9 @ 8:39 PM EDT

I'm glad too! But letting go of that friendship was hard. This is something we can all relate to #novaedchat

In reply to @ReadWriteBlue2

cait_fiocchi Aug 9 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A4: DeVante's ability 2 give us ALL a better understanding of Khalil. Choices we make come from complex situations. #NoVaEdChat

scigates Aug 9 @ 8:39 PM EDT

So true, and often the custodians are not well treated (sadly)! #novaedchat

In reply to @RavenAngelica

MrsGraceChoi Aug 9 @ 8:39 PM EDT

YES. This is my biggest issue with TfA. I know great people that came out of there, but it feels too much like savior-mentality. #novaedchat

In reply to @acuteteacher, @RavenAngelica

MsClassNSession Aug 9 @ 8:40 PM EDT

A4: Surprisingly, I gained a different perspective on battered women. #novaedchat

ReadWriteBlue2 Aug 9 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Yes, Starr is mature beyond her age #NoVAedchat

RashidaJGreen Aug 9 @ 8:39 PM EDT

I'm glad too! But letting go of that friendship was hard. This is something we can all relate to #novaedchat
In reply to @ReadWriteBlue2

acuteteacher Aug 9 @ 8:40 PM EDT

so thankful they rejected me my senior yr of college #novaedchat

In reply to @MrsGraceChoi, @RavenAngelica

rosy_burke Aug 9 @ 8:40 PM EDT

The love in the community. The diff ways love was shown too; love existed w/in each difficult circumstance & situation #novaedchat

trebligycats Aug 9 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A4. The residents of Garden Heights, esp during the riot. So much anger, and I felt it. Also Mav's desire to stay in GH at 1st. #novaedchat

RashidaJGreen Aug 9 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Right! Didn't let her walk away ...because that would have been easier for her as well! She had to submit to her love #NoVaEdChat

In reply to @MrsGraceChoi, @acuteteacher

rgrov1013 Aug 9 @ 8:41 PM EDT

I really liked this too. I felt like we got to know him more, esp since D & K were friends & S could see her impact on K #NoVaEdChat

In reply to @cait_fiocchi

MrsGraceChoi Aug 9 @ 8:41 PM EDT

Yes. I just got chills remembering that...#novaedchat

In reply to @cait_fiocchi

mckenrickreads Aug 9 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A4 Lisa, Starr's Mom. Worked to educate herself despite huge challenges. Loved unconditionally w/o judgement (i.e. Brenda) #NoVAedchat

acuteteacher Aug 9 @ 8:41 PM EDT

omg same #novaedchat

In reply to @MrsGraceChoi, @cait_fiocchi

MsClassNSession Aug 9 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A4: So many perspectives. So many lessons. #NoVAedchat

scigates Aug 9 @ 8:41 PM EDT

Mine too, mac and cheese brings ppl together #NOVAedchat

In reply to @RashidaJGreen, @acuteteacher

acuteteacher Aug 9 @ 8:41 PM EDT

I freaking adore her #momgoals #novaedchat

In reply to @mckenrickreads

rgrov1013 Aug 9 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Agreed. And how Iesha really saved her kids & sacrificed herself for them. #noVaEdChat

In reply to @MsClassNSession

trebligycats Aug 9 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A4. Also flipped my persp on Big Mav. Powerful to see a good man who had made bad choices that caused others to mistreat him. #novaedchat

RashidaJGreen Aug 9 @ 8:42 PM EDT

I'm always confused when I see it on kids' menus lol ...my kids always want to order that and the burger 😂😂 #NoVaEdChat

In reply to @RavenAngelica, @acuteteacher

acuteteacher Aug 9 @ 8:42 PM EDT

LOVE HIM #NoVAedchat

In reply to @trebligycats

ReadWriteBlue2 Aug 9 @ 8:42 PM EDT

I want Mac n cheese now! #novaedchat

scigates Aug 9 @ 8:41 PM EDT

Mine too, mac and cheese brings ppl together #NOVAedchat
In reply to @RashidaJGreen, @acuteteacher

GCMLibrary Aug 9 @ 8:42 PM EDT

I was thinking that too. Glad I'm not alone. #novaedchat #thug

In reply to @ReadWriteBlue2

rosy_burke Aug 9 @ 8:43 PM EDT

Me too. Especially her sacrifices for her children even though outward public actions would suggest otherwise #novaedchat

In reply to @MsClassNSession

RashidaJGreen Aug 9 @ 8:43 PM EDT

I loved him too! Reminder that we can make mistakes and move past those mistakes. Our stories can change. So can our Ss' stories #NoVaEdChat

In reply to @acuteteacher, @trebligycats

mkgderose Aug 9 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A4: Khalil/DeVante- Poor choices could stem from a deep rooted love & desire to support family and lack of resources to do so. #NoVaEdChat

scigates Aug 9 @ 8:43 PM EDT

Also shows that ppl are not one dimensional. One instance in life doesn't define the entire person #novaedchat

In reply to @acuteteacher

FilsingerEDU Aug 9 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A4 DeVante stuck w/ me. He's pulled in many diff directions (his fam, Starr, Big Mav, Carlos, gang...) & he's still just a kid. #novaedchat

GCMLibrary Aug 9 @ 8:44 PM EDT

And it took strength & perseverance to stand up to the people who still treated him based on his past decisions. #novaedchat #thug

In reply to @RashidaJGreen, @acuteteacher, @trebligycats

ReadWriteBlue2 Aug 9 @ 8:44 PM EDT

I want to have an afterschool parent /child bookclub and then we can serve Mac n cheese! #NoVAedchat

rosy_burke Aug 9 @ 8:44 PM EDT

This chat was not made for 140 characters!!! Just putting that out there! #novaedchat Love reading all responses!!!

RashidaJGreen Aug 9 @ 8:44 PM EDT

I did too! How she sacrificed herself so that the kids would be okay #novaedchat

In reply to @rosy_burke, @MsClassNSession

trebligycats Aug 9 @ 8:44 PM EDT

Yes! Iesha was trying her best to protect her children. Def not the typical representation for women in her situation. #novaedchat

In reply to @MsClassNSession

acuteteacher Aug 9 @ 8:44 PM EDT

& how much he cared about his community & wanting to make it a safe place to live #NoVAedchat

In reply to @RashidaJGreen, @trebligycats

rgrov1013 Aug 9 @ 8:44 PM EDT

Also, those who are coming to us with prior "mistakes" need not be judged but supported even more. #noVaEdChat

In reply to @RashidaJGreen, @acuteteacher, @trebligycats

MsClassNSession Aug 9 @ 8:44 PM EDT

Yes. I never would have allowed my mind to go there. #NovaEdChat

rosy_burke Aug 9 @ 8:43 PM EDT

Me too. Especially her sacrifices for her children even though outward public actions would suggest otherwise #novaedchat
In reply to @MsClassNSession

RashidaJGreen Aug 9 @ 8:45 PM EDT

A5: We have to work within our realm of control. If we continue 2do good we will reap a harvest ...start with sandbox given 2us #NoVaEdChat

NoVAEdChat Aug 9 @ 8:45 PM EDT

Q5 How might this advice Starr's mom gives her apply to our work? #NoVAedchat

RashidaJGreen Aug 9 @ 8:45 PM EDT

Right - he wanted to help as many people as possible #NoVaEdChat

In reply to @acuteteacher, @trebligycats

acuteteacher Aug 9 @ 8:45 PM EDT

plus I loved his comment about why they didn't just shoot voldemort in Harry Potter - dying laughing #NoVAedchat

In reply to @GCMLibrary, @RashidaJGreen, @trebligycats

RashidaJGreen Aug 9 @ 8:45 PM EDT

Exactly! But how often do we tell the next teacher all the bad things about Johnny? #NoVaEdChat

In reply to @rgrov1013, @acuteteacher, @trebligycats

MsClassNSession Aug 9 @ 8:45 PM EDT

Taught me a lot about judgment. #NovaEdChat

In reply to @rosy_burke

acuteteacher Aug 9 @ 8:45 PM EDT

*stomach growling* #NoVAedchat

In reply to @ReadWriteBlue2

rgrov1013 Aug 9 @ 8:46 PM EDT

And not really knowing where to turn for help, but doing his best in asking Big Mav (despite Lisa's protest) #noVaEdChat

In reply to @FilsingerEDU

TechyMargaret - Moderator Aug 9 @ 8:46 PM EDT

I spent a lot of the book thinking of students I've had over the years that I've learned dealt with similar struggles #NoVAedchat

rosy_burke Aug 9 @ 8:46 PM EDT

"And he's still just a kid" that's the heartbreaking part #novaedchat

FilsingerEDU Aug 9 @ 8:43 PM EDT

A4 DeVante stuck w/ me. He's pulled in many diff directions (his fam, Starr, Big Mav, Carlos, gang...) & he's still just a kid. #novaedchat

acuteteacher Aug 9 @ 8:46 PM EDT

& Starr's realization of that fact #NoVAedchat

In reply to @rosy_burke, @MsClassNSession

rgrov1013 Aug 9 @ 8:46 PM EDT

Yep. Guilty as charged on that one. #noVaEdChat

In reply to @RashidaJGreen, @acuteteacher, @trebligycats

scigates Aug 9 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A5 This is where the skills of perseverance and grit will come in handy. We must support failures as a learning tool #Novaedchat

acuteteacher Aug 9 @ 8:46 PM EDT

so while the axns aren't ok, just punishing axns doesn't solve systemic probs that result in such axns #NoVAedchat

In reply to @mkgderose

TechyMargaret - Moderator Aug 9 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A5 it's not ok to stand by and not speak up when things are not right. And we have to keep doin it. No matter how it turns out #novaedchat

MrsGraceChoi Aug 9 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A5 This convo broke my heart. I think we have to celebrate any victory little as they may be and keeping fighting the good fight #novaedchat

trebligycats Aug 9 @ 8:47 PM EDT

Agree! It's a clique, but the "everyone is fighting their own battle" idea. What are the factors behind the crime? #novaedchat #eyeopening

In reply to @mkgderose

GCMLibrary Aug 9 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A5 That we have to keep doing the right thing. That the LOVE we give little infants will make a difference too. #novaedchat #thug

acuteteacher Aug 9 @ 8:47 PM EDT

#novaedchat https://t.co/NJsW6G4opb

In reply to @rgrov1013, @RashidaJGreen, @trebligycats

RashidaJGreen Aug 9 @ 8:47 PM EDT

...and he is STILL just a kid... #NoVaEdChat

In reply to @rosy_burke

ReadWriteBlue2 Aug 9 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A5: Love this question! #NoVAedchat

mkgderose Aug 9 @ 8:47 PM EDT

Guys, I'm so into this chat that I completely forgot about the ice pop I pulled out at the beginning of it! #novaedchat

acuteteacher Aug 9 @ 8:47 PM EDT

TRUTH! #NoVAedchat

In reply to @rosy_burke

RashidaJGreen Aug 9 @ 8:48 PM EDT

We have to use our privilege to advocate for others who don't have a voice! #NoVaEdChat

TechyMargaret - Moderator Aug 9 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A5 it's not ok to stand by and not speak up when things are not right. And we have to keep doin it. No matter how it turns out #novaedchat

GCMLibrary Aug 9 @ 8:48 PM EDT

WE MUST. This book + @NinaThomasFCPS helped me have the courage to do that. #novaedchat #thug

In reply to @TechyMargaret, @NinaThomasFCPS

acuteteacher Aug 9 @ 8:48 PM EDT

work w/in our realm of control 2 ultimately change our realm of concern (the world) #NoVAedchat @MisterMinor

In reply to @RashidaJGreen, @MisterMinor

rosy_burke Aug 9 @ 8:48 PM EDT

A5 I think it's what we have to fall back on when you're fighting the good fight and may be the only one; when you feel alone #novaedchat

ReadWriteBlue2 Aug 9 @ 8:49 PM EDT

A5: Use examples of people who persevered- Malala, Mandela #NoVAedchat

RashidaJGreen Aug 9 @ 8:49 PM EDT

aaahhhhh yes! #TheLOVEWeGive #NoVaEdChat

In reply to @GCMLibrary

rgrov1013 Aug 9 @ 8:49 PM EDT

A5: Despite what others say, we need to keep on keepin on. Reading #THUG will be forefront for me on Aug 28 when our Ss return. #novaedchat

trebligycats Aug 9 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A5. We can't save everyone. Sometimes our best efforts meet resistance. That doesn't mean we don't keep trying. #novaedchat

RashidaJGreen Aug 9 @ 8:50 PM EDT

yyyyaaaasss my friend @NinaThomasFCPS strikes again! She's so empowering :) #NoVaEdChat

GCMLibrary Aug 9 @ 8:48 PM EDT

WE MUST. This book + @NinaThomasFCPS helped me have the courage to do that. #novaedchat #thug
In reply to @TechyMargaret, @NinaThomasFCPS

MsClassNSession Aug 9 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A5: I have definitely lived this as an administrator. Sometimes you just accept defeat and move on. #NoVAedchat

acuteteacher Aug 9 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A5 systemic change is "cruise ship" work (takes time) but we still need 2 change direction 2 reach equitable outcomes #novaedchat

TechyMargaret - Moderator Aug 9 @ 8:50 PM EDT

Friends- I think we should all go to the National Book Festival and hear from @acthomasbooks https://t.co/b2X9qxpuhs #NOVAedchat field trip?

FilsingerEDU Aug 9 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A5 Control what we can control, but always be compassionate. Just b/c something's out of our control doesn't mean we can't care. #NoVAedchat

rgrov1013 Aug 9 @ 8:50 PM EDT

I spent a lot of it thinking about those kids I should have done better for, but didn't. #noVaEdChat

In reply to @TechyMargaret

acuteteacher Aug 9 @ 8:50 PM EDT

I spent a lot projecting my past Ss into their teenage selves and worrying myself sick #NoVAedchat

In reply to @TechyMargaret

ReadWriteBlue2 Aug 9 @ 8:51 PM EDT

Right is right, even when no one is doing it; wrong is wrong, even when everyone is doing it. Going on my quote wall! #NoVAedchat

MrsPhifer_Reads Aug 9 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A5 I 💜 reading all of this truth. We also must be role models--keep doing right #NoVaEdChat

cait_fiocchi Aug 9 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A5: I think it's tching&modeling this belief,but also tching perseverance bc it's hard 2 continue doing right when wrong happens #novaedchat

trebligycats Aug 9 @ 8:51 PM EDT

YES! Using our voices and privilege to amplify the voices of others. #novaedchat

In reply to @RashidaJGreen

TechyMargaret - Moderator Aug 9 @ 8:51 PM EDT

I think we all feel this. Whether it's with what we didn't know, instruction we know now could be better, relationships, etc #Novaedchat

scigates Aug 9 @ 8:50 PM EDT

I know, I wish I could have some of those moments back with Ss.
In reply to @TechyMargaret

GCMLibrary Aug 9 @ 8:51 PM EDT

@NinaThomasFCPS is simply the best. #novaedchat

In reply to @RashidaJGreen, @NinaThomasFCPS, @NinaThomasFCPS

RashidaJGreen Aug 9 @ 8:51 PM EDT

I'm definitely going and bringing my older daughters :) They're super excited! It's marked on my calendar #NoVaEdChat

TechyMargaret - Moderator Aug 9 @ 8:50 PM EDT

Friends- I think we should all go to the National Book Festival and hear from @acthomasbooks https://t.co/b2X9qxpuhs #NOVAedchat field trip?

acuteteacher Aug 9 @ 8:51 PM EDT

tears streaming down my face #NoVAedchat

In reply to @MrsGraceChoi

GCMLibrary Aug 9 @ 8:52 PM EDT

I'm in! #novaedchat #thug

In reply to @TechyMargaret, @acthomasbooks

rosy_burke Aug 9 @ 8:52 PM EDT

Doing the right thing because it's the right thing to do #novaedchat

ReadWriteBlue2 Aug 9 @ 8:51 PM EDT

Right is right, even when no one is doing it; wrong is wrong, even when everyone is doing it. Going on my quote wall! #NoVAedchat

RashidaJGreen Aug 9 @ 8:52 PM EDT

Right! We can care and still help others to navigate #NoVaEdChat

In reply to @FilsingerEDU

acuteteacher Aug 9 @ 8:52 PM EDT

omg THE LOVE WE GIVE LITTLE INFANTS #NoVAedchat

In reply to @GCMLibrary

acuteteacher Aug 9 @ 8:52 PM EDT

hahahahahahah #NoVAedchat

In reply to @mkgderose

ReadWriteBlue2 Aug 9 @ 8:52 PM EDT

Yes. I'm going! #novaedchat

TechyMargaret - Moderator Aug 9 @ 8:50 PM EDT

Friends- I think we should all go to the National Book Festival and hear from @acthomasbooks https://t.co/b2X9qxpuhs #NOVAedchat field trip?

TechyMargaret - Moderator Aug 9 @ 8:53 PM EDT

And when change doesnt happen as quickly as we think it should. These struggles weren't created & won't be fixed overnight #novaedchat

cait_fiocchi Aug 9 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A5: I think it's tching&modeling this belief,but also tching perseverance bc it's hard 2 continue doing right when wrong happens #novaedchat

acuteteacher Aug 9 @ 8:53 PM EDT

not saying anything = implicit approval #NoVAedchat

TechyMargaret - Moderator Aug 9 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A5 it's not ok to stand by and not speak up when things are not right. And we have to keep doin it. No matter how it turns out #novaedchat

RashidaJGreen Aug 9 @ 8:53 PM EDT

I 100% agree! Our students are watching. Our peers are watching #novaedchat

In reply to @MrsPhifer_Reads

rosy_burke Aug 9 @ 8:53 PM EDT

That'd be awesome! Where is this? #novaedchat

In reply to @TechyMargaret, @acthomasbooks

ReadWriteBlue2 Aug 9 @ 8:53 PM EDT

Me too 😔#novaedchat

rgrov1013 Aug 9 @ 8:50 PM EDT

I spent a lot of it thinking about those kids I should have done better for, but didn't. #noVaEdChat
In reply to @TechyMargaret

mckenrickreads Aug 9 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A5 "do what you can, with what you have, where you are" teddy Roosevelt. #NoVAedchat

rgrov1013 Aug 9 @ 8:53 PM EDT

The list this yr of authors is INCREDIBLE! It's already on my calendar! #NoVaEdChat

In reply to @TechyMargaret, @acthomasbooks

RashidaJGreen Aug 9 @ 8:53 PM EDT

DC Convention Center - September 2 #novaedchat

In reply to @rosy_burke, @TechyMargaret, @acthomasbooks

TechyMargaret - Moderator Aug 9 @ 8:54 PM EDT

Washington DC - at the convention center! Come down and join us? #NoVAedchat

In reply to @rosy_burke, @acthomasbooks

acuteteacher Aug 9 @ 8:54 PM EDT

ME ME ME ME ME #NoVAedchat

In reply to @TechyMargaret, @acthomasbooks

acuteteacher Aug 9 @ 8:54 PM EDT

me. too. #NoVAedchat

In reply to @rgrov1013, @TechyMargaret

rosy_burke Aug 9 @ 8:54 PM EDT

Oooh...DC is not that far from me. Now I'm excited! I will def. check it out! Thanks for the info! #NoVAedchat

In reply to @RashidaJGreen, @TechyMargaret, @acthomasbooks

acuteteacher Aug 9 @ 8:54 PM EDT

esp when wrong looks so "easy" #NoVAedchat

In reply to @cait_fiocchi

RashidaJGreen Aug 9 @ 8:55 PM EDT

A6: This book has impacted ways that I'm able to discuss sensitive topics around cultural responsiveness w/my peers #NoVaEdChat

NoVAEdChat Aug 9 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Q6 How has/will this book impact what you do tomorrow at home, school, work, and/or in our world? #NoVAedchat

rosy_burke Aug 9 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Yes, please!!! Will there be a meet up??? #NoVAedchat

In reply to @TechyMargaret, @acthomasbooks

ReadWriteBlue2 Aug 9 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Same! I downloaded the app! #novaedchat

RashidaJGreen Aug 9 @ 8:51 PM EDT
I'm definitely going and bringing my older daughters :) They're super excited! It's marked on my calendar #NoVaEdChat
- TechyMargaret - Moderator Aug 9 @ 8:50 PM EDT
  
  Friends- I think we should all go to the National Book Festival and hear from @acthomasbooks https://t.co/b2X9qxpuhs #NOVAedchat field trip?

RashidaJGreen Aug 9 @ 8:55 PM EDT

#NoVaEdChat

In reply to @RavenAngelica, @acuteteacher

MrsGraceChoi Aug 9 @ 8:55 PM EDT

yes, me, too...and to show a balance of passion to keep doing right, but also sometimes it's okay to catch your breath. #novaedchat

In reply to @cait_fiocchi

TechyMargaret - Moderator Aug 9 @ 8:55 PM EDT

I agree! We've had deeper conversations this year b/c of leadership topics/speakers & this book!! SO THANKFUL #abouttime #novaedchat

RashidaJGreen Aug 9 @ 8:55 PM EDT

A6: This book has impacted ways that I'm able to discuss sensitive topics around cultural responsiveness w/my peers #NoVaEdChat

RavenAngelica Aug 9 @ 8:56 PM EDT

A5 It's not enough to "not be racist"- it's a cop out for true action #NoVaEdChat

acuteteacher Aug 9 @ 8:56 PM EDT

A6 it changed my life. Literally. I can't fit it all in 30 tweets. I can never thank @acthomasbooks enough 4 this #NoVAedchat

RashidaJGreen Aug 9 @ 8:56 PM EDT

#abouttime ...we have to continue to bring the issues to light. Equity is so important #NoVAEdChat

In reply to @TechyMargaret

trebligycats Aug 9 @ 8:56 PM EDT

A5. Never stop trying to be better - for our Ss and ourselves. We can always improve and grow. A constant struggle. #novaedchat

TechyMargaret - Moderator Aug 9 @ 8:56 PM EDT

I feel like I need to make this happen. We need a meetup and a picture. You all in? I'll send a message! Make plans #NoVAedchat!

In reply to @rosy_burke, @acthomasbooks

TechyMargaret - Moderator Aug 9 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A6 It's about awareness and the voice we have. Use it to make change. I won't stand by. #novaedchat

acuteteacher Aug 9 @ 8:57 PM EDT

YASSS a way to engage in that aspirational discomfort #NoVAedchat

In reply to @RashidaJGreen

RashidaJGreen Aug 9 @ 8:57 PM EDT

I love the power of a good book! #THUG was truly life changing #novaedchat

acuteteacher Aug 9 @ 8:56 PM EDT

A6 it changed my life. Literally. I can't fit it all in 30 tweets. I can never thank @acthomasbooks enough 4 this #NoVAedchat

rosy_burke Aug 9 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A6 I think of Chris & how he genuinely did not know things about Starr's reality, she had to explain. I too will explain more #novaedchat

rgrov1013 Aug 9 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A6: Seeing Ts & Ss as people with stories. And fears. And struggles. And dreams. And loved ones. #choosekind #NoVaEdChat

In reply to @NoVAEdChat

MsClassNSession Aug 9 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A6: Building stronger relationships; mindful of preconceived notions and remembering to stay positive no matter what! #NoVAedchat

RashidaJGreen Aug 9 @ 8:57 PM EDT

Count me in! #novaedchat

In reply to @TechyMargaret, @rosy_burke, @acthomasbooks

GCMLibrary Aug 9 @ 8:58 PM EDT

100% this. I intentionally gave it to Ss & Ts who I knew were passionate about culture / equity/ student voice. #novaedchat #thug

In reply to @RashidaJGreen

RashidaJGreen Aug 9 @ 8:58 PM EDT

I love this! #iWontStandBy #novaedchat

TechyMargaret - Moderator Aug 9 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A6 It's about awareness and the voice we have. Use it to make change. I won't stand by. #novaedchat

MrsPhifer_Reads Aug 9 @ 8:58 PM EDT

A6 This book has encouraged me to use my voice more...it is hard sometimes being 1 of very few minority teachers #NoVaEdChat

scigates Aug 9 @ 8:58 PM EDT

A6 foster conversations to support all students, colleagues and friends. We can be better one convo at a time. #novaedchat

GCMLibrary Aug 9 @ 8:58 PM EDT

And I'll keep pushing it to anyone who holds still long enough. #novaedchat #thug

In reply to @RashidaJGreen

NoVAEdChat Aug 9 @ 8:59 PM EDT

#NoVAedchat returns 8/23 for the new school year! Join @techinteaching and @TechyMargaret for a great year of chats!

TechyMargaret - Moderator Aug 9 @ 8:59 PM EDT

#NoVAedchat returns 8/23 for the new school year! Join @techinteaching and @TechyMargaret for a great year of chats!

Principal_Duffy Aug 9 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Sorry I'm late to the party! I can't thank @RashidaJGreen enough for this book recommendation. It was an AMAZING read! #NoVaEdChat

GCMLibrary Aug 9 @ 8:59 PM EDT

BC IT"S DELICIOUS. #novaedchat #thug

In reply to @RavenAngelica, @RashidaJGreen, @acuteteacher

acuteteacher Aug 9 @ 8:59 PM EDT

A6 & racism is a white people prob - we created it & we need 2 b more vocal about dismantling #novaedchat

In reply to @MrsPhifer_Reads

RashidaJGreen Aug 9 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Love this! If people take the time 2listen we must take the time to explain. We meaning everyone - we all have a different story #NoVaEDchat

In reply to @rosy_burke

FilsingerEDU Aug 9 @ 8:59 PM EDT

A6 Love that fiction can open door to issues that are otherwise hard to talk abt. #THUG prompted many unexpected convos for me. #novaedchat

EduGladiators Aug 9 @ 8:59 PM EDT

#EduGladiators is BACK Saturday 💥{NEW TIME}8amCT/9amET💥 Join us as we talk LEADERSHIP! #FLEdChat #novaedchat #SDLive #SXSWEdu #txed

mkgderose Aug 9 @ 8:59 PM EDT

A6: I will speak up, even when it's uncomfortable...especially then. I will raise my kids to do the same. Always. #NoVaEdChat

acuteteacher Aug 9 @ 8:59 PM EDT

ugh it's over already???? #novaedchat

cait_fiocchi Aug 9 @ 8:59 PM EDT

A6: I was & remain in deep reflection mode.Thinking abt how much power our words have.Starr found courage 2 use hers... so can I #novaedchat