#UrbanEdChat Archive
#UrbanEd chat is a twitter chat for educators. Topics relevant to the subject of urban education will be discussed, but all educators are encouraged to join the conversation. The chats will be moderated by Ben and Neil, founders of Engaging Educators and elementary school teachers in Detroit, MI.
Thursday February 25, 2016
Welcome to tonight. Let's start with introductions. Tell us about You, Who, where, and what you teach!
Hello! This is Fran from ! We're located in ATL!
Don't forget to use the hashtag on your tweets tonight
Hi friends! Rita from Wisconsin here
Gerald, middle school AP from Houston, TX
I have been sick for the last 3 days!
Question 1 is on its way!
Glad you're feeling better.
you have to show them that you care. By your actions, not just your words. Then you can build them up! https://t.co/avEhqlZT2t
we need to find a way to make school wrk for urban males. We have to close the school to prison pipeline.
A1: It's easier to try build children when they are young because when they are men it's difficult
We need to advocate for equity and fair treatment of urban males. B/c once in the system, it's hard to get out.
A2: It's continuous cycle. If they don't have role models then the cycle continues.
A2: We don't differentiate enough, let our urban school decay, over-discipline. We don't teach w/ relevancy. We can do better.
Also, we need to hold society as a whole accountable. Take a look at urban schools. Many are in crisis.
offers a good brief on research-based best practices to help our urban youth.
it is so hard to find good leaders! We must elect leaders who will advocate for our children.
it is so hard to find good leaders! We must elect leaders who will advocate for our children.
A3: using an assets-based approach. Learning about the cultures of our sts and harnessing these things to teach.
Whst she said :-) https://t.co/fMF0OIgvML
A3: using an assets-based approach. Learning about the cultures of our sts and harnessing these things to teach.
I agree. It's about building trusting, caring relationships based on mutual respect & mutual high expectations
We love to talk about high expectations for our Sts but they should also have high expectations of us. We owe our sts our best
A3:I never thought about being culturally responsive until this year. I have a lot Ss who lack exposure.
effective teachers can weed out kids who don't belong in special education!
So be it - let\s do our part!
A4: I look at our behavior adjustment class and there are not any girls in that class.
A3: An effective Ts can change the course of some Ss.
A4: Letting Ss know that you are there for them 100% would push them. Exhausting all options in your teaching to reach them
A4 an effective teacher can realize that it is a skills deficit, and they don't refer them to SPed. Also RTI with fidelity.
AGREE! Zero-tolerance does not work. Not in schools or society as a whole
A5: I guess I was clueless abt zero tolerance because my school NEVER suspended anyone!
Hi everyone Desiree from Mi
A5 I agree. There has to be a mind shift change.
A6:I believe convo has to start with being culturally relevant,aware and thinking about equity
A6: thinking about discipline that fits action not stereotype of person
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Asks Employees to Stop Crossing Out ‘Black Lives Matters’ on Office Walls https://t.co/dGLk3VR4O1
A6: It starts with the communication process &Ts have to have some patience and not resort to harsh punishment as the solution
A3: culturally relevant means that ts are aware of home lives of ss & can see where policies should change for more equity
A6 schools can look at restorative justice and PBIS. Also conduct home visits and work with P's https://t.co/5kZxFf35Dn
Thanks for a great chat! Have an awesome Friday!
