#SafeSchoolsChat Archive

daviswelcome - Moderator May 21 @ 3:00 PM EDT

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edu_taraw May 21 @ 3:01 PM EDT

Good afternoon! Tara Woodard from Wilson, NC #safeschoolschat

daviswelcome - Moderator May 21 @ 3:02 PM EDT

Welcome, Tara! #safeschoolschat

In reply to @edu_taraw

FoleyKev May 21 @ 3:04 PM EDT

Kevin here a Teaching Principal with Irelands first and only school STEAM Room #safeschoolschat

RobynCharb May 21 @ 3:04 PM EDT

Hi Everyone. Robyn from Ontario 🇨🇦 #safeschoolschat

daviswelcome - Moderator May 21 @ 3:05 PM EDT

Welcome, Kevin! #safeschoolschat

In reply to @FoleyKev

daviswelcome - Moderator May 21 @ 3:05 PM EDT

Welcome, Robyn! #safeschoolschat

In reply to @RobynCharb

daviswelcome - Moderator May 21 @ 3:06 PM EDT

Question 1 coming up .... #SafeSchoolsChat

mr_hayes May 21 @ 3:06 PM EDT

Eric, Math/Sped teacher, living in Brazil #safeschoolschat

daviswelcome - Moderator May 21 @ 3:07 PM EDT

Q1: What does psychological safety mean to you? #safeschoolschat

daviswelcome - Moderator May 21 @ 3:07 PM EDT

Welcome, Eric! #SafeSchoolsChat

In reply to @mr_hayes

CarinaHilbert May 21 @ 3:08 PM EDT

Can a #disabled teacher, now stay-at-home mom of three join you? #getsoutknitting #safeschoolschat

edu_taraw May 21 @ 3:09 PM EDT

A1) Students/staff feel accepted and safe to take risks and/or fail without judgement #safeschoolschat

FoleyKev May 21 @ 3:09 PM EDT

A1.Psychological safety for me is where teachers and pupils feel free to Be themselves in the school environment #safeschoolschat

daviswelcome - Moderator May 21 @ 3:09 PM EDT

Join the conversation, my friend. #safeschoolschat

In reply to @CarinaHilbert

daviswelcome - Moderator May 21 @ 3:10 PM EDT

Exactly! #safeschoolschat

edu_taraw May 21 @ 3:09 PM EDT

A1) Students/staff feel accepted and safe to take risks and/or fail without judgement #safeschoolschat

CarinaHilbert May 21 @ 3:10 PM EDT

Thank you! #safeschoolschat

In reply to @daviswelcome

mjjohnson1216 May 21 @ 3:10 PM EDT

Good Afternoon @daviswelcome it has been quite a while. Meredith joining from FL #safeschoolschat

LemarrTreadwell May 21 @ 3:10 PM EDT

Hello #safeschoolschat PLN. Lemarr Treadwell, Fresno CA

RobynCharb May 21 @ 3:10 PM EDT

It means one should feel safe & respected at work/school. Not to be afraid you'll be ridiculed/made to feel uncomfortable. #safeschoolschat

daviswelcome - Moderator May 21 @ 3:07 PM EDT

Q1: What does psychological safety mean to you? #safeschoolschat

daviswelcome - Moderator May 21 @ 3:10 PM EDT

Excellent! #safeschoolschat

FoleyKev May 21 @ 3:09 PM EDT

A1.Psychological safety for me is where teachers and pupils feel free to Be themselves in the school environment #safeschoolschat

daviswelcome - Moderator May 21 @ 3:11 PM EDT

Glad you are here, my friend! #safeschoolschat

In reply to @mjjohnson1216

CarinaHilbert May 21 @ 3:11 PM EDT

A1: Psychological safety means all are safe to learn how they need, speak out how they need, and bullying is taken care of. #safeschoolschat

daviswelcome - Moderator May 21 @ 3:11 PM EDT

Powerful! #safeschoolschat

RobynCharb May 21 @ 3:10 PM EDT
It means one should feel safe & respected at work/school. Not to be afraid you'll be ridiculed/made to feel uncomfortable. #safeschoolschat
- daviswelcome - Moderator May 21 @ 3:07 PM EDT
  
  Q1: What does psychological safety mean to you? #safeschoolschat

CarinaHilbert May 21 @ 3:11 PM EDT

Including the teachers. #justsaying #safeschoolschat

In reply to @RobynCharb

daviswelcome - Moderator May 21 @ 3:12 PM EDT

Hey there, friend! #safeschoolschat

In reply to @LemarrTreadwell

mr_hayes May 21 @ 3:12 PM EDT

A1: Source-https://t.co/JKCY37VhyH #safeschoolschat

spiraledu May 21 @ 3:12 PM EDT

:) failure will happen & the focus needs to be on how to correct it now & change things to be better moving forward #safeschoolschat

In reply to @edu_taraw

mjjohnson1216 May 21 @ 3:12 PM EDT

"Being able to show/employ one's self w/out fear of negative consequences of self-image, status or career" (Kahn 1990, p708 #safeschoolschat

daviswelcome - Moderator May 21 @ 3:12 PM EDT

Nice! #safeschoolschat

In reply to @CarinaHilbert

RobynCharb May 21 @ 3:13 PM EDT

I agree 100% @CarinaHilbert. The workplace should be safe too! #safeschoolschat

CarinaHilbert May 21 @ 3:11 PM EDT

Including the teachers. #justsaying #safeschoolschat
In reply to @RobynCharb

daviswelcome - Moderator May 21 @ 3:13 PM EDT

Exactly! #safeschoolschat

In reply to @mjjohnson1216

daviswelcome - Moderator May 21 @ 3:14 PM EDT

Question 2 coming up .... #SafeSchoolsChat

CarinaHilbert May 21 @ 3:14 PM EDT

If our schools aren't safe for teachers, it's really hard for teachers to make them safe for students. #safeschoolschat

In reply to @RobynCharb

LemarrTreadwell May 21 @ 3:14 PM EDT

A1. Trust. Confidence in relibabilty and truth! Trust takes years to build, a second to break and a lifetime to rebuild. #safeschoolschat

daviswelcome - Moderator May 21 @ 3:07 PM EDT

Q1: What does psychological safety mean to you? #safeschoolschat

FoleyKev May 21 @ 3:14 PM EDT

A1.As a school leader for 30 years I always want staff and pupils to feel relaxed and safe in school #safeschoolschat

mr_hayes May 21 @ 3:14 PM EDT

A1: I think of it as safety to express your views and be yourself. #safeschoolschat

daviswelcome - Moderator May 21 @ 3:14 PM EDT

Amen! #SafeSchoolsChat

LemarrTreadwell May 21 @ 3:14 PM EDT
A1. Trust. Confidence in relibabilty and truth! Trust takes years to build, a second to break and a lifetime to rebuild. #safeschoolschat
- daviswelcome - Moderator May 21 @ 3:07 PM EDT
  
  Q1: What does psychological safety mean to you? #safeschoolschat

mjjohnson1216 May 21 @ 3:14 PM EDT

A1. I keep reading and re-reading the definition I found. I get stuck on the "fear of negative .." #safeschoolschat

spiraledu May 21 @ 3:14 PM EDT

often people fear speaking up because of negative consequences. When teachers are nontenured, it's hard to have a voice #safeschoolschat

In reply to @mjjohnson1216

daviswelcome - Moderator May 21 @ 3:15 PM EDT

Powerful! #SafeSchoolsChat

In reply to @CarinaHilbert, @RobynCharb

LemarrTreadwell May 21 @ 3:15 PM EDT

What Kevin states is the foundation of learning in any new learning. Bam! #safeschoolschat

FoleyKev May 21 @ 3:14 PM EDT

A1.As a school leader for 30 years I always want staff and pupils to feel relaxed and safe in school #safeschoolschat

daviswelcome - Moderator May 21 @ 3:15 PM EDT

Q2: What are some leadership qualities that promote psychological safety? #safeschoolschat

spiraledu May 21 @ 3:16 PM EDT

It's very real. Not only could you lose your current position, but you fear for retaliation of future positions #safeschoolschat

In reply to @mjjohnson1216

mjjohnson1216 May 21 @ 3:16 PM EDT

A2. As @spiraledu shared - being able to share their thoughts/voice #safeschoolschat

daviswelcome - Moderator May 21 @ 3:17 PM EDT

Awesome! #safeschoolschat

mjjohnson1216 May 21 @ 3:16 PM EDT

A2. As @spiraledu shared - being able to share their thoughts/voice #safeschoolschat

RobynCharb May 21 @ 3:17 PM EDT

A2. Leadership qualities: Be a good listener and empathetic. #safeschoolschat

daviswelcome - Moderator May 21 @ 3:15 PM EDT

Q2: What are some leadership qualities that promote psychological safety? #safeschoolschat

CarinaHilbert May 21 @ 3:17 PM EDT

A2: Not having/encouraging cliques in the staff or hit lists of Ts to bully/intimidate/control. #safeschoolschat

daviswelcome - Moderator May 21 @ 3:17 PM EDT

Absolutely! #SafeSchoolsChat

RobynCharb May 21 @ 3:17 PM EDT
A2. Leadership qualities: Be a good listener and empathetic. #safeschoolschat
- daviswelcome - Moderator May 21 @ 3:15 PM EDT
  
  Q2: What are some leadership qualities that promote psychological safety? #safeschoolschat

mjjohnson1216 May 21 @ 3:17 PM EDT

A2. When someone shares something they feel SO passionate about "thunder" is often heard/not the words/intent. #safeschoolschat

mr_hayes May 21 @ 3:18 PM EDT

A1: I can't talk about how I really feel about Ss because some Ts like to label and criticize Ss. Don't look at the good. #safeschoolschat

spiraledu May 21 @ 3:18 PM EDT

Consistent feedback & follow up support is essential. People need to be empowered not put on edge #safeschoolschat

In reply to @daviswelcome

edu_taraw May 21 @ 3:18 PM EDT

A2) providing encouragement and support always, trustworthy, and building positive relationships #safeschoolschat

CarinaHilbert May 21 @ 3:18 PM EDT

I've dealt with retaliation in the past, and it's not easy to fight, even with experience. It's bullying at its worst. #SafeSchoolsChat

In reply to @spiraledu, @mjjohnson1216

daviswelcome - Moderator May 21 @ 3:19 PM EDT

So true! #SafeSchoolsChat

spiraledu May 21 @ 3:18 PM EDT

Consistent feedback & follow up support is essential. People need to be empowered not put on edge #safeschoolschat
In reply to @daviswelcome

LemarrTreadwell May 21 @ 3:19 PM EDT

A2. A person's actions tell me everything I need to know because actions speaks louder than words. #safeschoolschat

daviswelcome - Moderator May 21 @ 3:15 PM EDT

Q2: What are some leadership qualities that promote psychological safety? #safeschoolschat

mr_hayes May 21 @ 3:19 PM EDT

A2: Humility, approachableness, positivity, and an intolerance to labels and limits to the possibilities #safeschoolschat

daviswelcome - Moderator May 21 @ 3:19 PM EDT

This is so true! #SafeSchoolsChat

edu_taraw May 21 @ 3:18 PM EDT

A2) providing encouragement and support always, trustworthy, and building positive relationships #safeschoolschat

CarinaHilbert May 21 @ 3:20 PM EDT

I hate that! Ss are different in different classes with different Ts. The deficit mindset has to go! #SafeSchoolsChat

In reply to @mr_hayes

daviswelcome - Moderator May 21 @ 3:20 PM EDT

Very true! #SafeSchoolsChat

LemarrTreadwell May 21 @ 3:19 PM EDT
A2. A person's actions tell me everything I need to know because actions speaks louder than words. #safeschoolschat
- daviswelcome - Moderator May 21 @ 3:15 PM EDT
  
  Q2: What are some leadership qualities that promote psychological safety? #safeschoolschat

LemarrTreadwell May 21 @ 3:20 PM EDT

I'm with Carina on this one. Leadership through intimidation does not work. #safeschoolschat

CarinaHilbert May 21 @ 3:18 PM EDT

I've dealt with retaliation in the past, and it's not easy to fight, even with experience. It's bullying at its worst. #SafeSchoolsChat
In reply to @spiraledu, @mjjohnson1216

daviswelcome - Moderator May 21 @ 3:20 PM EDT

Humility is key! #SafeSchoolsChat

mr_hayes May 21 @ 3:19 PM EDT

A2: Humility, approachableness, positivity, and an intolerance to labels and limits to the possibilities #safeschoolschat

CarinaHilbert May 21 @ 3:21 PM EDT

Yet, it's used so often. I've seen it roll down from supts to principals, and that's got to be hard to fight against. #SafeSchoolsChat

In reply to @LemarrTreadwell

mjjohnson1216 May 21 @ 3:21 PM EDT

A2. Reflecting on those we work w/ that have amazing leadership qualities and how we gravitate to them. #safeschoolschat

mr_hayes May 21 @ 3:21 PM EDT

Amen to that! #safeschoolschat

In reply to @CarinaHilbert

LemarrTreadwell May 21 @ 3:21 PM EDT

A2. Actions speak louder than words. When trust dies, mistrust blossoms. #safeschoolschat

spiraledu May 21 @ 3:22 PM EDT

Everyone should be able to be held accountable. Those in leadership should not be bullies :( #safeschoolschat

In reply to @CarinaHilbert, @mjjohnson1216

daviswelcome - Moderator May 21 @ 3:22 PM EDT

Question 3 coming up .... #SafeSchoolsChat

CarinaHilbert May 21 @ 3:23 PM EDT

Shouldn't, sure, but when supts are like that, those under them become like that, too. We need good leadership at the top. #SafeSchoolsChat

In reply to @spiraledu, @mjjohnson1216

mr_hayes May 21 @ 3:23 PM EDT

I've been the victim of this. Really messes with your psyche. #SafeSchoolsChat

LemarrTreadwell May 21 @ 3:20 PM EDT
I'm with Carina on this one. Leadership through intimidation does not work. #safeschoolschat
- CarinaHilbert May 21 @ 3:18 PM EDT
  
  I've dealt with retaliation in the past, and it's not easy to fight, even with experience. It's bullying at its worst. #SafeSchoolsChat
  In reply to @spiraledu, @mjjohnson1216

mjjohnson1216 May 21 @ 3:23 PM EDT

A2. Game changer for me was reading @ronclarkacademy book - focus on the "runners" - those w/ positive energy #safeschoolschat

CarinaHilbert May 21 @ 3:24 PM EDT

It does! It leads to physical and mental health issues, has a negative impact on the classroom, and it just bad. #safeschoolschat

In reply to @mr_hayes

LemarrTreadwell May 21 @ 3:24 PM EDT

Same here. If you teach long enough Ts will experience this in education. #safeschoolschat

CarinaHilbert May 21 @ 3:21 PM EDT

Yet, it's used so often. I've seen it roll down from supts to principals, and that's got to be hard to fight against. #SafeSchoolsChat
In reply to @LemarrTreadwell

daviswelcome - Moderator May 21 @ 3:24 PM EDT

Q3: How can we ensure that students feel psychologically safe at school? #safeschoolschat

mjjohnson1216 May 21 @ 3:24 PM EDT

Stay focused on the students. #safeschoolschat

In reply to @CarinaHilbert, @spiraledu

CarinaHilbert May 21 @ 3:25 PM EDT

A3: We have to show love even to those who are hard to love. Speak up for those who are targets, and enforce fair rules. #SafeSchoolsChat

mjjohnson1216 May 21 @ 3:25 PM EDT

A3. #safeschoolschat

ShawnFord51 May 21 @ 3:26 PM EDT

Dealt with this early in my career with tragic consequences. i a try to be very attuned to that type of behavior #safeschoolschat

In reply to @LemarrTreadwell

mjjohnson1216 May 21 @ 3:27 PM EDT

A3. Building leadership team could brainstorm situations that cause psychological harm and work toward solutions #safeschoolschat

spiraledu May 21 @ 3:27 PM EDT

I have been using restorative justice this year. Love it: Each side is heard & has a say in the solution #safeschoolschat

In reply to @CarinaHilbert

RobynCharb May 21 @ 3:27 PM EDT

A3. We need to talk to Ss, not down to them...& be active listeners. Communication is 🔑. Ss need to know they can trust us. #safeschoolschat

daviswelcome - Moderator May 21 @ 3:24 PM EDT

Q3: How can we ensure that students feel psychologically safe at school? #safeschoolschat

LemarrTreadwell May 21 @ 3:27 PM EDT

A3. Be their Champion. Here's a fact. Students won't learn from teachers they don't like. Rita Pierson. #safeschoolschat

daviswelcome - Moderator May 21 @ 3:24 PM EDT

Q3: How can we ensure that students feel psychologically safe at school? #safeschoolschat

CarinaHilbert May 21 @ 3:27 PM EDT

I had a class last year w/ bullies, and we did a positivity circle--say 3 nice things about a classmate. Changed everything.#SafeSchoolsChat

edu_taraw May 21 @ 3:28 PM EDT

A3) Bullying needs to be dealt with - Zero tolerance! Enforce strict no-bullying rules and be consistent! #safeschoolschat

mr_hayes May 21 @ 3:28 PM EDT

A3: No one messes with my kids. Hold me back. My Ss know I have their backs. #safeschoolschat

daviswelcome - Moderator May 21 @ 3:28 PM EDT

Active listening is powerful! #SafeSchoolsChat

RobynCharb May 21 @ 3:27 PM EDT
A3. We need to talk to Ss, not down to them...& be active listeners. Communication is 🔑. Ss need to know they can trust us. #safeschoolschat
- daviswelcome - Moderator May 21 @ 3:24 PM EDT
  
  Q3: How can we ensure that students feel psychologically safe at school? #safeschoolschat

daviswelcome - Moderator May 21 @ 3:28 PM EDT

Be their champion! #SafeSchoolsChat

LemarrTreadwell May 21 @ 3:27 PM EDT
A3. Be their Champion. Here's a fact. Students won't learn from teachers they don't like. Rita Pierson. #safeschoolschat
- daviswelcome - Moderator May 21 @ 3:24 PM EDT
  
  Q3: How can we ensure that students feel psychologically safe at school? #safeschoolschat

CarinaHilbert May 21 @ 3:28 PM EDT

I love this! This is wonderful! I think restorative justice is the only true answer, but it has to be done right. #SafeSchoolsChat

In reply to @spiraledu

daviswelcome - Moderator May 21 @ 3:29 PM EDT

Awesome! #SafeSchoolsChat

In reply to @CarinaHilbert

LemarrTreadwell May 21 @ 3:29 PM EDT

Yes. what Carina just said. However, it begins with loving myself, speak up for myself, make sue I'm treated fairly. #safeschoolschat

CarinaHilbert May 21 @ 3:25 PM EDT

A3: We have to show love even to those who are hard to love. Speak up for those who are targets, and enforce fair rules. #SafeSchoolsChat