#Edchat is a hashtag, a movement—it is a weekly organized Twitter discussion of educators and people interested in education that meet virtually from all over the world. #Edchat serves as a conversation thread on Twitter and is also used for organized weekly discussions.
Tonight's #Edchat topic may be controversial: Is racism addressed in education and if so how do we know? Are there positive effects as a result or is it a token effort? Looking forward to reading the responses.
Before we can address a problem we must first admit there is a problem ... can’t just sit at the back of the meeting and say “I’m not racist ... those kids are just louder” #edchat
"Bringing in a bad system is not the way to deal with a bad system" @mcguirp speaking on the complexity and frustration surrounding regulation 274 in Ontario.
As teachers we always say how we want to be free to teach as we please but yet we expect every single one of our kids to act the same way ... regardless of background #edchat
...now underway #edchat Topic: Is racism addressed in education and if so how do we know? Are there positive effects as a result or is it a token effort?
The whole month of February has been set aside as Martin Luther King Jr month so that schools might address subjects of race and racism. That's is a sad note.#Edchat
Biggest reality check for me as a teacher when a girl asked me why I was always getting onto her in class ... “you’re just louder than everyone else” ... personal reflection ... immediate impact/change #edchat
A tough Q. I have to tackle the Q on 2 levels, the personal and the wider world. Personal: How am I doing as a teacher? Am I truly addressing the needs of each student? Do I have high expectations for each student? Do I see and respond to racism, bullying in my class? 1/3 #edchat
One of the best ways to measure the impact of your leadership in a school comes at the end of the year in the form of hugs and high fives. How are you capturing your "Hug & High 5" data? What's the data telling you about the relationships you have with kids? #edchat@kidsathope
I don't believe racism is addressed intentionally in education but depending on age it could easily become a topic of conversation within the classroom. #EDCHAT#EDSP454
Computers are awesome for education. There is so much that can be created and shared. No amount of computer programs can replace human to human interaction though. This gets lost in 1:1. #Edchat#edtech#ohedchat
If racism is positively effected by the practices of the current educational system then effects should be apparent in the primarily cited educational measures? #edchat
Having taught mainly in an independent school, racism and most issues pertaining to our school culture addressed under core values: Caring, Inclusion, Responsibility, Honesty #edchat
Help me here. If the predominant practices of the current educational system were asserting a positive effect on racism... then shouldn't we expect to see minimal disparities in learning between and across groups, circumstances, locations, and so on? #edchat
...now underway #edchat Topic: Is racism addressed in education and if so how do we know? Are there positive effects as a result or is it a token effort?
Sure. I should say that I helped work on/edit a report that made the argument that educational equity efforts needed to focus on race... as opposed to other factors such as poverty, since the reality is that everything intersects with race. Yet schools tend to avoid race. #edchat
How can education address racism when public school teachers are simultaneously witnessing the effects of racism on their students/families which nobody seems to acknowledge AND blamed for not remediating those effects in the classroom? #edchat
We address racism across the curriculum. It is particularly important in rural Iowa schools were there is little exposure to different cultures & people! #edchat
Announcing our first Modern Learners' Lab! July 10 in Chicago right before #nassphttps://t.co/KzCCZUunZN "Leading Schools That Learn" Seats are limited...join us for a deep dive into energizing your culture via inquiry and agency. #edchat#edleadership
2/3, still personal. As I stated in Fighting for Change in Your School, when I started teaching in Harlem in the late 60s, I believed that education would lead to success 4 each S. I was naive, some S have incredible challenges. I needed to be better. 2/3 #edchat
Having just graduated highschool in 2014 there isn't a time that I recall a teacher intentionally bringing up/ teaching a lesson on racism. #EDCHAT#EDSP454
Learn more about the Mississippi UPSTART program in this video where you meet the Bennet, Lowe and Cooper families. #edchat#edtechhttps://t.co/zMMNt2Ry80
I may be oversimplifying for tweeting, but here’s the whole thing. Written for a Connecticut audience but applicable anywhere. https://t.co/kv5LZlL6eb#EdEquity#edchat
Okay, racism and the wider world. Linda Darling Hammond stresses Opportunity Gap issues. Racism is real: underserved students have fewer supplies, inadequate facilities, fewer advanced classes, less experienced teachers, more drill and kill. 3/3 #edchat
I suspect I am the least knowledgeable person here to talk about racism. Other than systemic racism everywhere I didn't really encounter it f2f as a student through HS. We had no minorities except one Cherokee family.I will stop talking now and let others have the floor.#edchat
I heard two incredible coaches speak at my grandkids sports award yesterday. They addressed their home life challenges (poverty, drugs, w/out singling out race) and shared how they kept going and what motivated them. The applause from this white audience was deafening. #edchat
indeed, Rita ... and before NCLB there was... and... and... Playing field isn't level. And in many cases there's not even a field on which to learn, play etc. #edchat
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@RitaWirtz, @kathyiwanicki, @stephenkelley85, @noasbobs, @blairteach, @tomwhitby, @tonnet, @sweetpcrabtree, @PegGrafwallner
Right, sorry. I think schools are responsible not to perpetuate racism themselves. Unfortunately, structural racism means it also exists within the school structure. That’s what they must focus on dismantling, so students aren’t further victimized. #edchat
I talked with a former student of mine that I had 12 years ago. WAIT! 12 years!? Oh my goodness, I can't believe it has been that long? Craziness. So fun & exciting to see this young man work through everything & now completing the last steps to be a #teacher. #edchat#inspired
Let's not forget that the most important anti-racism event 4 schools was Brown v Board. In the 1980, at the height of desegregation & funding efforts, we, as a nation, were closing the achievement gap, as noted in The Flat World of Ed. (Darling-Hammond). Where r we today? #edchat
We have a lot of *ahem* seemingly pre-scheduled tweets that have the #Edchat hashtag, even though they don't pertain to our topic. @tomwhitby asks people to refrain from using the hashtag during out chat, but you know.... #Edchat
That would be wonderful but not factual, Mark! We can talk about racism until we are blue in the face but there is biased with no facts. It is based on stereotypes bc many of our Ss. have no personal knowledge of what racism really is! #edchat
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@ShiftParadigm, @kathyiwanicki, @noasbobs, @blairteach, @tomwhitby, @tonnet, @sweetpcrabtree, @PegGrafwallner, @RitaWirtz
@ShiftParadigm Agreed. Schools have no supplies, maybe no playing fields & hungry kiddos. And yes, this is not new. Forever, or at least my whole experiences. Littles are joyous, where do we go wrong from there? What is going right to replicate? Programs? People? Culture? #edchat
indeed, Rita ... and before NCLB there was... and... and... Playing field isn't level. And in many cases there's not even a field on which to learn, play etc. #edchat
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@RitaWirtz, @kathyiwanicki, @stephenkelley85, @noasbobs, @blairteach, @tomwhitby, @tonnet, @sweetpcrabtree, @PegGrafwallner
If Ts are to deliberate w Ss on controversial public issues like racism then they need practice leading discussions. Developing discussion norms, using “texts” to start discussions, moving from “what’s best for me?” to “what’s best for us given different views?” can help. #Edchat
Again, the great Q raised for today's chat needs to be addressed personally, and with the wider world? What is taking place in our heart? And what is society doing to address racism? #edchat
If all LMS’s do essentially the same thing, which none is the best? Does a district, school, or individual go for a lot of bells and whistles like Schoology, Canvas, or Blackbaoard? Or, is something more simple Edmonds better?#edchat#edtech
One of the most important things teachers can do, since many of us are 1st gen college grads, is realize it's not just about work ethic and motivation! #edchat
It's not racist in my opinion. It's not helping to dismantle racism, though, to not have those conversations. And YES, having the option to avoid conversations that may make you uncomfortable IS a product of your privilege. #Edchat
...so pervasive. BUT LARGELY unacknowledged. Doesn't take much to see the current educational system is rife with IMPLICIT and Explicit racism. #edchat@franziski123@JeremyDBond
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@JeremyDBond, @sgthomas1973, @mnm12, @franziski123, @JeremyDBond
If Ts are to deliberate w Ss on controversial public issues like racism then they need practice leading discussions. Developing discussion norms, using “texts” to start discussions, moving from “what’s best for me?” to “what’s best for us given different views?” can help. #Edchat
The wealth gap is so significant that something miraculous would only fix it. Government policy perpetuates this gap since slavery was abolished. #edchat
Have you ladies used tweetdeck or another platform that allows you to have multiple "views" open at once? It makes it much easier for me to participate in a chat. Learned that tip from @tomwhitby#Edchat
Here are some qualities of effective discussion from @dianahess22, but I always build discussion norms with students. For social studies, but applicable for other fields: https://t.co/6YsSfD7rqA#edchat
When you meet someone who lived a life trampled by racism and come out of it to help others, a life well lived. I keep this memory close to my heart. #edchat
And this is only Twitter, where you can be an armchair activist (as well as a very active one on the outside). If we can’t even talk about it here... #edchat
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@ShiftParadigm, @franziski123, @tomwhitby, @stephenkelley85, @RitaWirtz
I think the "No Excuses" approach, implying that schools, alone, should solve the problems of underserved S, is a cop out. All of society should be involved w schools, there should be no exit ramps for corporations, the gov't, etc. Racism should be addressed everywhere. #edchat
Modeling the importance of family with kids of all ages helps end the cycle of racism, my opinion. Just my observation. But not just littles. Schools are family. #edchat
I think the "No Excuses" approach, implying that schools, alone, should solve the problems of underserved S, is a cop out. All of society should be involved w schools, there should be no exit ramps for corporations, the gov't, etc. Racism should be addressed everywhere. #edchat
The audience was silent (the only time at this event lol). One talked about his parents who were drug addicts and how he took care of his sisters. He had a goal, a drive and resilience to succeed: for them and himself! #edchat
Not to offend anyone, but having the choice to discuss these points or not is privilege. I am a black woman. I teach ESOL, mostly S of Color. This IS part of our lives. We discuss. #Edchat
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@BellFieldPE, @sstorm01, @ggrosi1, @wmchamberlain, @ddigiova
when at a well-healed social gathering, and ppl start talking about their kid's school... often I'll say something like: ONLY 50/60% of Ss who start 9th grade finish on time...and majority who don't finish are poor, minority, etc. Typical response: No, that cant be true! #edchat
I think we approach it like we do kids whose parents tell them to fight if they are disrespected. We help them learn how to behave in the school environment. No exceptions. #edchat
A key way to address racism is remembering that our nation is still evolving. Schools are tied to our founding principle: We are all created equal. If we don't fight for that principle in our schools then we are failing as a nation. #edchat
How can I be offended when I don't/can't/won't ever share your experiences as a woman or POC? I am grateful you are willing to share what you know with us. #edchat
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@sgthomas1973, @BellFieldPE, @sstorm01, @ggrosi1, @ddigiova
we can agree to this, but we know that a large portion of society just does not care nor do they recognize that racism exists ..."The cops wouldn't shoot them if they just followed their orders" ... if I had a dollar every time i heard this I could retire #edchat
I've promised a Twitter essay on some big education news in #nbpoli for a while. Here goes.
Those who care about literacy and education policy, it's worth plowing through. I promise.
I knew you had to be ESOL!!!! :) Our kids get it from every direction. Sadly, even adults feel like they can disparage our kids aloud.
POTUS has made it worse
#edchat
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@sgthomas1973, @BellFieldPE, @sstorm01, @ggrosi1, @wmchamberlain, @ddigiova
Lead by example and teach tolerance whenever you can. This can be done through lessons, everyday encounters and modeling acceptance. I have heard some Ts holding class discussions about current events that highlight racism (in older grades) as one example. #Edchat
As difficult as it is for me to wade through these conversations with the chance I may offend, I still don't have to put up with the crap you and others do daily. Least I can do is listen respectfully. #edchat
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@sgthomas1973, @BellFieldPE, @sstorm01, @ggrosi1, @ddigiova
RT @edsurge: In the midst of budget cuts and overcrowded classrooms, a Nevada principal strives to maintain a positive school climate. https://t.co/eR6vbDdwaL#edchat#SEL
@ShiftParadigm We are hearing and listening closely to the cries of anguish from our children, Mark. I think, Jeremy and friends, this topic is great, needed and will continue to resonate. People have to process and think about what to do. #edchat No quick answer.
... i guess me telling the white kid he can't call the black kids "ni**er" should be frowned upon and left to the parents #edchat dang societal norms that schools push upon people ...
A long time ago at Harvard (at a conference on Multiple Intelligences) I had a discussion with Howard Gardner about people’s stories: don’t compare pain, don’t compare who has/had it worse, just listen to understand. Wise words have stayed with me. #edchat
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@sgthomas1973, @wmchamberlain, @BellFieldPE, @sstorm01, @ggrosi1, @ddigiova
I've been a part of the chat since it started. I've been reading, listening and reflecting. Yes, you're right...this topic is sensitive. Because I have not responded, does not mean I am not interested nor does it mean I am unaware or afraid. It does mean I want to learn. #edchat
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@JeremyDBond, @franziski123, @ShiftParadigm, @tomwhitby, @stephenkelley85, @RitaWirtz
That says a lot to me. Give credit to those who could make it, I'll bet later many others will read these threads and have more to say to add to this critical conversation. #edchat
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@tomwhitby, @JeremyDBond, @franziski123, @ShiftParadigm, @stephenkelley85
I wondered if that was the case! Also wonder if there was a lower response in general (because of the time of year?) and that let this topic sneak in ahead? #edchat
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@tomwhitby, @franziski123, @ShiftParadigm, @stephenkelley85, @RitaWirtz
I've been a part of the chat since it started. I've been reading, listening and reflecting. Yes, you're right...this topic is sensitive. Because I have not responded, does not mean I am not interested nor does it mean I am unaware or afraid. It does mean I want to learn. #edchat
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@JeremyDBond, @franziski123, @ShiftParadigm, @tomwhitby, @stephenkelley85, @RitaWirtz
Moving backwards, sadly. NCLB didn't help, RT3 didn't help, ESSA.... All we have gotten is a mountain of standardized testing to "assess" S performance. #Edchat
See you in about 90 minutes! The June edition of #SchoologyChat happens later tonight! Join @annfeldmann1 and I as we discuss personal learning with you! #SchoologyAMB
"When adults reframe perceptions about working with children they perceive as difficult, it is possible to positively transform the #teacher–child relationship." #quotes#inclusion#edchat#spedchat
I'm reminded of the curse of knowledge. We pull from our own experiences often. When we teach students to work toward solving problems and do the research they make gains. #edchat
I sincerely hope the topic will, as, I said, continue to resonate. With colleagues taking up the cause at local schools still in session and planning for back- to- school. We all have ownership. Community input. All stakeholders, not just schools. #edchat
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@JeremyDBond, @tomwhitby, @franziski123, @ShiftParadigm, @stephenkelley85
After a hundred plus years, how effective has our education on racism been when everyday in the news we see evidence that it is still prevalent in our culture? #Edchat
There are ways to reinforce it. I have done this myself. If I taught social studies I would have to make decisions about how to approach it. What I have noticed is that the current generation of students is outwardly very tolerant of each other. #edchat
This topic points to the importance of advocacy, in & out of school. Social justice for all S means fighting 4 rights. Again the Opportunity Gap is racism based on what is available in & out of school.Examples? Discrimination in housing, medical, the justice system, etc. #edchat
So true... It's so important to be curious, to truly listen to understand, so that you can identify "possibilities" and "opportunities". Build on the positives, don't dwell on the negatives. #edchat
A long time ago at Harvard (at a conference on Multiple Intelligences) I had a discussion with Howard Gardner about people’s stories: don’t compare pain, don’t compare who has/had it worse, just listen to understand. Wise words have stayed with me. #edchat
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@sgthomas1973, @wmchamberlain, @BellFieldPE, @sstorm01, @ggrosi1, @ddigiova
A Fair Start - Ensuring All Students are Ready to Learn. Check out what Waterford UPSTART has been doing to ensure that every child has an equal opportunity to learn. #edchat#ecehttps://t.co/sj8v0SY8ej
"When adults reframe perceptions about working with children they perceive as difficult, it is possible to positively transform the #teacher–child relationship." #quotes#inclusion#edchat#spedchat
We have been both blessed and cursed with our #Edchat hashtag. It is a leading hashtag for educators beyond the chat. Ppl need to pay closer attention to chat times
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@mnm12, @JeremyDBond, @franziski123, @ShiftParadigm, @stephenkelley85, @RitaWirtz
I will say this....many people are scared to say the "wrong thing". As I stated in one episode of Edchat radio, PoC would rather you say SOMETHING. ACKNOWLEDGE what's happening. Silence from those who are supposed to be allies hurts PoC the most. #Edchat
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@stephenkelley85, @ShiftParadigm, @franziski123, @tomwhitby, @RitaWirtz
@sgthomas1973 U are so right! Standardized testing NARROWS the curriculum to only the basics, and drill and kill. Affluent communities would NEVER eliminate the arts, advanced classes, creativity. Again, the Opportunity Gap is an example of structural racism. #edchat
Moving backwards, sadly. NCLB didn't help, RT3 didn't help, ESSA.... All we have gotten is a mountain of standardized testing to "assess" S performance. #Edchat
Indeed! 50 years after Brown, Jonathan Kozol showed racism in schools had worsened significantly. See his Shame of the Nation. https://t.co/Ln27JZYMNi#edchat
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@ShiftParadigm, @JeremyDBond, @franziski123, @dubioseducator, @DennisDill, @RitaWirtz, @blairteach, @tomwhitby, @sgthomas1973
Yes! Not just for students but for parents, colleagues, etc.. Reminds me of the RSA short video on the power of empathy by @BreneBrownhttps://t.co/jNBmST8HGY#edchat
Cheers to @IDEOU for tweeting out this great piece by @HarvardHBS. No workplace (including schools) can ever truly be successful w/out a culture that lives by best practices #edchat#indyschools
“But culture change can’t be achieved through top-down mandate. It lives in the collective hearts and habits of people.” @IDEO's Bryan Walker on a movements-based approach to culture change: https://t.co/JJNELgdbt1
Don’t wait for your district to offer a training. Don’t wait for your school to “develop” you.
You are a professional and can take ownership of your learning. Take full advantage of what your school offers, but be a continuous learner.
Own your learning.
#FutureDriven#edchat
@JeremyDBond Thanks 4 the reflection, I think we should never separate schools from society. A fundamental American concept is the link between the school house & town. Think of a barn raising, all r involved for the greater good. That is the origin of US school boards. #edchat
Yes! And we need both, right @robertjmarzano? Attention is the gateway to engagement! If you haven't read "The Highly Engaged Classroom" I strongly recommend it! #EdChat#MOedChat
Engagement is a much deeper/more long-term phenomenon than attention. Where attention applies to a specific event in class, engagement goes well beyond a single activity or class period. When students are engaged, they tend to think about the topic frequently and in-depth.
Interesting resource (?) Curriculum for White Americans to Educate Themselves on Race and Racism–from Ferguson to Charleston https://t.co/R9JfU3dIqZ#edchat
Summertime is here! Before you head off for vacation, stop by this Wednesday for #TXed chat as we talk about summer plans. Join the fun and bring a friend. #edchat#tlap#KidsDeserveIt
On the research beat: How do screens affect #literacy & #learning? IMSE took a look at a report from @dartmouth & @CarnegieMellon, where researchers studied the effects of digital reading on comprehension. Check out this must-read from the IMSE Journal: https://t.co/UbVYyjwfDe
Thank you to the brave souls who participated in tonight's #Edchat and asked questions or shared thoughts. Race is uncomfortable, but we need to talk about it! #Edchat 1/2
Yes, I say, 50% of kids live in poverty and more are on the edge. I'm popping back up my NAEP blog. Skip down to the test scores. You know I hate tests, but NAEP is my personal gold standard, if there is one. The disparities alarming! #edchat
This one touched a never as it should! Tomorrow brings more challenges to face! Keep moving forward! Rember on the path #KindnessMatters Thank You, Shawn & Mark! This chat was thought-provoking as any chat should be! #edchat
@tomwhitby Hmm, the elephant in the room! Leadership is so important, cannot be overstated! The most valuable resource in & out of schools does not cost $$$ anything! The resource is the PERSONAL EXAMPLE we set as individuals, in families, in schools, in OUR govt. #edchat
After a hundred plus years, how effective has our education on racism been when everyday in the news we see evidence that it is still prevalent in our culture? #Edchat
