Kyla Graves

Middle school humanities teacher at the Brimmer and May School.

[Kyla Graves @GravesKyla]

Getting ready for action! Year three here I come! @brimmerandmay

[Facing History @facinghistory]

In the wake of George Floyd’s death, it is critical to make space for students to process this deeply painful moment. Our Teaching Idea begins with an important call for teachers to self-reflect before facilitating student conversations... 1/2

[Kyla Graves @GravesKyla]

Just received an email from a 7th grader who found these titles tucked away in her basement, itching to be rediscovered. How are you finding books to read these days? Scouring your bookshelves? Borrowing eBooks from a local library? Ordering new/used copies online? @brimmerandmay

[Kyla Graves @GravesKyla]

7th grade #booktalks continue through remote learning. Grateful to still be able to share great stories. @brimmerandmay

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Wahoo!

[Eater Boston @EaterBoston]

.@Bagelsaurus13-based pop-up @VinalBakery will get a home of its own in #UnionSquare #Somerville https://t.co/7cwMpr7u8C

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Checking out new outdoor classroom on this beautiful fall day! @brimmerandmay

[Dr. Michele Borba @micheleborba]

Age when kids stop reading for pleasure: 9; Age when we stop reading to our kids: 9. Don't stop reading to kids!

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D.C. Trivia! Sweet prizes! #playingforanamericanflagpencil #dc2018 @brimmerandmay

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Spying on fellow @brimmerandmay students while at the @IntlSpyMuseum #dc2018

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Happy snow day from D.C.! @brimmerandmay @jneudel #dc2018

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Did you know the cyclorama at @GettysburgNMP is the largest oil painting displayed in North America? @brimmerandmay #dc2018

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Starting #day3 at the @smithsonian #naturalhistory museum. Then off to @GettysburgNMP for some civil war history lessons. @brimmerandmay #dc2018

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The big screen at the @Newseum @brimmerandmay #dc2018

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"A free press at its best reveals the truth" @Newseum @brimmerandmay #dc2018

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Well be at the Capitol soon! Looking out from the terrace at the @Newseum @brimmerandmay #dc2018

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Checking out the Berlin Wall at the @Newseum @brimmerandmay #dc2018

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And we're off! @brimmerandmay #dc2018

[Kyla Graves @GravesKyla]

“Racism is a multilayered system infused in everything.” Thank you @AISNE1 and Dr. Robin DiAngelo for the opportunity to continue this work and have honest conversations about race and whiteness. https://t.co/a6VGgCBYQC

[AISNE 📚✏️🎓 @AISNE1]

Over 80 @AISNE1 member school administrators are working together today at @walnuthillarts to consider the dynamic of White Privilege and what it means for achieving equitable and inclusive academic communities. #inclusion

[Kyla Graves @GravesKyla]

7th graders practicing English language skills using @educationworld_ #everydayedit #tryittuesday

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Fishbowl discussion with 7th graders on How I Became a Ghost — a story by Tim Tingle that chronicles a boy’s journey on the #trailoftears @brimmerandmay

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Finishing up at @AISNE1 forum on supporting students of color, facilitated by Kip Bordelon of @PicardyGroup. Reflecting on experience and tools to bring back to @brimmerandmay