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Illinois State University 2021 #futureeducator 📚

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Hip Hop Ed in the classroom?! I’m loving these ideas Dr Christopher Edmin is bringing about integration in the classroom. So much energy! #BlackGazePodcast

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@tmwill8 @dr_s_bertrand I think that is a great idea to incorporate fmailies into instruction! It really shows how much you value their students beyond instruction. #TCHEdBirds #TCH258F20

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@EtnierShyann @dr_s_bertrand I love that you want to teach the whole truth as well as making your students joyful! We can’t get lost in the instruction & content when our students happiness is just as important! #TCHEdBirds #TCH258F20

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@JuliaSp93293613 @dr_s_bertrand Yes Julia! I think providing diverse books is crucial. I love how you mentioned making students know their worth in and out of your classroom as well. #TCHEdBirds #TCH258F20

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@dr_s_bertrand A4: I am committed to making sure Black and Brown students in my classroom feel comfortable to express themselves authentically. I plan on providing windows and mirrors texts for opportunities for students to see themselves & recognize their value. #TCHEdBirds #TCH258F20

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@OConnorN_teach @dr_s_bertrand I love that you talk about looking at history through multiple lenses! This really promotes working to find the truth & going beyond what bias textbooks may present. #TCHEdBirds #TCH258F20

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@_Tarah_L @dr_s_bertrand I really like that you plan on focusing on current issues Tarah! I think that it will lead into great discussions about systematic issues that are deeply rooted in our society, not just in history. #TCHEdBirds #TCH258F20

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@TibblesHayley @dr_s_bertrand I love that you mention goes beyond certain holidays or months or days. I think that student representation in the classroom plays a huge role in students learning & personal growth. #TCHEdBirds #TCH258F20

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@dr_s_bertrand A3: I think that incorporating things like social justice issues goes beyond relevant texts, while so important. I want to engage my students in authentic conversations around topics, & provide opportunities for students to research & work towards change. #TCHEdBirds #TCH258F20

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@dr_s_bertrand @TibblesHayley Great point! So many sides are left out, making content & information not accurate & potentially misleading!

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@JuliaSp93293613 @dr_s_bertrand Hi Julia! I think giving students the opportunity to share with peers is so important. Sometimes students share more with peers than with adults, so promoting that authentic conversation is awesome! #TCHEdBirds #TCH258F20

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@TibblesHayley @dr_s_bertrand Hey Hayley! I think this is great that you’re talking about a perspective through children’s eyes, since we are teaching children. It is so important, especially in discussing a topic like segregation. #TCHEdBirds #TCH258F20

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@OConnorN_teach @dr_s_bertrand Hi Natalie! love that you are doing this with your 5th graders right now! I am too working hard to incorporate social studies in content where I can. I also think it is important to use engaging texts, especially when discussing hard topics! #TCHEdBirds #TCH258F20

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@dr_s_bertrand A2:I plan on integrating literacy into s.s. by using multiple forms of credible texts to support facts & truths. 1 children’s lit text I want to use is “Dinner at Aunt Connies”, a great source to discuss African American women’s accomplishments in the US. #TCHEdBirds #TCH258F20

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@dr_s_bertrand The count down is on.. We all need a break!

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@dr_s_bertrand A1: Hi everyone! I’m Grace DeBacker, a senior at ISU majoring in Elementary Education with a reading endorsement! Today I’m feeling well rested & super excited to wrap up the semester! #TCHEdBirds #TCH258F20

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@DrPorcher @dr_s_bertrand Thank you @DrPorcher & @dr_s_bertrand in giving us the tools we need to disrupt the norms that we let pass us by daily! & leading us in eye opening conversations! #TeacherEduMatters #TCHEdBirds

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@annesul27921674 @DrPorcher @dr_s_bertrand Hi Anne! I immensely look forward to creating spaces for students to express their native culture. I think that disrupting these norms is the first step in enacting a wave of social change. #TeacherEduMatters #TCHEdBirds

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@OliviaHardin023 @DrPorcher @dr_s_bertrand Hi Olivia! I love this! I want to recognize my privilege to used the education I have to advocate for those who can’t. It is our responsibility to not only disrupt norms in the classroom or education, but in society as well! #TeacherEduMatters #TCHEdBirds

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@DrPorcher @dr_s_bertrand A3: It is my responsibility as an educator to provide responsive material to my students as well as act as a role model who stands up to racism & violence. I want to go beyond spoken words, but push for action & change, starting with our students! #TeacherEduMatters #TCHEdBirds