@CascadianLion @MissMaylithos @snalsok@KhanKhanfa Being culturally responsive is about supporting each member so the team can work effectively. If you’re not sure if 1/4 of your team is not coming tomorrow, the issue has nothing to do with faith, and everything to do with communication. The bottom line is talk, and be kind.
@CascadianLion @MissMaylithos @snalsok@KhanKhanfa My teaching team is comprised of a Muslim, a Jew, a Buddhist, and a Christian...and we all are 100% behind being culturally responsive. And please, if you want to play Devil’s Advocate, use examples from your own life. Don’t use someone else’s faith to make a point.
A great reminder that our students will work hard to balance school and home - but in some cases they shouldn’t have to. Also: Eid al Fitr is based on moon sighting, so the day of celebrating can vary. That assessment I was going to finish on 5/13? It can wait! @ell_nes
Pls don’t schedule assessments & evaluations on or around Eid-ul-Fitr, May 12,13 & 14th-it’s the equivalent of asking students to study for & write assessments on X-mas eve, X-mas & Boxing Day. Muslim students may not know how to advocate for themselves- be culturally responsive
Check out how much our students learned from classmates about #LunarNewYear - they each had a LOT to say about their drawings. @PearDeck is our FAVORITE way to gather our thoughts before speaking and writing! @NorthsideES@ell_nes#ELL
One of our @NESnewcomers students had to go overseas for a family emergency. 7 hr time difference - still participates actively in all online classes. This 11 year old was denied access to education “when she was little”, and she’s not letting ANYTHING get in her way now.
In a special Last Word, @morgan_freeman reads the words of John Lewis’ final essay, which he requested be published in the New York Times on the day of his funeral: “Together, You Can Redeem the Soul of Our Nation.” https://t.co/MLtAFkJ7Pz
@DeonTemne Sent this to a former @NESnewcomers@NorthsideES student from Congo, passionate about reaching for the clouds and stars since she first heard about Bessie Coleman and Mae Jemison 4 years ago. Her response: heart-eyed emojis and “Maybe me too!” Thanks for the inspiration!
This needs to be repeated daily, for me, you, and louder for those in the back: “How do you speak about your black and brown students when someone asks? If it’s not rooted in genius, you need to start again.” Thanks to @KatColeReads for the heads up on this great seminar! https://t.co/smG97EZz7s