It is empty when politicians call for healing and peace without stating antiracist policies they want to institute. Words bring momentary healing and peace. Policy change brings lasting healing and peace by rooting out the racism suffocating so many people. We want to breathe.
Had the privilege to support my students (current and alum) as they exercised their right to peacefully protest while displaying both passion and civility. This was 100% organized by them, proving once again that… https://t.co/SiWapP8Vyg
To the HHS class of 2020: I am incredibly sorry. You deserve better. You're allowed to be upset about what you are missing, but PLEASE: PERSEVERE. Know that we are rooting for you, and want you to be successful and happy in spite of what you can't control. Love you. Stay awesome.
@CarolynLRoss @ValCarleo@DrMaryHoward @AskStacyYoung @melissalstager@AMLE@ncte_cel But I also like the 5-4-3-2-1 practice. When you notice your brain off track: Notice 5 things you can see, 4 you can touch, 3 you can hear, 2 you can smell, 1 you can taste. If we can get present we have a much better chance of controlling our attention!
ATTENTION HISTORY EDUCATORS:
Crash Course, a YouTube channel with over 10 million subscribers, is developing a Black history course as one of its new series & they're looking to hire a consultant to develop the syllabus & review scripts.
Share widely.
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Teachers if you want to feel good about the world and your job send some positive emails out to your Ss parents. Bonus points if they're Ss that don't get enough positive reinforcement.