.....I believe there isn’t anything that can’t be taught outside, embracing the concept of the ‘outdoor’ classroom may be what saves us in September ... @lizgregugo@CreativeSTAR
Teach children to be kind? Sure..unless that lesson is regarded as sufficient. Who benefits when kids are taught that being "considerate, nice, and friendly" precludes the need to consider systemic inequity & injustice as well? A particularly timely piece: https://t.co/ZZVYhVgBuW
As images of police violence against George Floyd circulate online, we again remind educators: We must affirm Black lives without re-traumatizing Black students. We hope these resources will help. https://t.co/4mnpkiRyDD
"If we believe that children possess thr own theories, interpretations, & questions, & r protagonists in th knowledge-building processes, then th most important verbs in educational practice r no longer 'to talk', 'to explain' or 'to transmit'... but 'to listen.' -Carlina Rinaldi
"We cannot reach—or teach—our students without knowing them." Wherever students are, their identities and experiences affect the way they learn and relate to the material. Educators can reflect that in practice rather than "treating all students the same."
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Observation: The more that someone emphasizes the need to “prepare kids for the real world,” the less likely it is that he or she will focus on preparing kids to improve that world