Erica Palmieri

[Erica Palmieri @TeachPalmieri]

@FanFlauters Yes! Racism and Capitalism are inextricably linked!

[Erica Palmieri @TeachPalmieri]

A6: (½) “The source of racist ideas was not ignorance and hate, but self-interest.” Maybe we think it's wrong that we receive more funding, resources, & support than predom. black schools, but are we willing to give up any of our cushion to correct that injustice? #D25forEquity

[Erica Palmieri @TeachPalmieri]

Thanks to @FanFlauters for organizing and fostering such great discussion! Looking forward to many more as D25 enacts our board-approved resolution! #D25forEquity

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A8: (2/2) Our students deserve a truly equitable world, but until then, they deserve to be taught to think critically, advocate for themselves/others, and feel safe expressing themselves and their desire for justice. #d25forEquity

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A8: (1/2) I will remember the story of Little Kendi & how upset he was when he saw injustice but didn’t quite have the language or avenues to express himself. How will we shape our classes in a way that will honor and empower student voices? #D25forEquity

[Erica Palmieri @TeachPalmieri]

@MandiMD4 You just taught me a new term! Going to dig more into opportunity hoarding in education!

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A7: I already read Stamped, so this book put a personal spin on Kendi’s research. This book reminded me that if we solely work on the inter-personal anti-racism, and don’t spend time on institutional racism, nothing will truly change #D25forEquity

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A6: (2/2) Redlining impacted Chicago and the suburbs in a very tangible way. This @chicagotribune article from 1986 shows some of the stark inequalities in real estate (directly impacting schools). This isn't new. #D25forEquity
https://t.co/gEGWFlfWaW

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A5: Kendi spends time focusing on the idea that you don’t need to win over the hearts and mind of every citizen in order to effect change and create policy change. we should invest our anti-racist efforts wisely. #D25forEquity

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A4: (2/2) How are we fostering their activism within OUR system? Do we offer avenues for Ss to change our systems? Do we encourage their voices at all levels of our district?

“Question institutions but never question this one” is not the right message #D25forEquity

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A4: (½) [*banging on pots and pans] CRI-TI-CAL THINK-ING! Critical thinkers learn how to question assumptions and not placidly accept the status quo when it comes to racism, sexism, homophobia, fatphobia, etc. #D25forEquity

[Erica Palmieri @TeachPalmieri]

@R_Wharton_TMS Yes! And they don't have to wait until they are "grown up" to learn about (and do something) about injustice!

[Erica Palmieri @TeachPalmieri]

@DrSamartino @GraueMillMuseum Thanks! Excited to check it out!

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A3: This reminds me of something @brandonkgood recently posted on IG. Kendi does not mean that we shouldn’t help on an interpersonal level, but that we need to work at addressing systems so that success is attainable for all, with or without mentor programs. #D25forEquity

[Erica Palmieri @TeachPalmieri]

@DrSamartino OMG! Any info on the stop in Oakbrook? Would love to visit or learn more!

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A2: @SceneOnRadio Seeing White Series (S2E6) explores the bias of non-confederate state citizens & the belief that they are more “enlightened” & far less racist than southerners. Another way for ppl to turn a blind eye to institutional racism by blaming the south. #D25forEquity

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A1: We can start by recognizing that 5-10% of pop. (depends on study) openly identify as LGBT. Statistically, many (if not all) will have a queer student in our classroom every year. Even if they are not out yet, it does not mean they don’t need our open support #D25forEquity

[Erica Palmieri @TeachPalmieri]

Hello again! Erica, 5th grade at GB. I plan on taking my doggo on some adventures and long walks before she goes on bedrest for heartworm treatment #D25forEquity

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@FanFlauters It's a tough balance, but I find that kiddos from a place of privilege can easily identify what's "not fair", for example, the boys in my class never feel like it is anti-boy when we realize how few women are in our history book #D25forEquity

[Erica Palmieri @TeachPalmieri]

Great chat everyone! Thanks again to Janine for hosting and planning! #D25forEquity