03/04/2022
π€¦π½ββοΈ Ever CRINGE at your past self?
Facebook memories from this week definitely left me shaking my head just in time for .
Growth can stretch us into new ways of acting and thinking that are necessary to create lifelong changes.
Swipe to see my memory and reflect on your growth.
How have you grown?
What is something that you used to do or believe that would leave you cringing now?
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π±The next edition of my newsletter focuses on growing into educators who are inclusive, antiracist, and culturally responsive.
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01/17/2022
Do you really know the work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and donβt say βI have a dreamβ¦β
Today is the day Americans reflect on his work, but it has been watered down and white washes into throwing up quotes on peace and hope. β β
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Dr. King actively fought against racial intolerance and violence using non-violent methods and reading Letter From a Birmingham Jail will provide you with a deeper understanding of his willingness to fight for what's right. β β
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When white clergyman tried to condemn his actions and called him an extremist, Dr. King wrote Letter From a Birmingham Jail as a rebuttal.β β
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β...all too many others have been more cautious than courageous and have remained silent behind the anesthetizing security of stained-glass windows."β β
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Take time to read his letter, check my stories if you need a copy, and consider the similarities between his approach and the Black Lives Matter Movement. β β
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How are you committing to being courageous in the face of inequality?β β
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12/26/2021
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Founder: Maulana Karenga created Kwanzaa in 1966 during the aftermath of the Watts riots as an African-American holiday. Karenga said his goal was to "give blacks an alternative to the existing holiday [of Christmas] and give blacks an opportunity to celebrate themselves and their history, rather than simply imitate the practice of the dominant society."β β β
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Meaning: The word Kwanzaa derives from the Swahili phrase matunda ya kwanza, meaning "first fruits." First fruits festivals exist in Southern Africa, celebrated in December/January with the southern solstice, and Karenga was partly inspired by an account he read of the Zulu festival Umkhosi Wokweshwama. It was decided to spell the holiday's name with an additional "a" so that it would have a symbolic seven letters.β β β
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Each day focuses on a different principle, Nguzo Saba, that participants reflect on while lighting the Kinara (a candle holder). β
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12/23/2021
π€ Do you know the difference between culturally responsive and antiracist?β β
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One of my was diving into the difference between these commonly misused education buzzwords.β
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β‘οΈ While these terms are often used interchangeably, they are not the same. Both approaches are needed to support ALL learners.β β
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12/15/2021
π€ Is it even real if itβs not on a t-shirt?
Todayβs edition of my has me thinking about my first foray into apparel that puts my passion for culturally responsive and inclusive education front and center.
Putting children over content means honoring the needs of your students and putting them first. Centering the learning process on elevating their voice to create transformational learning communities.
How do you put your studentβs needs first?
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Should I revamp and re-release this line π ?
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11/25/2021
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As I reflected on my thoughts about Thanksgiving, I am working to reconcile my previous views with what I know now. β
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Swipe to read and comment your thoughts below.β
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11/03/2021
π₯ Ready to leave with strategies that you can implement in your classroom immediately?
Join me on November 13 at 11:30 am CST as we dive into the instructional practices that should be in your culturally responsive learning community and practice how to incorporate them in any classroom.
π This session is open access and anyone can willing to challenge their approach can join at no cost to them!
Session Objectives:
β‘οΈ Elements of an academically stimulating and culturally responsive learning community
β‘οΈ Instructional strategies you can use to increase student choice and voice
Session participants will receive a workbook and a replay of the session to support their learning and continued growth.β β
π Go to lab.chaloncreates.com to register today!
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10/30/2021
π₯ Those who join my email list reap all the rewards!
My November Newsletter coming out on Monday will have something:
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You don't want to miss it. Go to chaloncreates.com/welcome to sign up today.
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10/28/2021
πΎ Save This Post ---> 3 Essential Instructional Strategies for Your Culturally Responsive Classroom
1οΈβ£ - Build trust & rapport with your students.
2οΈβ£ - Incorporate mirrors & windows within your curriculum.
3οΈβ£ - Provide wise feedback that is asset-based.
π Bonus- Join me on November 13 at 11:30 am CST as we dive into the instructional practices that should be in your culturally responsive learning community during my next Masterclass session β> Essential Instructional Practices!
Session Objectives:
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10/28/2021
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Join me on November 13 at 11:30 am CST as you expand your teacher toolkit!β
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We will dive into the instructional practices that should be in your learning community during my next Masterclass session β> Essential Instructional Practices!β
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10/24/2021
π Mark your calendars for these weekβs Monday Musings: Honoring Cultural Diversity!
Follow to make sure you don't miss our conversation tomorrow at 6:30 pm CST!
Let's reclaim the beginning of the week by diving into all things culturally responsive teaching, teacher and leader development, and more.
This week we will discuss:
β‘οΈ how to respectfully include other cultures within your learning community
β‘οΈ what to do when you notice others are leaning into stereotypes
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π- Comment any questions you have about this topic below!
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