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What's also true is that anti-racist work, learning about racism, understanding how racism has shaped this country (or however you decide to frame it) is never done. No matter how many books you read. It's not some threshold you cross and then you're done. It's ongoing. Always.

@MrsBarnett_Tchr @StephenKing Daniel needs to see this

@StephenKing @MrsRodriguez91

When considering the purchase of a so-called "pre-owned car," you might, as you slip behind the wheel, ask yourself how many strangers have farted into the seat cushions beneath you.

@MrsBarnett_Tchr Mrs. Barnett has been super supportive so shout out to her! She was my mentor teacher and really helped me get through those first few years. Also, supporting me through this twitter experience! So, shout out Mrs. Barnett! #BetterTogetherCA

"Teachers experience a good deal of exhaustion and are likely to be overwhelmed by this work." Q8: Let's give a Shout Out to those who support us - Anyone (whether or not they are on Twitter) *and if you can share why/how #BetterTogetherCA

@MrsBarnett_Tchr I listen to my students. It is so important that they feel like they are listened to it. I have had conversations with students about difficulties they have been going through and I think it is important to say "I am here." #BetterTogetherCA

"Hurts, difficulties, and conflicts are normal..." Q7: How do you create a safe environment so that students feel comfortable enough to ask You for support? #BetterTogetherCA

@MsDeFriese @MrsBarnett_Tchr Great point! I think that if we would like our students to "be together" we have to model that behavior!

"being together" - or in other words connections, relationships Q5: Describe what "being together" could look and sound like in a classroom. #BetterTogetherCA

@kat_goyette I love this idea! #BetterTogetherCA

A4: I allowed students to write anything they wanted to daily in a journal. I wrote back once a week to the entry of their choice. This was therapeutic for many students. #bettertogetherca

@MrsBarnett_Tchr A: Many of our students have experienced trauma at a very young age. As an adult it is so difficult to deal with trauma. I am always in awe of the resilience of some of our students who carry this "mental clutter." #BetterTogetherCA

"taking care of our emotions...can reduce the mental clutter that can get in the way of us being fully present" Q3: What "mental clutter" do your students bring with them to class? #BetterTogetherCA

@CATeacherSummit I know there have been times in my classroom when our class has been having a great time learning and I find it hard to enjoy those moments. Usually I am busy thinking about things like "are my students hitting the standard?" or "what we are doing next?" #BetterTogetherCA

Q2 for #BetterTogetherCA

@MrsBarnett_Tchr A1: . I think being happy in your classroom and while you are teaching is so important because when you are feeling good about what you are teaching then your students will be happy with what they are learning. I think happiness can be contagious. #BetterTogetherCA

"When you are not happy, you cannot help other people to be happy." Q1: How does this statement apply to teaching? #BetterTogetherCA

Check out my classroom on @DonorsChoose! I'd love your help to bring my project to life: donorschoo.se/e/JAeDNSmKbZ

We need some 🐶🥰 sent our way - at the ER for the 4th time since Tuesday

At the ER again this week for Pup 🐶 and noticed the Mission Statement... 🌟 "We strive to Advance the Profession by Supporting Our Team with Continuing Education, Development of Skills, and Use of Advanced Technology."

Getting into #InquiryMindset 🤗

@judyblakeney @mrsjenngoodman @jodi_matsumoto @MrsWendyKing @AnnBarany @luckybdg1 Learning about TWITTER! #CUERockstar

#cuechat #CUERockstar Learning to use #Twitter and build a #PLN what are you learning in #Bigbear @mrsjenngoodman @jodi_matsumoto @MrsRodriguez91 @MrsWendyKing @annbarany @luckybdg1

Who's ready for San Diego 1 Summer Institute? #AVIDSI18 #ThisIsAVID