Sarah Robey

We learned empathy can be your superpower!

"Teaching about Thanksgiving in a socially responsible way means that educators accept the ethical obligation to provide students with accurate information and to reject traditions that sustain harmful stereotypes about Indigenous peoples." learningforjustice.org/magazine/teach…

Educators and #kidlit authors. I get it. Nostalgia is a fabulous high. Nostalgia for a racist/sexist/homophobic/ableist book is understandable. We all read trash. Remember and revel in the event, in the feeling, but leave that awful book behind.

It takes a monster to kill children. But to watch monsters kill children again and again and do nothing isn’t just insanity—it’s inhumanity.

✨2022-2023 Book 📚Cover Reveal✨ Dear Educators, It is finally here! We see you. We hold you. We love you. Love, Planning to Change the World editorial team

During the winter holidays, even some of the most well-meaning and casual conversations in schools—such as those about gifts and meals—can serve to marginalize and alienate students experiencing poverty. Take a thoughtful approach. learningforjustice.org/magazine/rethi…

When I was student teaching in NYC, Kevin was one of my students. He’s now a 21-year-old college senior 😭 His story is really amazing.

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with your kids! Check out these books that you and your kids can read together to learn and celebrate Native American Heritage all month long

@PrincipalSS_JP @princetonK12 @Mridula_Bajaj @DrG_JP Thanks for leading it, Angela! Can’t wait to use circles with my students and colleagues!

I had the privilege of spending the afternoon with PPS colleagues facilitating a circle, learning about Restorative Practices and sharing our passion for building relationships every day! Thank you for joining me today! Open mind, open ❤️! @princetonK12 @Mridula_Bajaj @DrG_JP

@jp_library @suehellerjp @cp_library @Erufus2 @DrG_JP @PrincipalSS_JP @vunkjp @lrupps @MrsMartin_JP @jendef3 @Cillabrarian @MsReegJP @DonnaLGoodwin @JillLech @princetonK12 My students made great connections to a historical fiction movie we were watching yesterday. They were able to describe characters using that vocabulary and give evidence for their thinking! #ppspdspot

@suehellerjp @cp_library @Erufus2 @DrG_JP @PrincipalSS_JP @MsRobeyPPS @vunkjp @lrupps @MrsMartin_JP @jendef3 @Cillabrarian @MsReegJP @DonnaLGoodwin @JillLech @princetonK12 I am blown away that kids will be able to frame themselves and others with the concepts of “segregationists, assimilationists and anti racists.” I did not think of myself and others in this way until a few years ago!!! #ppspdspot

Tweet your thoughts this week about Ch 1-6 of "Stamped" (for kids) #ppsdpspot @jp_library @cp_library @Erufus2 @DrG_JP @PrincipalSS_JP @MsRobeyPPS @vunkjp @lrupps @MrsMartin_JP @jendef3 @Cillabrarian @MsReegJP @DonnaLGoodwin @JillLech @princetonK12

@suehellerjp @jp_library @cp_library @Erufus2 @DrG_JP @PrincipalSS_JP @vunkjp @lrupps @MrsMartin_JP @jendef3 @Cillabrarian @MsReegJP @DonnaLGoodwin @JillLech @princetonK12 I love the focus on the power of words, and how people's words don't always match their actions. Framing history in that way makes it so relevant to current events. #ppspdspot

@jp_library @suehellerjp @cp_library @Erufus2 @DrG_JP @PrincipalSS_JP @vunkjp @lrupps @MrsMartin_JP @jendef3 @Cillabrarian @MsReegJP @DonnaLGoodwin @JillLech @princetonK12 Yes! They are so eager to read it and keep asking for more time to keep reading! #ppspdspot

@suehellerjp @cp_library @Erufus2 @DrG_JP @PrincipalSS_JP @MsRobeyPPS @vunkjp @lrupps @MrsMartin_JP @jendef3 @Cillabrarian @MsReegJP @DonnaLGoodwin @JillLech @princetonK12 I had a student say, “this is mot a history book because this is a book you could read for fun.” 😊#ppspdspot

I loved the symmetry of the beginning and ending of Root Magic. So beautifully written and a great reflection on the connections to family and ancestors. @suehellerjp @EdenRoyce #ppspdspot

@suehellerjp @EdenRoyce I loved the ending! I also was a bit worried in the middle - the Susie reveal was a little much for me. But everything came together so well at the end! #ppspdspot

Finishing "Root Magic" by @EdenRoyce #ppspdspot this week. I was worried about everything coming together, but WOW! this book really came together at the end. Some surprises, some not, but excellent ending!

@suehellerjp The marsh scene in ch 13 was so scary! Really suspenseful and creepy. But I loved how her discovering her power helped connect her to her Gran and other ancestors. #ppspdspot

This book has its creepy points. From the experiences in the marsh and then saving the wolf, I'm anxious to see how the end of this book comes together. #ppspdspot

I’m almost as unsure about the new Sheriff as Mama is. I think he means well, but I understand why Mama is skeptical that things will actually change. Especially bc of the issues our country still has with policing communities of color. #ppspdspot

@suehellerjp I’ve been thinking about Doc a lot. Would love to read his story! Adult or young adult book? Prequel or sequel? I would take any of em! Such a great secondary character. #ppspdspot

I love Doc's idea of "...caring for others--by giving freely." p 155 #ppspdspot

@suehellerjp Yay! I love watching a new friendship blossom. #ppspdspot

Jezebel's root bag is working! Susie is standing up for her and looks like they're going to become friends! #ppspdspot

Reading Root Magic has me thinking a lot about a book I read over winter break, Magic Lessons, the prequel to Practical Magic. Similar magic, similar themes of acceptance, but of course the European tradition is more familiar to me. So glad I'm reading this now! #ppspdspot