I feel inadequate to lead a discussion like this. I would need more training on how to allow students the freedom to speak their minds without hurting others feelings.

This reminds me of UDL and the videos we watched of teaching to the edges, not the average.

YES! I can honestly say that in my 5 years of teaching (in a private school in Ohio), not one professional development day/ training prepared me to implement CRT. I echo my fellow classmate: "Teachers need support!"

I find it interesting that all states at least address "Family and Community Engagement" but almost none of the states address "System Bias."

YES! Cultural background not a barrier, but a resource to their learning!

This is such a crucial part of changing our thinking (and ultimately our teaching) to include cultural diversity.

I like this window analogy, too! Seeing other cultures as "normal" will allow students to empathize and better understand those around them who may seem "different."

I love this analogy of mirrors. Providing students with culturally diverse books (for example) in which they can see people like themselves achieving great things will boost their self-esteem and confidence.

Yes!! I think a KWL chart (or something similar) is perfect for finding out what students know and then directing your teaching to build on that information.

Self-awareness is the first step in fixing the problem.

In my opinion, this aspect highlights the key of why we haven't truly achieved Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream like we talked about last class.

While difficult to achieve, this should be a goal for all educators.

This is so important and can be challenging! How many times have we heard versions of the question, "Why does this matter?" If we can bring relevance and rigor for ALL students into academics, I believe more students will retain the information they need to be successful in life.

This is also sad but true. I hope that we as educators can strive to treat all students as equals, not just in academia, but in disciplinary situations as well. I've never thought about how their culture/linguistic assets in my lessons.