'The seeds of change will never grow in toxic soil.' Dr. Lamont Repollet is discussing the power of public policy to strategically address root challenges at #EdSurgeFusion .
“It is essential for teachers to show they are on their own learning journey along with their students.” We need more humble teachers. #EdSurgeFusion #authentic
TRUTH - Dena Simmons:
'Why did I have to erase myself to be comfortable as a student in my school?'
'We must address power and privilege because we are on stolen land that was worked by stolen people.'
[🔼Paraphrased]
#RealTalk #education #equity #racialjustice #EdSurgeFusion
![TRUTH - @DenaSimmons:
'Why did I have to erase myself to be comfortable as a student in my school?'
'We must address power and privilege because we are on stolen land that was worked by stolen people.'
[🔼Paraphrased]
#RealTalk #education #equity #racialjustice #EdSurgeFusion](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EIn-e6LUEAEeE7K.jpg "Tyler Richendollar (@TylerForEdu) on Twitter photo 2019-11-05 17:05:08 TRUTH - @DenaSimmons:
'Why did I have to erase myself to be comfortable as a student in my school?'
'We must address power and privilege because we are on stolen land that was worked by stolen people.'
[🔼Paraphrased]
#RealTalk #education #equity #racialjustice #EdSurgeFusion")
Hearing about LAUSDs initatives around Computer Science from Sophia Mendoza (She/Her/Ella) Change starts with leadership and vision #EdSurgeFusion
Farhat Ahmad, a police officer turned alternative education teacher, 'As an officer, I saw people on the worst day and hauled them off to jail. As a teacher, I see kids on their worst day and I am asked to rebuild them'
Equity begins with knowing our youth first #EdSurgeFusion
Watching Kristin Leong give a dynamite presentation on RollCallProject.com and unlocking empathy at #EdSurgeFusion .
.Ben Gurewitz spoke at the EdSurge office a couple years ago about living with learning differences. I learned so much and was so impressed with him. I’m thrilled to see him on stage here at #EdSurgeFusion sharing his story with edu leaders.
YESSS #EdSurgeFusion 🔥 Thx to everyone who listened/shared/played along yesterday (esp. you, my fellow awkward introverts!).
Links to the projects I shared 👇 (thread)
We often sacrifice equity for efficiency....we must address the tension between the two. Dena Simmons #EdSurgeFusion
By far, THE BEST PART of attending conferences is the networking: meeting & connecting w/ OUTSTANDING HEROES doing AMAZING work & sharing their inspiration along the way! Ever so grateful to Betsy Corcoran & THE GREAT Team EdSurge for putting together #EdSurgeFusion - always AWESOME!!!
Sophia shared how #lausd is getting their students involved and becoming agents of change. LAUSD is one of many districts who access CK-12 Foundation resources through #schoology . Sophia Mendoza (She/Her/Ella) #EdSurgeFusion #goopen #oer
Thanks for the information today on social emotional learning and behavior in your k-8 school! Amy Mason #EdSurgeFusion EdSurge #sketchnote
