We're LIVE for the next episode in our #EquityInEducation virtual event series! Follow this thread to be a part of the conversation ⤵️ We're happy to welcome @kateroe3 & @jeffmat21 to our session today, thank you for joining us! #BringPeopleTogether #TeVirtualEvents #DEI
Starting with an exercise to see where we are all coming from. Not geographically, but measuring our white privilege through a series of questions. We are all coming to this conversation from different places, we recognize and embrace this. #BringPeopleTogether #TeVE
@EquitySupt1 reminds us that Feb. is set aside for #BlackHistoryMonth. Learnings that have come from Martin Luther King for Dennis - racial metamorphosis. White allies for MLK? He found them amongst other clergy. He called on them to be a part of his work. #BringPeopleTogether
@EquitySupt1 is now quoting Dr. Martin Luther King - helping us to understand the need to be "more devoted to order than to justice".
MLK - "Lukewarm acceptance is more bewildering than outright rejection." 💜 #BringPeopleTogether #TeVE
@kateroe3 speaks now about her own consciousness awakening, realizing that her own privilege has actually gotten in the way of doing this important work 💜

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@kateroe3 recognizes that she is now unlearning 20 years of beliefs. She advises that it’s okay to say the wrong thing and be embarrassed about it! Value & honour the various perspectives that people bring to the table. #BringPeopleTogether
@jeffmat21 - Looking back & seeing the invisible doors that were opened for him along his career. As a Superintendent he'd look around the room along the way - everyone looked like him. Additional privilege of being a male. Reflect on how you got there. #BringPeopleTogether
@jeffmat21 - Grew up in upstate NY, he did not have the opportunity to interact with a diverse group of people. Moving up the ladder oblivious to the race issue (in many ways) other than trying to address poverty. Jeff shares honest examples of systematic inequalities.
Motivations for @jeffmat21 - close friends & family members who are people of colour that are in danger every time they leave their house and his nephew as a police officer. Who will he be partnered with? How will he handle dangerous situations? Make it PERSONAL💜
We're now #crowdsourcing questions & thoughts from our attendees to make the most of our time together. How would you answer this question?

"What thoughts, questions, and areas would you like our speakers to drill deeper into? Our speakers will answer the top thoughts.
Top Thought!
@kateroe3
Have protocols for conversations around race.
Commit to being uncomfortable. Having hard conversations - be okay with NON closure. Katie admits she wasn't always the first to speak up. Just try. 💜
#BringPeopleTogether
Same question ^^ How to motivate? @jeffmat21 - Model it yourself. Make it about the kids!
What do you do when conflict arises? Prepare yourself for this with stories! "Attack" yourself?😮 Check the recording (stay tuned) for the explanation on this! #Humility 💜
@kateroe3 - Commits to being a partner in learning, trying to use her power & privilege for good. Center the conversation around the kids. Find the necessary resources to help you in times of conflict. Book recommendation - "Me & White Supremacy" 💜
How do you gain trust and acceptance in your community?

@kateroe3 - When a problem gets to a district level, emotions run high. She wants to solve/fix the problem. They want to be heard. Be able to learn how to listen better, empathize. Give them space to explain.
How do you gain trust and acceptance in your community?

@jeffmat21 - Mentor them and let them see you being mentored also. Be an ally. Be present when they need you to be present. Get in the mix. #BringPeopleTogether
That's a wrap! Thank you to everyone who joined us today, especially @jeffmat21 & @kateroe3 who both shared their individual experiences openly with us today 💜 Stay tuned for the replay and register for the next #EquityInEducation series Feb 17th here: bit.ly/39IaGyi
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