Blog post #10

 Blog post #10

When I look at everything that I have done this semester the three things that stick out to me are. 

1. How understanding the classroom is. Everyone can be themselves, and classmates do listen to what another peer is saying, they also give feedback. Overall it is a great class.

2. A quote that will stick with me is a quote by Lisa Delpit By: Lisa Delpit

“Those with power are frequently least  aware of or least willing to acknowledge its existence. Those with less power are often most aware of its existence.” and it means those who hold positions of power or privilege may not always recognize the extent of their advantage, while those who lack power are acutely aware of their disadvantaged position. People in positions of power aren't aware of how much power they hold or have against those who have none. 

3. How every morning before we get started with class we go around and do the morning routine of how we are feeling this morning. Not only does it kinda wake everyone up and have everyone engaged but it also shows that you want to get to know us and do really care. 

Blog post #9

 Blog post #9

Queering our schools

By the editors of Rethinking Schools

Argument 

There was  a quote in the article that I liked. The quote was also passed over in our classroom discussion. The quote said “How do we create classrooms and schools where each child, parent, and staff member’s unique, beautiful self is appreciated and nurtured?. I think the answer to that quote is having an environment that values and celebrates diversity in all its forms, including race, ethnicity, culture, gender, abilities, and backgrounds. Promote a culture of respect, empathy, and understanding, where differences are seen as strengths rather than them being obstacles. Another way is to Focus on identifying and building each other up with each individual's strengths rather than emphasizing weaknesses. Encourage educators to recognize and leverage the  talents and skills both the students and staff bring to the table.

Overall the small article is about building community and being able to look forward by advocating for one another, just having eachothers back. The main arguments for this article is having a Supportive School Environments: finding ways to  explore and  create a school climate that is supportive of LGBTQ+ students, teachers, and the whole staff. May have to Change up policies, practices, and initiatives aimed at fostering a sense of belonging for everyone. It argues to  encourage schools to engage in advocacy and activism to promote LGBTQ+ rights and representation to have a better educational system. One of the main things that goes along with this article that we went over in class is intersectionality, being able to  recognize and address the intersectionality of different identities, being able to acknowledge that individuals may experience multiple forms of criticism or privilege.

Another quote that I like was “Community is built by working through differences, not sweeping them under the rug”. It is basically saying we can't move forward or understand each other unless we come together as a group and as a community and be able to understand what makes us different.