Sergio Spaggiari: "I think it is very important to have the courage to risk finding things as you proceed. There would be no research and no researchers if people had to know things before the set out. Researchers are people who put themselves on the line."

Missing the physical space of our JS atelier but looking forward to what comes next ⁦Kathleen Grzybowski (she/her)⁩ ⁦notes from the atelier⁩ ⁦

For everyone asking how you can check your privilege? This right here is a start ⬇️ Educate yourself on the history of systemic racism then commit to doing something about it. Allyship can't just be about messages of support it has to be about action too! bustle.com/p/10-books-abo…

I wrote out some thoughts on how to make this moment a real turning point to bring about real change––and pulled together some resources to help young activists sustain the momentum by channeling their energy into concrete action. medium.com/@BarackObama/h…

When White people ask what they should say to black people show them this video. The answer is simple. Keep your eye on this White girl in the front who uses her privilege to prevent violence. Be that girl. Raise that girl.

I stand with the Black community's fight for justice for Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd and many, many others before them. We cannot accept injustice at any cost. #BlackLivesMatter

In the wake of George Floyd’s death, it is critical to make space for students to process this deeply painful moment. Our Teaching Idea begins with an important call for teachers to self-reflect before facilitating student conversations... 1/2

It's a privilege to learn about racism instead of experiencing it your whole life.

Why it’s important to have hard conversations with our JS students - from a Gr 5 student: “Some people might be uncomfortable but I think it’s part of our education to learn about what’s happening in the world because when you’re older you’ll be prepared.”

“I need your support and to hear it called out by others who don’t look like me. I need to hear you name it and condemn the action with the same indignation that you would if it had happened to your own child.”

Educators often encourage students to reflect on their identities. These are opportunities to reflect on the way the environment shapes the choices & opportunities we have in our lives. The identity map model we share below makes those influences explicit. reimaginingmigration.org/ecology-of-ide…

If anti-racist action begins with self-reflection, a good starting question for white educators is: "When and how have I sent students the message that silence is an appropriate response to injustice?" npr.org/2020/06/16/878…

Guilty on all three counts. My only wish: The jury should have only deliberated for 9 minutes and 28 seconds. #DerekChauvinTrial

What are the learning outcomes (PRACTICALLY) for our students? We need to be clear about this at our schools! Educator #Commit2Justice21

The importance of not dichotomizing in Justice discussions and being intentional about the language we use. So many learnings already. So grateful #Commit2Justice21 Aparna Singhal Educator

Find your critical friends who will tell you the truth. #Commit2Justice21

Students and Alum emphasize the importance of providing our JS students with the language and tools they need to advocate for themselves. Don’t underestimate their capacity to understand. Your voices are heard and valued!#Commit2Justice21

Happy Mother’s Day to mothers, other mothers, women who claim no children of their own who are loving and caring aunts, godmothers, friend, cousin, teacher, non-binary parents, & all who do mothering work🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 🌹

@BishopStrachan a powerful session with Ibithaj Muhammad and Dr Wafaa Hasan. Thanks to our brave students for hosting and our Global Learning program following film “Enemy of the Reich”. “When you encourage friendship you build understanding.”

I am honoured to be one of the few asked to come to Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation, to witness, to tell the story of all our relations. We grieve. We love and we demand justice. It’s time to bring our children home from the residential schools theglobeandmail.com/canada/article…