Allyship During Racial Conversations 🚦

this morning I woke up thinking about sound and silence and how, as a percussionist, I was taught that silence is just as powerful as sound - especially when it is intentional. in this work, silence is what fuels white supremacy. choose to speak instead.

white educators: listening w/ the intent to understand is very different from listening w/ the intent to react or respond. which are you doing right now? #BlackLivesMatter

Saying 'I Don't See Color' Denies the Racial Identity of Students blogs.edweek.org/teachers/class… via Education Week

White educators—we see that many of you have (at last) realized anti-Black racism thrives in our schools and in your curriculum. You’re ready to get to work and you’ve ordered your books. As you wait for them to be delivered, here are some past convos that you may find helpful…/

Six Truths About Racism That White Teachers Must Know blogs.edweek.org/teachers/class… via Education Week

The MAES Drive Thru opens next week! This is the time to pick up your student's belongings and drop off any MAES materials (library books, instruments, etc...). Spread the word! See you next week #TeamCardinal! #WeLoveMAES

Mt. Airy Middle School 8th grade students!! Stop by the school and say farwell to MAMS with a picture in front of our signs— thank you, PTO! MAMS_8Blue

We said farewell to our 8th grade students yesterday! Mt. Airy Middle School will miss you! We wish all of our students a safe summer and hope we will see you in the fall!

Today may be the last day of school....but our school nutrition staff isn't going anywhere! We will still be out there doing what we do best! Find us on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at your favorite pick-up spot! 😎 Carroll County PS NoKidHungry Maryland @MSDEnutrition

DYK what to do if you're caught in a rip current or see someone who is? Watch and share this short video before you head to the beach. It could save a life! oceantoday.noaa.gov/fullmoon-ripcu… #30DaysofOcean #OceanMonth2020

Tickets are available for WHAT NOW: AN ANTIRACIST TEACH-IN! One World, WNBA and NBA are collaborating on a week long teach-in from Aug. 16 to Aug. 22. I'll be conversing each night with a top author, plus a special guest from the WNBA and NBA. randomhousebooks.com/campaign/antir… 1/3

Teachers plates are still overflowing. They still have at least five jobs. Teacher, curriculum developer, IT for students, therapist for parents struggling, & office worker. All while trying to take care of their family too. They need grace & support now more than ever.

We've had a great first week so far, MAMS! Squeeze the Day! youtu.be/wwKahjwtJYE SharonLilly Carroll County PS @SteveLockard1 MAMS_8Blue Mt. Airy Middle School Team 6 Gold MAMS_schoolcounselors MAMS 7 Gold MAMS PE MAMS Media #TogetherItsPossible

Virtual Learning Meal Distribution!! Starting September 14th!! See below for more information!!

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I could have written this. I didn’t, but I could have. Every single school day. If virtual learning has done anything, it’s shone a floodlight on the egregious inequities so many of us are blind to. Now that we’ve seen it—what are we going to do about it?