Thread by @triciaebarvia

I think the default thinking for some/many Ts is Us v. Them, Ts v. the system (admin, parents, etc).

But Ts are also part of the system. Our job isn’t to passively transmit or accept some “canon.”

Ts — along w/Ss — can & do have a role in actively shaping it. #DisruptTexts

https://twitter.com/mochamomma/status/1040569774756036611

It’s my belief that it’s Ts’ professional responsibility to actively pushback on texts and practices that are harmful to kids, to advocate for change. “We’ve always done it this way” and “I can’t” thinking is how the system—and all its inequities—gets perpetuated...

... through tacit acceptance, silence, and a refusal to see that 1) there’s a problem, 2) it’s also my problem, or 3) I have the power and responsibility to change it.

Ultimately, I wish Ts could examine the biases that have led them to their thinking and informed their actions... What are we holding on to? Why? Who really benefits? (bc sometimes it’s not Ss but the adults)

It’s also important for Ts to support each other in taking a more active role in creating more inclusive curricula: I wonder how often attempts to make change are undermined not by admin, but by colleagues. #DisruptTexts

I am fortunate to teach in a school where I have some professional freedom to change curriculum as needed for Ss—and have done so. But I also know that I & most Ts could do nothing & teach the same thing year after year—and there really wouldn’t be any consequences for me as a T.