Friday, June 19, 2020

The Middle Update 6/19/2020

Resources of the Week
As protests continue to take place around the country, it's important for each of us to take some time to learn about the message intended to be sent by protestors, and reflecting on how our country can be a better place for all people.  The resource this week provides a link to a site (teaching tolerance) with many resources for educators providing tools for leading these discussions with students.  I also shared an article I thought was thought-provoking and relevant for the students in our school, and a tweet that I think sums up my train of thought in regards to racism in our country.  Also an article from the all-time best Wisconsin Badger offensive lineman on this topic.

Teaching Tolerance Article Links

"What White Children Need to Know About Race" by Ali Michael and Eleonora Bartoli


Then, society isn’t able to identify the subtle and subconscious racism that can be the most destructive racism in our society (because it’s constant= racism death by 1 mil paper cuts) with which Black Americans deal with everyday. Can’t identify, can’t fix Then, society isn’t able to identify the subtle and subconscious racism that can be the most destructive racism in our society (because it’s constant= racism death by 1 mil paper cuts) with which Black Americans deal with everyday. Can’t identify, can’t fix

"Just Being "Not Racist" Is Not Good Enough" by Joe Thomas


Construction Update
The project is moving along...demolition is mainly done, and the build back has begun.  Enjoy a few photos of the progress.
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The Middle Update 6/19/2020

Resources of the Week
As protests continue to take place around the country, it's important for each of us to take some time to learn about the message intended to be sent by protestors, and reflecting on how our country can be a better place for all people.  The resource this week provides a link to a site (teaching tolerance) with many resources for educators providing tools for leading these discussions with students.  I also shared an article I thought was thought-provoking and relevant for the students in our school, and a tweet that I think sums up my train of thought in regards to racism in our country.  Also an article from the all-time best Wisconsin Badger offensive lineman on this topic.

Teaching Tolerance Article Links

"What White Children Need to Know About Race" by Ali Michael and Eleonora Bartoli


Then, society isn’t able to identify the subtle and subconscious racism that can be the most destructive racism in our society (because it’s constant= racism death by 1 mil paper cuts) with which Black Americans deal with everyday. Can’t identify, can’t fix Then, society isn’t able to identify the subtle and subconscious racism that can be the most destructive racism in our society (because it’s constant= racism death by 1 mil paper cuts) with which Black Americans deal with everyday. Can’t identify, can’t fix

"Just Being "Not Racist" Is Not Good Enough" by Joe Thomas


Construction Update
The project is moving along...demolition is mainly done, and the build back has begun.  Enjoy a few photos of the progress.