When I worked at a private school on the Upper East Side, I had a very similar reflection. Lunch and hallways were never silent. And yes, it felt chaotic but children were happy so it made me sad knowing that our black and brown students are sometimes not given those same opportunities in other spaces where I’ve worked. Taking away recess or gym as a response to misbehavior was also greatly shunned at the private school but a norm in other places. Thank you for sharing that reflection and for your commitment to questioning such practices!
the last paragraph - I want to print this out and tape it to every educator’s computer as a reminder of the purpose of this work. Can’t wait for the next post!!
Great Read!
When I worked at a private school on the Upper East Side, I had a very similar reflection. Lunch and hallways were never silent. And yes, it felt chaotic but children were happy so it made me sad knowing that our black and brown students are sometimes not given those same opportunities in other spaces where I’ve worked. Taking away recess or gym as a response to misbehavior was also greatly shunned at the private school but a norm in other places. Thank you for sharing that reflection and for your commitment to questioning such practices!
Very insightful and beneficial information, well done👍🏾
the last paragraph - I want to print this out and tape it to every educator’s computer as a reminder of the purpose of this work. Can’t wait for the next post!!