In January, my classroom had a very nuanced reflection on the difference between equality and equity. We came to a shared understanding that equality means that no one should be treated differently because of who they are, and equity means that “everyone gets what they need to be successful in school and in their community.”…
The last month and a half of the semester was a time that was heavy on reflection in my classroom. We began new units in reading in writing, which meant students had an opportunity to check-in by completing self-assessment checklists to see if and where their skills were stretched in the previous units. These itemized…
My first week as the new lead teacher in the Acorns class has been a whirlwind. As I’m catching my breath and doing a bit of reflection, one thing that has been a constant all week is the support from the entire Chicago Friends School community — from my fellow teachers jumping in with their…