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- That EVERY CHILD MATTERS (regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, culture, etc.)
- Everyone should be represented in classroom materials and content
- All learning styles should be supported
- Every person has the right to be addressed by their preferred pronouns and identifications
- Education is a two-way street
- The world needs all kinds of minds and learners
- To get respect, you need to give it
- Big issues or topics need to be addressed
- There is a difference between avoiding evil and doing good (“avoiding evil is not enough, actively pursue goodness,”)
- Every voice deserves to be heard
- Brain breaks are needed
- That the truth is not always comfortable, but we need the truth so that we don’t make the same mistakes again
- Relationships are the best way to build knowledge
- Students should feel comfortable communicating and expressing their feelings, thoughts, and ideas
- Educational spaces should be safe, welcoming, and accessible for everyone
- Pronouns should never be assumed
- It’s not possible to learn if you are not willing to listen
- That there is no place for judgment in the classroom
- Differences create wonderful opportunities to teach and learn
- Every day brings something new to learn
- That sometimes your own personal sharing is more important than anything academic or intellectual
- Context in behavior is important
- It is okay to ask questions
- It is okay to ask for help
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