Building Solidarity and Advocating for What Our Students Need
A Message from MTI Executive Director Jeff Knight (excerpt)
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June BLM Principles Center:
Black Families, Black Women, Black, Globalism, and Diversity
MAY/JUNE Principles & Activity Pages
Lesson Planning Resources
#SayHerName Day:Principle: Black Women
June 5, Breonna Taylor’s Birthday–Call for justice for Breonna and uplift the #SayHerName movement
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LFJ Don’t Say Nothing
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Roots Connected: Resources To Support Conversations With Students: Justice For Breonna Taylor
Education for Liberation Day
Principles: Black Families and Diversity
Juneteenth: Education for Liberation day–A day to celebrate the struggle that brought down slavery and reflect on what must be done to win Black liberation
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Teaching Juneteenth
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Happy Juneteenth
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The Emancipation Proclamation
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Black History in 2 Minutes
“Teachers are the number one in-school influence on student achievement.”
LPI Teacher Turn Over: Why it Matters and What We Can Do About It, 2017.
” Being part of this series has impacted my instruction in an amazing way. I have deeper relationships with students and families. My classroom is more inclusive and I have the same high standards for all kids. Students are sharing more. Learning is increasing and school is more fun for me and my students. It is a ton of work. And I am validated with every positive parent message, student hug, thank you note, and when they cheer as they achieve a new academic hurdle. I am making a difference with myself and a lot of people who have felt less acknowledged in other environments.”
What is MTI Education Justice Center?
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At MTI, we recognize our pivotal role as a support for our members as employees, as well as professionals. The project offers ongoing support for members and attempts to increase teacher retention by addressing teacher satisfaction, efficacy, and success. MTI Education Justice Center ( formerly MTI CENTRS) is funded through an NEA grant funding.
What are the goals?
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Developing teacher-centered induction programs – MTI Education Justice Center offers a series of professional development opportunities to strengthen teachers’ abilities to deliver instruction through a racially equitable lens.
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In 2021-22 SY MTI will continue to support MTI CENTRS’ Black Lives Matter Year of Action by providing socially and racially just lesson planning resources centering on the13 principles of the Black Lives Matter Movement.
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Also in 2021-22 SY, through an MMSD Big Idea Grant, will collaborate with our community partners at Nehemiah to support fall and winter cohort participation in the Justified Anger: Black History for a New Day Course.
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In winter of 2022 MTI has initiated a community outreach effort to build and participate in a community-based Education Justice Coalition
SIGN UP NOW for the summer WEAC Restorative Justice Retreat!
Using Restorative Practices in Schools
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Free to MTI/WEAC Members
MTI Members earn a $150 stipend from our NEA Safe and Just Schools Grant
Enrollment Open
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RESCHEDULED for Aug 9 & 10. MTI is a sponsor for this conference. Free with a small enrollment fee.
- The Work of MTI Education Justice Center ( formerly MTI CENTRS)
- Impact of MTI Education Justice Center
- MTI Social and Racial Justice Statements:
- Black Lives Matter – Year of Purpose & Action (continuing 21-22 SY)
- Black Lives Matter at School
- LFJ Social Justice Standards
For more information, please contact Kerry Motoviloff at kmotoviloff@madisonteachers.org
Find out how to participate below!
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