A Time to Amplify · Social Media Audiences for CERCAs: 1 Friends, Family, Influencers Opportunities for Students: Create awareness of local issues (safety while protesting, need

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A Time to Amplify the Student Voice:

Strategies for Teaching and

Empowering Young Minds

to Create Sustainable

Change

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Moderator and Panelists

Dr. Mona KianiSenior School Success

Manager | ThinkCERCA

Melissa MartinChief of Staff, Former

Instructional Coach |

ThinkCERCA

Brooklyn JosephInstructional Coach |

Caliber Beta Academy

A Time to Amplify the Student Voice

● Shifting Education

○ Equity & Antiracism

● Tools to Spark Courageous Thinking

○ The CERCA Framework

○ Writing & Skills Lessons

● Real School Examples

● Offline Extension Activities

● Q&A

Agenda: A Time to Amplify the Student Voice

Unprecedented Times Demand a Shift in Education

What does this shift look like? What does this shift look like?

Purpose of Education: To prepare students for the real world.

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Classrooms are craving relevancy

and social alignment.

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Classrooms are craving tools that enhance

critical thinking.

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Classrooms are craving tools that enhance

critical thinking.

Classrooms are craving

antiracist curriculum.

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Four Big Shifts for 21st-Century Learning

S. McLeod

1. Higher-level ThinkingCreativity, critical thinking, problem solving,

and effective communication and

collaboration.

2. Student AgencyGreater personalization, individualization, and

differentiation of the learning process.

3. Authentic WorkHelp students see direct connections

between their learning and the world around

them.

4. Technology InfusionGlobally connected learning spaces that are

deeply and richly technology driven.

Shifting Accessibility

● What is the history

of writing?

● What is the future

of writing?

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We believe in sparking critical thinking and

engaging in courageous conversations that lead

to thoughtful action.

Equity vs. Equality

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Consume Complex Information

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2 Analyze It Thoughtfully


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2 Analyze It Thoughtfully

Express Their Point of View Effectively

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1) The CERCA Framework

2) Our remote-friendly literacy platform

3) High interest, relevant topics

4) Options for personalization and differentiation in every classroom

How do we spark critical &

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Should incarcerated citizens be allowed to vote from prison?

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How does ThinkCERCA spark critical thinking and amplify

student voices?

Students deserve lessons to better understand the

current reality

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Relevant and Responsive Curriculum

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AntiracismActions and beliefs that dismantle racism, the

belief that a particular race is superior to

another; the support of policies that challenge

and eliminate racial inequity.

How can ThinkCERCA inspire action through its curriculum?

Writing Lessons

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How can ThinkCERCA Writing Lessons be used to help students to amplify their voices?

Writing Lessons

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Helps students understanding

the perspectives of

others.

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Writing Lessons

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the perspectives of

others.

Helps students develop urgency,

agency, and confidence.

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Writing Lessons

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the perspectives of

others.

Helps students develop urgency,

agency, and confidence.

Helps students create safe spaces for

courageous conversations.

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ThinkCERCA CurriculumDifferentiated texts that are relevant to students’ lives

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Reflect on Personal Proximity

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Read Relevant Text

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Analyze & Highlight

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Check Understanding

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Summarize with Built in Scaffolds

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Craft an Argumentative Essay

Skills LessonsHow can ThinkCERCA Skills Lessons be used to help

students amplify their voices?

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Student Ownership: self-paced,

independent, interactive

learning

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learning

Discrete, differentiated

skill instruction that develops

mastery

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learning

Discrete, differentiated

skill instruction that develops

mastery

Dynamic engagement geared

towards each student’s personal

growth focus

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Ashburn Community Academy

Caliber Beta Academy

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The CERCA Framework helps students advocate for themselves

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The CERCA framework gives students a way to analyze complex

and relevant topics

Recipe for Change: Record, write, and upload your analyses to this online portfolio. I will publish our “ideas” page to Google Classroom

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The CERCA Framework gives students the chance

to amplify the needs of their communities

They call themselves the Library Defenders!

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Amplifying Student Voices

Remotely!

Amplifying Student Voices to

Make a Difference

Social Media

1Audiences for CERCAs:Friends, Family, Influencers

Opportunities for Students:

● Create awareness of local issues (safety while protesting, need for social distancing, need for support for local medical workers, etc.)

● Re-share posts regarding opportunities to volunteer, donate, and petition for positive change.

● Spread positive images to help people remember the simple good during this tough time via social media.

● Urge friends to share messages on their social media.


Make a Difference

School & Local Newspapers

2Audiences for CERCAs:School and Local Communities


● Write a CERCA about an issue that is important to you and members of your school and local community. Submit the CERCA as an op-ed to your school or local editorial staff.


Make a Difference

Local & State Governments

3Audiences for CERCAs:Local Officials and State Policy Makers


● Write a CERCA about an issue that is important to you and members of your local community. Submit the letter to your local alderman, city council members, trustees, mayors, etc.

● Find contact information here: https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials

https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials


Make a Difference

Federal Government Officials

4Audiences for CERCAs:The President & Federal Policy Makers


● Write a CERCA about an issue that is important to you and members of your local community. Submit the letter to your federal policy-makers.

● Find contact information here: https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials

https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials

Invite teachers to join the ThinkCERCA Educator Community

● A space to ask questions

and collaborate

● A platform to share

resources and best practices

Designed to foster

collaboration among

teachers nationwide and

serve as a ThinkCERCA

Professional Learning

Community! ● Providing an online PLC for

teachers using ThinkCERCA

● Building a ThinkCERCA

community beyond in-

person eventsClick here to join!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/414866442412493/

Thank you!

After the webinar you’ll receive:● Webinar Recording● Webinar Slides● Links to Access Offline lessons and

Remote Learning Resources

Or Contact Us: [email protected]

Q&A

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