I wanted to get this off my chest because it bothers me. A prominent #teachertwitter influencer posted something last night that you can not remain politically neutral in the classroom. Excuse me? Has that influencer been in my classroom, walked through, and worked with my students and staff?
Last time, I checked.
Nope.
I keep politics out of the classroom and away from my students because it needs to be a neutral space. My students get exposed to so much junk at home that the classroom is their one safe space. I keep politics out of it because I want to make sure my teachers come to me with an open heart and mind. They know my room is a safe place for them.
Political opinions have no place in my classroom as an educator. I do not post them online and I will not share them with anyone at work. Again, that is a home thing and a career decision. My goal is to teach the basics (Reading, Writing, and Math). I tweak it based on what my data shows me and what my students need.
Thanks for coming to my TED talk.
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