SRIS Newsletter - September 2017 (Plain Text Version)

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In this issue:
LEADERSHIP UPDATES
•  LETTER FROM THE EDITORS
•  LETTER FROM THE CHAIR
•  LETTER FROM THE COMMUNITY MANAGER
ARTICLES
•  NNEST ISSUES ARE NOT ONLY ABOUT NNESTS
•  QUEERING THE ESL CLASSROOM: A CASE STUDY
•  CHILD PROTECTION INADEQUACY IN THE UGANDAN EDUCATION SYSTEM
•  COMPETING IDENTITIES AND EDUCATION IN JERUSALEM
•  ADVOCATING FOR UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS IN ANTI-IMMIGRANT TIMES IN THE UNITED STATES
REFLECTIONS
•  EMPOWERING EDUCATORS AND ADMINISTRATORS BY ATTENDING THE TESOL ADVOCACY & POLICY SUMMIT
•  DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN ANOTHER WORLD: BEYOND RHETORIC TO REALITY
ABOUT THIS COMMUNITY
•  MISSION STATEMENT
•  CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: SOCIAL JUSTICE IN THE CLASSROOM

LETTER FROM THE COMMUNITY MANAGER

Kimberly Mitchell, Katy Independent School District, Katy, Texas, USA

Dear SRIS,

The TESOL Social Responsibility Interest Section hosts discussion groups through the myTESOL page and Facebook that allow interested educators to explore current topics affecting our students and share best practices for celebrating diversity. Topics we have previously explored include the Muslim travel ban, climate change, the proposed border wall, families divided by deportations, LGBTQ rights, and evaluation of news sources. These discussion groups are members only, which allows those participating in the discussions to openly state their views without risk of encountering hostility. The following questions are examples of anticipated discussion starters related to this newsletter’s next theme of Social Justice in the Classroom:

• What authentic, compelling texts, videos, and/or images have you utilized to integrate social justice into your classroom?

• What challenge(s)/success(es) are you experiencing as an educator in addressing issues related to social justice?

• What have you learned from your students that has broadened your awareness of their experience?

Consider adding your voice to the discussion. You may have a unique perspective to offer another educator. Or perhaps you are an educator in search of a sounding board. Either way, we welcome you to contribute your insights and experiences.

Sincerely,

Kimberly

myTESOL discussion page: Social Responsibility Interest Section             
Facebook Group: Social Responsibility Interest Group – TESOL

Kimberly Mitchell has been in the ESL education profession in Texas for 13 years. She taught ESL language arts for Grades 6–12 and supported teachers with instructional delivery for English learners as an ESL facilitator, and she is currently a school district administrator for the secondary ESL program in Katy, Texas. She holds an MA in education, curriculum and instruction and is certified as a Master Reading Teacher.