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Using The Sneetches Reflection
The Sneetches video reminded me of my childhood. I attended the wrong elementary school; my family did not have enough money; my parents were divorced; and I was darker skinned that most of my family members, just to name a few incidents. This experience prepared me if the situation were to arise.

Yes, racism is often discussed in my classroom. Since 80% of my students are Hispanic, they often express how unfairly politicians or government officials treat their people. I believe using The Sneetches video open my student’s eye to see the world as one not individually.

We have to encourage our students to treat people as they want to be treated and not to repay hatred for hatred. It took me some time but I have learned this concept because

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