NEA urges teachers to use #ImTellingMyKids to share what they're telling YOUR kids on this 'tough day'

Teachers whose students didn’t simply walk out of class today to protest the election of Donald Trump were faced with the question of what to tell them. Sticking to the lesson plan would seem the obvious choice, but when you have a captive audience like that to act as your support group, it’s a shame to waste it.

Lily Eskelsen García, president of the National Education Association, encouraged teachers to connect online using the hashtag #ImTellingMyKids to share just what they’d be telling their kids, whom you might know better as your kids.

It’s a tough day for so many of us who have to face our students today. Let’s all connect and share with the hashtag #Imtellingmykids.

— Lily Eskelsen García (@Lily_NEA) November 9, 2016

We have never wavered in our determination to fight for our students. Don't mourn, organize! #StrongPublicSchools https://t.co/YGXiWBwapP pic.twitter.com/gacpKNJvUr

— Lily Eskelsen García (@Lily_NEA) November 9, 2016

‘I’m Going to Reassure Them That They Are Safe’: Talking to Students After the Election https://t.co/PUJiTf5aPh #ImTellingMyKids #edchat pic.twitter.com/wADCKIw5Zj

— NEA (@NEAToday) November 9, 2016

#Imtellingmykids that answers lie in kindness not hatred, in diversity not homogeneity, in service not selfishness, in tolerance not bigotry

— Tracy Mores (@joyzgr8) November 9, 2016

#imtellingmykids this is not a joke. When someone says something unacceptable, you have to stand up and say, "that is not okay"

— Grace Evans (@grace_h_evans) November 9, 2016

#ImTellingMyKids Democracy is never done. Get involved! The next election is right around the corner.

— Brian Ford (@MrBDFord) November 9, 2016

#imtellingmykids The best of America came about b/c of courageous people who fought & didn't give up even in the face of hate. #standstrong

— Rita Bennett (@ritagbennett) November 9, 2016

https://twitter.com/margaret_gender/status/796429416469590016

#imtellingmykids that love and compassion wins over hate and bigotry, and that it's up to us to be the change we want to see in the world

— Dr. Jolene Barron (@drbarron_tasd) November 9, 2016

#ImTellingMyKids that we're not done fighting. We will protect you, we will guide you and we will ensure you continue to be successful.

— Stephanie Parra (@StephParra08) November 9, 2016

#Imtellingmykids that I've got their backs. That bigotry won't be tolerated. That education is the key to overcoming.

— Hanley (@Sam_Hanley) November 9, 2016

#ImTellingMyKids we been fighting hatred for generations. We may have lost today, but our strength lies in fact we'll keep fighting tomorrow

— Sen. Martín Quezada (@SenQuezada29) November 9, 2016

#ImTellingMyKids that respect, kindness, & manners are important. That trusted adults in their lives care & will always advocate for them

— Karen Wilkinson, MSW (@kwilkinsonSSW) November 9, 2016

#ImTellingMyKids that they have all the power they need to change our world, TOGETHER they can make hatred a thing of the past

— Kristie Jackson (@azstoykristie) November 9, 2016

Memo to President-Elect Trump: get school vouchers on the fast track.

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