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Professional Learning

Racing Up!: Talking About Race in the Classroom

Talking about racial justice in public education—constructively, honestly, and openly—is difficult.

At a Glance

As educators, we must continually challenge and dismantle, piece by piece, the structures, policies and implicit biases we all have that prop up white privilege at the expense of students and families of color.

Topics

  • Culturally Responsive Education
  • Digital & Virtual Learning
  • Positive School Environments

Outcomes

  • Racial Justice discussion
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National Education Association

Last Updated: September 1, 2021

Details

Session Length

1 Hour

Session Format

Webinar

Talking about racial justice in public education—constructively, honestly, and openly—is difficult. As educators, we must continually challenge and dismantle, piece by piece, the structures, policies and implicit biases we all have that prop up white privilege at the expense of students and families of color. To do anything less is to deny the world in which our students live, to concede that some students deserve less.

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