Conference Archive

2019

Workshops

Making Diversity Matter for Dominant Groups (Johnny Cole)
Working with Difficult Literature: Examining Image and Impact of Difficult Literature (using Toni Morrison’s The Bluest Eye) (Leslie Smart)
Whose History Matters? A Reflection on First Nations Stereotypes and Myths (Claudia A. Fox Tree)
Mindfulness, Race and Arts Integration at the Elementary Level (JoAnne Kazis)
Disrupting Deficit Narratives, Developing Positive Self-images and Academic Identities (Dawn Shearer-Coren)
From Early Messages to Unconscious Biases to Microaggressions (Doug Weinstock)
Overcoming White Fragility (Rebecca Smoler)
Concrete Strategies to Reach All Students (Caroline Han)
Panel: From IDEAS to Action (Edward Walker)
Teaching Young Children About Bias, Diversity and Social Justice (JoAnne Kazis)
Creating Safety and Welcoming the LGBTQ+ Community (Johnny Cole)
That Awkward Moment: Identifying and Addressing Biased-Based Student Comments in School Settings (Jennifer Dirga)
No Excuses! (Rebecca Smoler & Katie O'Hare Gibson)
Using Action Research to Improve Your Instructional Practice (Paula Martin)
Linking Student Learning and Family Engagement (Dawn Shearer Coren)
Creatively Breaking the Cycle of Oppression (Ed Walker)
Educators Empowering Our Students of Color: A Panel Discussion (Jennifer Wolfrum)

IDEAS @ Bentley (Short).mp4

Workshops

The Power of Storytelling as a Teaching Tool: Revealing Who We Are (Edward Walker)
From Columbus to Standing Rock: Micro-Aggressions Against First Nations – How Can Allies “Stand Up”? (Claudia Fox Tree & Elli Stern)
Enacting Systemic Change in Educational Institutions (Johnny Cole)
Using Action Research to Improve Your Instructional Practice (Paula Martin)
White Privilege: Are We Ready to Walk the Walk? (Jennifer Wolfrum)
Teaching Young Children About Bias, Diversity, and Social Justice (JoAnne Kazis)
Creating Connection: Strategies to Transform Difficult Moments into Connective Conversations (Amy Behrens)
Creating Culturally Responsive Classrooms: Acting with Equity and Teaching Inclusively (Dawn Shearer Coren)
From Pronouns to Alphabet Soup: Understanding and Creating Safety for LGBTQQIP2SAAA Youth (Xóchitl Kountz & Cheyenne Fox Tree)
That Awkward Moment: Identifying and Addressing Biased-Based Student Comments in School Settings (Johnny Cole & Doug Weinstock)
SEL: Creating safe and supportive communities for engaging students in challenging conversations (Jennifer Dirga & Kamilah Drummond)