As educators, we strive to create meaningful, respectful and joyful learning experiences in the year we have our students and/or adult learners. However, we are responsible for and are often constrained by testing, marking period dates, 45 minute to one hour class periods in addition to observations, evaluations and meetings. Educators know better than anyone the importance and limits of time and the pressure to reach goals within a given time. 

Do we need more time or do we need to be more thoughtful and intentional about the use of our allotted time? Do we need to be more expansive in the ways we think about and the expectations we set for our students and adult learners? Through viewing and discussing Dr. Brittney Cooper’s TED Talk, The Racial Politics of Time, participants will explore time as Dr. Cooper defines it; discuss how we can better see and serve our Black and Brown students, and have honest conversations about the experiences we create for our learners throughout the system. Are we creating space takers or world makers? What can we do now to ensure more world-building tomorrow? How do we contribute to the education system we want to see and not settle for the one we have?