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How to Teach Kids to Talk about Taboo Topics
How to Teach Kids to Talk about Taboo Topics
When one of Liz Kleinrock's fourth-grade students said the unthinkable at the start of a class on race, she knew it was far too important a teachable moment to miss. But where to start? Learn how Kleinrock teaches kids to discuss taboo topics without fear -- because the best way to start solving social problems is to talk about them.
The Binary Code of Racism
The Binary Code of Racism
We all hold racial biases. Racial bias can be formed both implicitly and explicitly, and can be passed on generationally. The good non-racist/bad racist binary frames how we perceive ourselves and how bias can impact our daily interactions with others. Tracey Benson leverages his experience as an educator to challenge us to become more aware of our own biases and challenge ourselves to make society safer for each other.
Are Teachers Unintentionally Racist?
Are Teachers Unintentionally Racist?
Teachers sometimes have biases towards certain students, but do their expectations actually affect whether or not the students succeed?
Who me, biased?
Who me, biased?
What is implicit bias? NYT/POV's Saleem Reshamwala unscrews the lid on the unfair effects of our subconscious.
This webinar from Haymarket Books brings together author and professor Bettina Love, professor Dr. Gholnecsar Muhammad, activist Dena Simmons, and educator Brian Jones. They discuss Bettina Love's concept of abolitionist teaching, which is about adopting the radical stance of the movement that ultimately overthrew slavery. The two central questions of the webinar are: What would freedom look like in our schools? and, how can abolitionist educators make the most of this moment to fight for humane, liberatory, anti-racist schooling for black youth and all youth?
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