How Can Teachers Approach Race and Bias in the Classroom?




Classroom Q and A show

Summary: Issues of race, bias, and equity are increasingly showing up at the classroom doors of our teachers. How can teachers manage these issues? @larryferlazzo @DrYemiS @RaquelRiosPhD @SaneeBell @Bamradionetwork Dr. Sanée Bell is a middle school principal and an adjunct professor in Houston, TX. Raquel Ríos, PhD is the author of Teacher Agency for Equity: A Framework for Conscientious Engagement. She is currently an Instructional Designer at New Teacher Center. Adeyemi Stembridge, PhD is an educational consultant specializing in equity-focused school-improvement. He is a coach and thought-partner to teachers and administrators with a particular interest in the design of culturally responsive systems and learning experiences for students. Ruchi Agarwal-Rangnath is an assistant professor at University of San Francisco and vice-president of the National Association of Multicultural Education. She recently authored the book Social Studies, Literacy, and Social Justice in the Common Core Classroom: A Guide for Teachers.