A Guide for Discussions With Students, Teachers, and Communities
“The authors’ clarion call to move from conversations to
“The authors skillfully remind us that to ignore
a responsibility of action with regard to policies, programs,
conversations that over time lead to actions intent
and practices that are in every educator’s control is meant
on addressing both overt and covert forms of
to both embolden and empower educators to do what is
racism serves to only further divide the society our
right, not as an act of charity but, as Dr. Muhammad has
students will ultimately inherit.”
stated, as a professional responsibility.”
—Luis F. Cruz Educational Consultant and Author
—Brian K. Butler Educational Consultant and Coauthor, What About Us?
“For schools looking for structure, and fruitful
through conversations moving beyond race to equity
outcomes, to have tough conversations about race
and excellence. The authors are transparent and model
and raise racial equity, this all-star team of education
trust as they share their experiences and invite others
authors hit a grand slam! . . . A must-have book
to reflect on their own.”
to study and reference for your school’s diversity,
—Regina Stephens Owens
equity, and inclusion work.”
Educational Consultant
—Jorge Valenzuela Education Coach, Advocate, and Author, Rev Up Robotics and SEL in Action
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Readers will: • Recognize the presence of systemic racism in schools and understand why racism can be an uncomfortable topic for many • Learn how to advocate for underserved communities • Resist racial stereotypes and promote equity in the classroom • Take appropriate action based on challenging conversations • Develop anti-racist classrooms, schools, and districts and promote positive learning experiences for marginalized students
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COLLADO | HOLLIE | ISIAH | JACKSON MUHAMMAD | REEVES | WILLIAMS
eyond Conversations About Race: A Guide for Discussions With Students, Teachers, and Communities invites K–12 teachers and leaders into a respectful dialogue about race that advocates school-changing action. Washington Collado, Sharroky Hollie, Rosa Isiah, Yvette Jackson, Anthony Muhammad, Douglas Reeves, and Kenneth C. Williams directly address challenging topics such as bias, discomfort, violence, advocacy, and responsibility and offer an array of scenarios and discussions for schools and classrooms. The authors call on their lived experiences and their work with tens of thousands of educators, leaders, and students to help all of us do better in our schools and communities.
A Guide for Discussions With Students, Teachers, and Communities
“A refreshingly real approach to engaging and growing
Beyond Conversations About Race
Beyond Conversations About Race
