Educators across the United States are at a loss at how to address race and racism in the classroom. They are admitting that they are not equipped when it comes to race; nor do they know where to even locate resources to help them. In turn, students are aware that they are not being exposed to historical truths. They are highly attuned into the racial tension in the United States and in their academic settings. Gaps are left and they have questions that are not being answered. Both parties are frustrated and left without the ability to learn skills on how to navigate difficult discussions on race supported with historical-based evidence. How do teachers address race when it arises in the classroom? What resources are appropriate to utilize to help facilitate “the conversation?”

This webinar will highlight:

• Using lesson plans focused on race and racism.
• Providing educational awareness opportunities for participants to examine their own cultural identity as they learn about others (Ex: self-reflection, African vs African American, whiteness vs European).
• Exploring language and terms when discussing racism in the classroom with students.
• Determining when to address race in the classroom (i.e. at the beginning of the school year vs curriculum driven assignment vs situational).