Interrupting bias and prejudice is vital to creating an equitable and inclusive school system. Centering identities, building a sense of belonging, amplifying marginalized voices, and employing inclusive practices are essential for ensuring every student, educator, and staff member can thrive as their full selves. In this dynamic and interactive workshop, participants will explore effective strategies used in an urban school district in New Hampshire as they recognize and interrupt bias and prejudice. With a focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB), this session will equip participants with an understanding of tools and strategies they can use to foster an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and promotes equity at all levels. This workshop is ideal for education and community leaders, HR professionals, administrators, and other staff interested in learning more about how to implement a system-level approach to fostering equity across an entire school district.
Participants will:
- Learn how a systems-thinking approach to eliminating inequities works in a large, urban school district.
- Explore promising practices for creating equitable processes to foster an inclusive learning and work environment.
- Gain an understanding of how strategies, frameworks, and data are used to implement equitable and inclusive systems changes on all levels.
- Understand how implicit bias and systemic prejudice exists in schools and affects decision making, classroom interactions, and student outcomes.
