Stories teach us about life, about ourselves and about others. We asked people in a very different roles — including parent advocates, researchers, school administrators, and community organizers — and from very different racial backgrounds to share their racial experiences in school.
The Time for Racial Justice in Schools is Now
"The Time for Racial Justice in Schools is Now" is a blog written by Asamia Diaby. Read about her lived experience in NYC public schools, the challenges she faced, and the support she received.
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Let’s Talk about Race
How do we address inequitable school racial climates? As a nation, issues of race and equity have come to the forefront, including topics related to what can or should be said in a classroom about race, the history of systemic racial inequity, and the role of privilege in everyday life. Read Ming-Te Wang and Christina Scanlon's blog titled, "Let's Talk about Race," to explore these critical questions.
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Living with and Learning about Racial Segregation
In her blog "Living with and Learning about Racial Segregation," Rebecca S. Bigler describes the process of "racial learning," the process by which children understand the race-related information they encounter.
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From Columbus to Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Curriculum
"From Columbus to Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Curriculum" is a blog post written by Megan Hester. Megan discusses the importance of culturally responsive-sustaining education in all aspects of education.
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White Supremacy in Unexpected [School] Spaces
In her blog, “White Supremacy in Unexpected [School] Spaces" Charity Brown Griffin, PhD reflects on the ways racism and white supremacy are replicated in schools. She suggests that uprooting racism and white supremacy in schools requires intentional action to foster equitable, just, affirming, and healing climates for Black kids.
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Waiting for the Other Shoe to Drop
“I knew it was bound to happen at some point. Black people are always waiting for the other shoe to drop.” "Waiting for the Other Shoe to Drop" is a blog post written by Eugenia Maluf.
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Subtle and Overt Racism in My Son's School
"Subtle and Overt Racism in My Son's School" is a blog post written by Melissa Kramer where she discusses experiences with subtle and overt racism in her son's school.
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A Deep Dive into Elements of School Racial Climate
Watch videos from researchers and educators to learn more about school racial climate!
School Racial Climate Resources
Learn more about other resources to build antiracist schools.