As we talk about how to make a welcoming learning environment for all students, there is a perception that not everyone has a place in the conversation.
Within the realm of DEIB, people who identify in certain ways feel that they may not have a voice in DEIB work. There is a perception that only people who identify as underrepresented or marginalized have a voice in the equity conversation. But when we unpack the idea of voice to include a broad perspective of our background, lived experiences, talents, and personal interests, we find that everyone has something meaningful to contribute. We're better able to speak our authentic voice instead of simply being an echo chamber for the larger messages floating around our communities.
Join us for a warm-hearted, inclusive exploration of these important ideas. Through becoming more aware of and confident in our voice, we improve our ability to minimize concerns raised through groupthink and echo chambers, and increase our ability to lead these conversations in ways that benefit our students, families, staff, and larger community.
As we talk about how to make a welcoming learning environment for all students, there is a perception that not everyone has a place in the conversation.
Within the realm of DEIB, people who identify in certain ways feel that they may not have a voice in DEIB work. There is a perception that only people who identify as underrepresented or marginalized have a voice in the equity conversation. But when we unpack the idea of voice to include a broad perspective of our background, lived experiences, talents, and personal interests, we find that everyone has something meaningful to contribute. We're better able to speak our authentic voice instead of simply being an echo chamber for the larger messages floating around our communities.
Join us for a warm-hearted, inclusive exploration of these important ideas. Through becoming more aware of and confident in our voice, we improve our ability to minimize concerns raised through groupthink and echo chambers, and increase our ability to lead these conversations in ways that benefit our students, families, staff, and larger community.
Topics we’ll cover include:
Personal reflection and dialogue
Identities: what they are and how they overlap
Welcoming the full breadth of your community
Navigating conflict with dignity, civility, and respect
