Critical practices for anti-bias education

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As more and more emphasis is placed on improving, academic outcomes, it can begin to feel as if there just isn’t enough time for relationship building and social-emotional learning. But that doesn’t have to be the case.This critical practices guide offers practical strategies for creating a space where academic and social-emotional goals are accomplished side by side. It also provides valuable advice for implementing culturally responsive pedagogy and describes how teachers can bring anti-bias values to life by building and drawing on intergroup awareness, understanding and skills; creating classroom environments that reflect diversity, equity and justice; engaging families and communities in ways that are meaningful and culturally competent; encouraging students to speak out against bias and injustice; including anti-bias curricula as part of larger individual, school and community action; supporting students’ identities and making it safe for them to fully be themselves; and using instructional strategies that support diverse learning styles and allow for deep exploration of anti-bias themes.

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As more and more emphasis is placed on improving, academic outcomes, it can begin to feel as if there just isn’t enough time for relationship building and social-emotional learning. But that doesn’t have to be the case.This critical practices guide offers practical strategies for creating a space where academic and social-emotional goals are accomplished side by side. It also provides valuable advice for implementing culturally responsive pedagogy and describes how teachers can bring anti-bias values to life by building and drawing on intergroup awareness, understanding and skills; creating classroom environments that reflect diversity, equity and justice; engaging families and communities in ways that are meaningful and culturally competent;  encouraging students to speak out against bias and injustice; including anti-bias curricula as part of larger individual, school and community action; supporting students’ identities and making it safe for them to fully be themselves; and  using instructional strategies that support diverse learning styles and allow for deep exploration of anti-bias themes.

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Introduction-- Instruction -- 1. Critical Engagement with Material -- 2. Differentiated Instruction -- 3. Cooperative and Collaborative Learning -- 4. Real-World Connections -- 5. Values-Based Assessment, Evaluation and Grading -- Classroom culture: 6. Honoring Student Experience -- 7. Thoughtful Classroom Setup and Structure -- 8. Shared Inquiry and Dialogue -- 9. Social and Emotional Safety -- 10. Values-Based Behavior Management -- Family and community engagement: 11. Culturally Sensitive Communication -- 12. Inclusion of Family and Community Wisdom -- 13. Increased Connections Among Families -- 14. Use of Local Resources -- 15. Engagement with Community Issues and Problems -- Teacher leadership: 16. Self-Awareness and Cultural Competency -- 17. Speaking Up and Responding to Prejudice, Bias and Stereotypes -- 18. Building Alliances -- 19. Leading Beyond the Classroom -- 20. Ongoing Reflection and Learning -- Social justice standards: the Teaching Tolerance anti-bias framework -- K-12 Anchor Standards and Domains -- K-2 Grade Level Outcomes and Scenarios -- 3-5 Grade Level Outcomes and Scenarios -- 6-8 Grade Level Outcomes and Scenarios  -- 9-12 Grade Level Outcomes and Scenarios -- Acknowledgements.