Is Bias a real thing or do people just like to throw around terms like White fragility and racist? The isms and the phobes are inflammatory. Do you like to be called names? Most of us don’t. Still, does offense at one negate the other? Listen, learn and share. From the blogpost: What did the words you said or wrote do … Read More
Why Last Week Mattered (Hint, it’s Not the Inauguration)
Two little Black girls grew up in the 70s, a time when the Jim Crow south still cast a shadow over more of the country than we’d like to believe. Those two girls went on to stand on an international stage and I, another little 70’s Black girl watched in awe, knowing. The fact that there were THREE (!) Black … Read More
SmallBites E32: Belonging, Beliefs and Belittling (The Post Inaugural Edition)
In this episode, #SmallBites reminds educators that students cannot get the sense of belonging they need to be successful if we belittle them for their beliefs. Our feelings are not more important than their success. Links to this week’s strategies at Hedreich.com, Easier Said Than Done. MORE EPISODES
SmallBites Lagniappe: To Administrators and District Leaders on the Eve of the Inauguration
Many educators as well as campus leaders are fearful about discussions going off the rails or parental backlash if they watch tomorrow’s inauguration. There is no need for either. If we say the pledge in our buildings, “One Nation, under God Indivisible…”, then we can find a way to watch history in unity. Listen to the end for a simple … Read More
SmallBites Lagniappe: In Good and Bad Times, We Rise
Not sure what to tell the students? Play them “This Is Me” from The Greatest Showman: I am not a stranger to the dark Hide away, they say ‘Cause we don’t want your broken parts I’ve learned to be ashamed of all my scars Run away, they say No one’ll love you as you are If America were to sing … Read More
