Facilitating Conversations about Race in the Classroom

Danielle A. Stewart, EdD, is the president of iChange Collaborative. She is an innovative leader, organizer, educator, facilitator, and curriculum design expert in transformative racial equity education. She also established The Community Empowerment Foundation and In School Spirit to ignite positive school academic outcomes for students of color and pursue continued research in improving their experiences in school. Martha Caldwell, MA, has 30 years of experience in education. She teaches, consults with schools, conducts seminars for teachers, and writes about education. Her interactive teaching method incorporates inquiry-based learning, social-emotional learning, identity formation (race, class, and gender) and ethics to achieve results that enhance empathy, stimulate critical thinking, and catalyze leadership development. She is a co-founder and director of iChange Collaborative. Dietra Hawkins, PsyD, is a licensed clinical psychologist. Since 2006, Dietra had worked internationally with K-12 schools, government organizations, and behavioral health agencies. She is an author and frequent speaker for workshops addressing appreciative approaches toward system change, recovery-oriented systems of care, asset-based community development and inclusion, and the healing of racism.

1. What You Need to Know to Get Started 2. Understanding Identity 3. Cultivating Language to Talk about Race 4. Learning from Students' Stories 5. Creating an Identity Safe and Brave Learning Community 6. Managing Emotional Processes 7. Setting the Stage for Transformation 8. Building Your Support Network 9. Preparing to Launch and Lead 10. Epilogue