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40+ Books for AntiRacist Teachers – White Fragiles Beware! (2022 update)

November 26, 2022November 28, 2022 joetruss

You want to start a book club and talk about race. Don’t let white fragility stop you. I got 40 books for anti-racist educators!

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My Students (of Color) Aren’t Ready for PBL – 6 Examples of Implicit Bias

November 26, 2022November 28, 2022 joetruss project based learning

Can we bring Project-Based Learning to the Hood? Most people would say no, and these thoughts are heavily based on implicit bias and White Supremacy Culture. Culturally responsive leaders must be prepared to call it out and reframe the work of moving towards deeper learning.

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White Supremacy Culture is Poisoning your School

November 3, 2022November 28, 2022 joetruss bias, culturally responsive leadership, mindset, racial equity, white fragility, white supremacy culture

White Supremacy Culture is running rampant through your schools. What are you going to do about it?

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Deeper Learning Conference 2019 – Review

March 28, 2019March 31, 2019 joetruss

I just wrapped up 3 days of deep learning at the Deeper Learning 2019 Conference, in San Diego, put on by the High Tech High folks. Workshops, keynotes, good music, good food, and lots of learning. But should YOU go?

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How to Explore White Supremacy Culture with School Staff

February 9, 2019April 13, 2019 joetruss

We should address White Supremacy Culture in our schools, but where do we start? What conversations can you have with staff? See what I observed and learned from starting this work with my school.