Both equity and social, emotional, and academic development are currently receiving much-needed attention, but neither can fully succeed without recognizing strengths and addressing gaps in these complementary priorities.
Many educators recognize the significance of social-emotional learning and we, rightfully so, are always aiming to increase its presence in our schools. But did you know that social-emotional learning (SEL) and equity are two sides of the same coin?
Educators feel a sense of responsibility to bring these topics into their classrooms—because young people want to be part of the conversation and should be.
Research on white racial socialization is beginning to emerge within the field of racial socialization that makes it clear that many white people share my experience.
These are the observations of a white female participant in The Whiteness Project, Part I, an interactive web-based collection of voices and reflections of Americans from diverse walks of life who identify as white.