“The Conversation”: Talking to Children and Teens About Race and Racism
Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at 1:30 PM–2:30 PM EDT
Parthenon 1
Target Audience
Elementary
Middle
Secondary
Counselor Educator/Supervisor
School Administrator
Middle
Secondary
Counselor Educator/Supervisor
School Administrator
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
Abstract
The conversation of systemic racism can be an unnerving one, especially with children and teens. It is critical to first examine one’s own racial identity development, and the historical context of race and racism before engaging in “The Conversation”. This session will provide the historical underpinning of institutional race and racism, strategies for examining racial identity development, and practical strategies you can use to broach “The Conversation” with children and teens in our schools.