MS067: Patiently Planting: Activating DEI Work in Communities With Opposing Ideologies

Wednesday, February 14, 2024
10:00 AM–11:50 AM CST

  • PMD: 8
  • Cost: Included in Registration
  • Skill Level: Introduction

Learner Objectives

This session will help participants…

  1. understand theoretical approaches to engage communities that are resistant or opposed to creating school environments that are associated with DEI.
  2. learn how to elicit DEI-related conversations within resistant communities.
  3. leave with a plan to begin DEI related work upon returning to their leadership roles and practice.

Description

Starting a conversation on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in resistant communities can be challenging. Learn how to effectively and intentionally begin this work to improve educational experiences for all students.

Presenter(s)

Monique E. Armendariz, University of Washington
Alexa Matlack, University of Washington

Contributor(s)

SeoYeon Kim, Lyvinna Lee, Rachel L. Savaglio

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