Part+1-Contextualizing+Race

=**Session I**= =**Building an Understanding of Structural Racism**= =**and its impact on school culture**=

I. Session One Overview
The purpose of session one is to provide participants an overview of the key concepts and ideas related to race, ethnicity and culture. Participants will be introduced to facilitation techniques and activities that can be used for subsequent staff training in order to facilitate dialogue about the issues covered.

IV. Key discussion topics
• Challenges with talking about race • What is structural racism and how does it impact educational outcomes? • How schools contribute to racial inequality • Tracking - Denying students access to advanced courses (math and science) • Labeling and grouping in elementary school • Teacher assignment • Weaker students tend to get weaker teachers • We generally expect students to adapt to the instructional styles of their teachers • Remedial programs are often ineffective • Students who are behind must work harder, longer and more effectively • Define racial wellness and its impact on schools and communities

V. Key concepts
1. Structural Racism/Institutional Racism 2. Race 3. Ethnicity 4. Culture 5. Internalized Racism



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