Creating Welcoming Classrooms: How Understanding the Concept of Implicit Bias Can Strengthen Your Teaching

Some researchers contend that in order to create safe and welcoming classrooms, we must dive into what they call implicit bias. But what is implicit bias, and what lessons can we learn from this concept? To answer these questions, we look to presenters Stacy Davison, formerly with the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), and social worker Alaisa Grudzinski, who explain why they believe this is such an important concept in school environments. This handy PDF provides an introduction to the concept, strategies for combatting implicit bias in the classroom, and links to videos and resources for learning more.

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