Broaching the Topic of Race in Our School Communities

Dr. Valaida Wise discusses her research and its implications for how to broach the topic of race in our school communities. Val identifies the four stages along the "broaching continuum" that communities must go through on their journey. She advocates that school leaders conduct an equity audit, set goals, make a plan, track progress, and hold themselves accountable. Val also talks about how we start these conversations with our students and their families. Val explains that we must acknowledge difference and learn culturally sustaining practices to support students' identity development.