How do I overcome my own biases?

As educators seek to build more equitable classrooms, an important first step is to acknowledge that even the most well-intentioned educators possess inherent biases.

These baked-in perceptions of the world are shaped by a variety of factors, and gone un-checked, they can have a negative impact on students.

With this in mind, the goal isn’t to hide or diminish the fact that unconscious biases exist. Instead, the focus should be on how to acknowledge and overcome these biases on behalf of students.

Duration: 2:27 | Grades K-12