Open Windows, Open Minds: Developing Antiracist, Pro-Human Students

Afrika Afeni Mills' book "Open Windows, Open Minds" is a roadmap for White educators to build their cultural competence and create welcoming environments where all feel a sense of belonging. It includes exercises, prompts, teaching strategies, and tools for navigating challenges and creating partnerships to engage in anti-bias, antiracist work.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 26 July 2022
Publisher: SAGE Publications Inc

Afrika Afeni Mills' book is a significant contribution to the field of diversity, equity, and inclusion, particularly in addressing the needs of children of color. While many books focus on the challenges faced by these students, Mills goes beyond that to shed light on why White students also need to develop their cultural competence. By doing so, she aims to create a society that is truly bias-free. This book is invaluable for White educators and parents who want to embrace change and create welcoming environments where all students feel a sense of belonging.

In Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain: Promoting Authentic Engagement and Rigor, Mills explores the importance of racial identity work for White-identifying students and teachers. She emphasizes the need to shift from centering one's own racial identity to recognizing the histories, perspectives, and experiences of others. This book provides educators with practical strategies and exercises to facilitate antiracism work in the classroom, including prompts that guide them from deep thinking to instructional planning and implementation.

Mills' approach is grounded in developmental appropriateness, ensuring that teaching strategies are tailored to the needs of students at different stages of their learning journey. By providing more windows to racial awareness, antiracist thinking, and pro-human action, educators can help students develop a deeper understanding of racial identity and engage in action-oriented learning.

This book is a valuable resource for educators who are committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in their classrooms. It offers a roadmap for moving from intention to action, providing practical tools and strategies that can help educators create a more inclusive and equitable learning environment for all students.

Weight: 540g
Dimension: 254 x 177 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781071852897