Race Resilience: Achieving Equity Through Self and Systems Transformation

Race Resilience provides guidance to educators on how to rethink, review, and redesign their support systems to foster staff resiliency and improve academic and behavioral outcomes.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 08 November 2021
Publisher: SAGE Publications Inc

As schools embark on courageous dialogues about the profound impact of racialization and racial positioning on thinking, behaviors, and expectations, many educators face a significant challenge: they lack the necessary resources to initiate this challenging and deeply personal transformative work. However, there is a solution: Race Resilience provides guidance to educators who are ready to reimagine, review, and redesign their support systems and cultivate the foundations of resilience for their staff.

In this comprehensive guide, readers will delve into various strategies and approaches to enhance their practice. They will learn how to model ethical, professional, and social-emotional sensitivity, develop a collective culture that values diversity and inclusivity, maintain a continuous evaluative process for self-and school wellness, engage meaningfully with students and their families, and ultimately improve academic and behavioral outcomes.

What sets Race Resilience apart is its focus on the growth of educators' awareness of how their racial identity shapes their practice. When educators feel cared for, have trusting relationships, and are granted autonomy, they are in a prime position to teach and model resilience to their students. By embracing this journey of self-reflection and continuous learning, educators can create a classroom environment that fosters empathy, understanding, and a sense of belonging for all students, regardless of their race or background.

In conclusion, Race Resilience is a valuable resource for educators who are committed to rethinking, reviewing, and redesigning their support systems to promote racial resilience and create a more equitable and inclusive learning environment. By embracing the principles outlined in this guide, educators can foster a culture of support, trust, and empowerment that benefits both themselves and their students.

Weight: 460g
Dimension: 178 x 253 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781071833063