How can we talk to our students about race and religion in 2019?
In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we speak with authors Matthew R Kay and Shawna Coppola about race relations in today's classrooms and how school districts, teachers, and students can sit down and have positive and constructive conversations on the topic.
In this episode, we discuss:
* How to recognize the difference between meaningful and inconsequential race conversations.
* \xa0How to build conversational \u201csafe spaces,\u201d not merely declare them.
* \xa0How to infuse race conversations with urgency and purpose.
* \xa0How to thrive in the face of unexpected challenges.
* \xa0How administrators might equip teachers to thoughtfully engage in these conversations.
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About our Guest
Shawna Coppola
has taught in public schools for over sixteen years. She currently works as a K-6 literacy specialist in Rollinsford, New Hampshire, and teaches courses and seminars through the New Hampshire Literacy Institutes as well as the University of New Hampshire\u2019s Professional Development & Training program. She is a firm believer in the power and wisdom of children of all ages and is grateful for the lessons they teach her on a daily basis.
Twitter: @ShawnaCoppola
Matthew R. Kay
Matthew R. Kay is a proud product of Philadelphia\u2019s public schools and a founding teacher at Science Leadership Academy (SLA). He is a graduate of West Chester University and holds a Masters in Educational Leadership with a Principals\u2019 Certificate from California University of Pennsylvania. He deeply believes in the importance of earnest and mindful classroom conversations about race. Furthermore, he believes that any teacher who is willing to put in the hard work of reflection can, through the practice of discrete skills, become a better discussion leader. Driven by these convictions, he is passionate about designing professional development that teachers find valuable.
Twitter: @MattRKay
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