Beyond Implicit and Explicit Bias: Strategies for Healing the Root Causes of Inequity in Education

Gain practical strategies to help educators identify, manage and counteract biases in their schools. ClauDean ChiNaka Kizart delves into the tendencies that can restrict educators’ potential, such as resistance to the unknown and the inclination to favour information that confirms existing beliefs. By addressing these biases, educators can enhance their effectiveness, make more informed decisions and take meaningful steps toward healing inequities.

K–12 educators, administrators and instructional coaches can use this book to:

• Understand the biases most affecting educators and their impact on students.
• Reflect on personal biases with comprehensive checklists.
• Identify scenarios in which bias governs decisions in education.
• Manage and counteract biases in education with strategies, tools and tips.
• Explore how bias manifests in education with real-world applications.