I think this work needs to be intentional well-thought out and continual. I think this work can begin even before the first day of school! Getting to know students, their families and even the surrounding community is understanding where the student comes from and learning about their support system. I like to go on home visits and learn about the family and their history and this helps me understand the student a little more. I live very close to the school, so fortunately we share a neighborhood community and I often find that helps when talking about identity and community injustices. Next year I would like to use the journal: This Journal is Anti-Racist by Tiffany Jewell to create a classroom community that analyzes, evaluates and speaks out against racial injustices.
