1. Foster Self-Reflection
for Empowerment

Self-reflection on personal biases empowers educators to cultivate inclusive and equitable learning environments, enhancing student success.

Mandate ongoing antiracist professional development for staff to promote continuous self- reflection and personal growth.

Empowered educators drive transformative changes, improving student outcomes and a more equitable classroom experience.

2. Cultivate Brave
Conversations for
Equity

Open discussions about race and equity are essential for fostering a proactive and responsive learning community.

Establish brave and accountable spaces for dialogue consistently, where all voices are heard and valued, and transformative action follows.

Courageous conversations deepen understanding and accountability, driving transformative changes within educational settings.

3. Build Inclusive
Relationships for
Student Success

Strengthening connections between schools, families, and communities fosters a holistic understanding of each student, enhancing their educational experience.

Proactively establish meaningful partnerships with families and community members to support student learning and success.

Understanding each student is essential for effective instruction and fostering academic growth.

4. Affirm Diverse Racial
and Social Identities

Centering diverse identities, particularly those of Black students, affirms backgrounds and enriches the learning experience.

Activate students’ cultural knowledge to enhance classroom learning for all.

Valuing diverse identities fosters a more inclusive community and deepens educational engagement for every student.

5. Foster a Culture of
Inclusivity and
Belonging

Creating an inclusive environment ensures every student feels valued and connected within the classroom community.

Employ diverse strategies to promote inclusivity, including differentiated instruction and culturally relevant teaching methods.

Fostering inclusivity and belonging maximizes student engagement and supports academic success for all.

6. Combat Anti-Black
Racism through
Equitable Design

Combat anti-Black racism by designing curricula and school policies that disrupt systemic inequities and center historically marginalized voices.

Develop and implement curricula and schoolwide policies that challenge systemic inequities while reflecting diverse perspectives and experiences.

Equitable design enhances school culture and fosters an environment of inclusion and respect for all students.

7. Transform Mindsets

Shifting mindsets around teaching and learning creates a more responsive and equitable educational environment that embraces change and growth.

Promote a growth mindset among educators and students to foster resilience, adaptability, and a commitment to lifelong

Transforming mindsets cultivates a continuous learning and equity culture, preparing all school community members for academic and personal growth.

8. Implement
Restorative and
Racial Justice
Practices

Utilize restorative justice and racial equity practices in tandem to address harm, promote healing, and strengthen community bonds within classrooms and schools.

Establish schoolwide restorative circles and racial equity practices, focusing on accountability, dialogue, and community building. Address racial disparities in discipline and promote equitable problem-solving.

Restorative justice and racial equity practices cultivate an inclusive and liberating environment that empowers students to reflect on their actions, fostering a robust culture of respect, inclusion, and racial justice.