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It is a very sensitive matter for others to be discussed, however, it is very important.  How are we going to change people's beliefs and behavior surrounding race and equity?

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My tension revolves around accepting uncritically conceptions such as race/ethnicity.  These conceptions themselves are highly debated throughout the world and we so often have a US-centric view combined with a very international population with many people that don't fit neatly into these categories.

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Not all the teachers are on the same page. A few see nothing wrong with the traditional way of addressing and relating to students. Teachers are also unaware of how they are addressing each other.

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Am I going to say something "wrong"?  Are we strong enough to be able to repair the harm when it comes?  Do people even understand the vantage points that I see? If not, how can I better share them?

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I suppose that one of my concerns is that people may not understand and appreciate that what I am sharing is my truth.... They may feel uncomfortable or attacked and disconnect altogether. Don't want to be labeled "the angry black woman".

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They don't think there are any issues to discuss and feel discussing it will harm children.

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Very sensitive subject people don't always know how to approach the subject.

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Very sensitive subject people don't always know how to approach the subject.

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That it would break the fragile trust that exists among the staff

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That it would break the fragile trust that exists among the staff

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I am very passionate about this issue. If I am not able to convey the  "WHY" effectively and get most staff to embrace the work, then I will feel it is a personal failure.

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I am very passionate about this issue. If I am not able to convey the  "WHY" effectively and get most staff to embrace the work, then I will feel it is a personal failure.

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some staff are unable to relate to to students and their backgrounds or the personal issues they may be having.

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There is always a tension here.  I think part of it is persevering and not letting it fall by the wayside as another failed DOE initiative.  It's up to us to own it, and keep moving it forward perpetually.

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Most believe that all is well but they are not prepared to have the difficult yet necessary conversations.

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Many teachers teach how they were taught-- which may work for some students, but not other. There is SO much learning that needs to happen to help get them to another place. Some still believe it's up to them to teach the child responsibility and accountability. . .

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It is a very sensitive subject and often times people can feel defensive. I don't want to push to hard.

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Our organization is already structured for inequity.  That goes with our systems, beliefs and behaviors.  Look at our specialized schools and how it is structured as an example.

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Many don't see a problem. Some who do are afraid to "ruffle feathers" or "rock the boat". Many have not taught at any other school so what they have experienced at the school is all that they know.

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Many believe that many students coming into high school are already too unprepared to have access to rigorous coursework

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Many believe that many students coming into high school are already too unprepared to have access to rigorous coursework

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How can we address inequity given our varying levels of understanding? How can we best equip ourselves to address these issues?