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According to the article, what are the advantages for children who are white AND of color to have these conversations?

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Camilla Mutoni Griffiths, Nicky Sullivan

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In Schools, Honest Talk about Racism Can Reduce Discrimination

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New laws make it harder for teachers to discuss racism and inequality, but psychological evidence shows these conversations dispel causes of bias and distress

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1. What seems to be the basis for these laws?

2. What is the impact on educators and students because of these laws?

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What/How are educators and others doing to push back on the law?

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Florida educators and parents fight for race-related American history in schools | ABCNL

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What/How are educators and others doing to push back on the law?

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Anti-'Critical Race Theory' Laws Are Working

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One year after the peak of the backlash, teachers say there has been a chilling effect on teaching issues related to race and racism.

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Going off of our disscussion in last class, how do these laws uphold "the master's house"?

2. The impact of these laws on educators and students are immense. The students are unable to get a full picture of historical events that have shaped the society that they live in now. They aren't able to understand the why to things, and if they ask those questions they are unable to be answered. These laws impact teachers because they are/could be fearful for what they say in the classroom, which would lead to more surface level topics and a feeling of uneasiness that can translate to the students.

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According to the article, there are many advantages for children who are white AND of color to have conversations. Studies show that white children who are educated on black history have more positive views on black people. Additionally, they were less likely to hold stereotypes. Lastly, another advantage the article talked about was stating that these conversations decrease kid's racial biases.

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Many teachers have decided that they aren't going to strictly follow the guidelines that the laws provide, but they face the risk of getting fired. Some teachers have even been scrutinized for displaying posters that students made for Black History Month that displayed gay people of color, because they were "too political". Teachers and community members have also fought back by going to board and government meetings in order to get their opinions heard. Government officials have even told teachers to "be impartial" and teachers have argued that its impossible to be impartial when the government wants there to "teach Nazism". Towards the end of the article the authors quotes a teacher who used the law to talk about crimes against other "white" countries to thread with the law by saying, "“definitely flipping the purpose of the law. But they didn’t say you couldn’t teach the law.”".

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1) Right in the beginning of the article they say that the laws are being passed because an "individual is consciously or unconsciously racist or sexist because of their race or sex, and that anyone should feel discomfort or guilt because of their race or sex". The basis of these laws is that straight, white, male, officials in office feel that they are being told that they are racists just because they are those titles. They feel they are being attacked because teachers taught the true history of America. They feel that teachers should not teach about slavery and civil rights movements because it "indoctrinates" young white students that they are the reason why people of color are oppressed, or that teachers are telling students to be guilty for what happened in the past.

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It is advantageous for white students and students of color to have these conversations because children are naturally inquisitive and benefit greatly from external explanations for things. It's helpful for students to learn from each other's personal experiences as well as to acquire background knowledge on topics such as racism and discrimination in order to be better educated on such topics in general and reduce the risk of potential biases forming in the future.

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The video says that people are fighting back in order to not get their own personal histories erased from history. Learning and teaching history helps us to realize how our society works the way it does, and how we got to where we are today. Changing the facts, or not teaching them fully does a disservice to all future generations, and can lead to history repeating itself. As hard as a truth it can be to reckon with, slavery is a part of our history and made our country into what it is today. Brushing over this leaves questions unanswered and allows students to not learn about the terrible aspects of our history and creates less compassion and understanding.

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This video talks about how educators are standing up against the law and making sure that their racial histories are not being forgotten or erased from the curriculum. Educators are taking students on field trips and letting them experience firsthand the history of what happened in different states and areas in order to make sure students can still feel connected to what has happened and to make sure that students who don't have personal experiences with things that are being taught can relate in some way or another.

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Having students in general making these conversations benefits everyone as it educates and introduces different perspectives of every student to each other, hopefully creating a safe environment and letting students be educated or open to ideas they may not fully understand from text or material alone. This environment, when mediated/created safely, can only benefit the students/children.

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"The war on wokeness" is something I have never heard about previously, but it makes me very happy to hear about it. History is one of the most important topics covered in schools, as it allows people to learn from the experiences of others, rather than going through the experience themselves. It saves so much time and pain. The fact that many people agree and want it to stay the same makes me happy to hear.

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According to the article the advantages for children who are white and of color to have those conversation lead to more positive views of each other. Also less likely to hold stereotypes.

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1.) The basis for these laws is to limit how teachers can discuss racism, sexism, and other issues.

2.) The impact on students may be feeling uncomfortable. They may think that they are being left out because they aren't talking about a part of them. For teachers they may be confused and feel guilty if they share something that falls into the law.

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The article talks about many advantages of children who are white and of color to have these conversations. From an early age kids begin to notice disparities. The article talks about a study done in an elementary school. The study was a white elementary school students who received history lessons about racial discrimination faced by Black people had more positive views of Black people and were less likely to hold stereotypes than students who didn't receive history lessons. The article also says that the biggest danger is not teaching or talking about these topics. Being educated on these topics are super important for children that are developing.

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According to the article, having discussions about racism at an early age has a significant psychological impact. Children who don't have these conversations understand that there is a pattern and create connections, but if they are not taught why, their understanding is that there is a biological difference that causes the pattern. Children who grow up having the conversations learn that there are other factors and misconceptions that lead to overall disrespect that is harmful to many people within society who are not biologically different. By understanding the bigger picture better, these children tend to either view other races in a more positive, open-minded light, or they are less likely to face psychological stress around their race due to the greater understanding of the community as a whole.

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I think the idea that kids are able to absorb the idea of discrimination at an early age is amazing. If this is something kids are capable of learning, I think it should be taught as early as possible. Especially considering that learning about these trends makes kids less partial towards discrimination when they are older.

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Educators and others are going to the school board and government meetings to get their voices to be heard. They never listened. Many teachers were scared to lose their jobs if they fought against this law. At the end of the article, it says that a teacher used Tennessee’s anti-CRT law to teach his students about the limits of freedom of expression during the Red Scare. He pointed out that a line prohibiting teachers from promoting the violent overthrow of the U.S. government is also in the Smith Act of 1940. In teaching this he flipped the purpose of this law. He used this to teach how the law is not something positive.

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According to the article, these laws are passed to change the approach to subjects that are "divisive and inappropriate" within education. Lawmakers don't want teachers to introduce ideas, such as "that one race or sex is inherently superior, that any individual is consciously or unconsciously racist or sexist because of their race or sex, and that anyone should feel discomfort or guilt because of their race or sex."

The phrasing of the legislation leaves a lot to interpretation, putting educators in danger for discussing anything related to racism, as it could be argued in a court of law to ban any discussion, or specifically what someone else decides is harmful. By teachers not really being able to discuss racism or discrimination as a whole, students are more likely to draw their own conclusions (relating to the honest talk article), and are more likely to build on their prejudices, further causing psychological stress on minorities. The article also mentions that in a way this is discouraging learning in an environment that should feel like a safe space to learn new information and to be curious. Lastly, the article also mentions how this is like taking a significant piece of history out of a history book. Without the whole story, it is extremely difficult for the students to understand the connections. Even though the legislation seemingly is taking away a few topics, these are all interrelated to very important history topics, and students will be left wondering why, not able to get the answer, creating an environment of more confusion within the classrooms.

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1) The basis of these laws I believe is to try to leave racism in the past, and forget about it so kids now don't foster any guilt. Learning Critical race theory and how it shaped the U.S legal system is an important concept which kids need to learn in order to help prevent things like this in the future. Even if it challenges kids to learn about the past, it's important they understand it.

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Educators and others are pushing back by having protests explaining how important their past is. "we stand up", one of the protestors proclaims. Making the public aware in the most peaceful way possible.

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The communities are pushing back by electing better school board officials, and protesting anti-critical race theory bills.

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Teachers, parents, and students are fighting the law by peacfully protesting on the streets. This is to let the public know that doing this is not right. Interviews say that they believe this is like being stuck in the 1960's. They hope that this protest will allow educators to continue teaching African-American history

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I think that when reading this article, in order to promote children to have these conversations, kids should have the right to learn about racial and ethnic disparities at an appropriate age where they can understand. Talking to kids about racism can foster empathy by getting them to think about the viewpoints and experiences of people from various racial origins. This may result in a more understanding and caring outlook on other people, and it would help children grow up with a very different mindset.

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1) What seems to be the basis of these laws is that the concepts that have to do with race theory, should not be discussed in classrooms.

2) As for the impact, it affects children more than it affects educators. There are worries that students of color may be disproportionately impacted by these regulations, which would restrict conversations about the past and present effects of racism and make it more difficult for them to comprehend their own history in depth.

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The article show us that there are many advantages who are White and Black have these conversation. White kids and Black kids are taught more about black history to know more about them and how changed. It gives them a positive view and not a negative view. another advantage the article mention was when having these conversations with the kids it decreases their racial biases.

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This video is talking about the importance of history and why it needs to be kept alive. I personally believe that people, especially children have the right to know the truth and until the truth comes out as mentioned in the video, nothing will be fixed. I respect those who keep history alive and commemorate those who can no longer speak for themselves, because without them, maybe there would be no history to teach.

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Educators are pushing back by protesting around there city/country to make sure their voices/thoughts are heard, making sure that this is not right, that hopefully they start teaching history with the right information and most importantly the truth

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A lot of the laws that are king stated lately that do not allow teachers talking about race and the concept of racism but it is actually hurting kids more than helping. There are so many discussions that need to be had with children before the societal stereotypes and even have a sense of superiority over others. It is beneficial for children to talk about this so that they can recognize that people are different races are not a different type of human or anything like that but recognize why some races live in less equitable places or have less desirable jobs. It is important to talk about the systemic problems leading up to how everything is run so we can escape these biases that children will have.

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Florida educators are having a hard debacle at the moment of what they are allowed to teach their students and what they are not allowed to say. Ron Desantis is supporting the notion of teaching that slavery "had benefits" for those who were enslaved. In the video, they talked a lot about how the only way to not repeat history is to tell the truth of what really happened. Tons of Floridians are fighting against this new policy and are protesting about telling the truth of what happened in our nation's history. A man leads a tour of the important places in Florida that marks slavery and the heinous things that happen. By telling students that slavery had benefits you are downplaying slavery and what really happened. History is meant to be uncomfortable.

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Becca M- I found it interesting about how inherence bias comes into play with the concept of assuming something about someone just because of background "knowledge", which have a tendency to be misconceptions. Children learn this from their parents and other people around them because when they see something different that they don't like, they automatically assume a judgement toward this person.

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Becca M- I think it is completely inappropriate for there to be legislation on the ability to talk about race in schools. This is based off of superiority complex for white people and their need to have control in another way. This is going to have children growing up completely uneducated in many areas and it is going to hurt them in the future, and it isn't even their fault.

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Becca M- They are pushing back by trying to stand up against the new legislation and show that it is wrong to change history and try to delete it. They are protesting as well as trying to speak out directly against legislators.

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There are a lot of advantages that children who are white and of color can obtain from these conversations. Children are naturally curious and want to understand how things work from a young age. If they were to receive the education about racism and biases from a young age it would be less likely for them to act a certain way towards a different race than their own. This way students won't create their own biases on their own. As well when everyone is receiving this same lesson, kids with different backgrounds can come closer together and share the differences and similarities between them.

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Keeping the whole truth of our history alive is extremely important. Depriving one, especially those who are closely related to the historical events containing their race, is manipulating the fact that it never happened. I think it's great that Floridians and educators are fighting for the chance to keep history alive every viable way they can even if it is through something like field trips. Trying to erase history will only allow for history to be repeat its self.

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Becca M- There is push back from teachers who are coming to people asking why it should be a crime to teach about history of people that matter a lot to way our country has ended up being laid out. One said "Will I lose my job if I try to teach some of the basics of American history?" The answer SHOULD be no because this is important history for everyone to learn.

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This article claims that having conversations with children of color and white benefits many students by allowing them to see the world from a variety of perspectives. It may have beneficial outcomes since they are developing solid relationships in the classroom and learning more about one another's backgrounds. Talking about racism and discrimination in the classroom helps children understand its deeper significance and makes them less likely to stereotype, bully, or discriminate against others. It also helps build safe environments in the classroom.

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According to the article it is important to have these conversations with young students that are white and of color because psychologically kids recognize the different economic statues and appearance of their peers. It is crucial to have these conversations so that students do not treat their peers less than or have people of color in a classroom setting face any form of discrimination. This form of conversation allows for deeper connections and relationships to form in a classroom setting not allowing race get in the way.

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This film discusses the value of history and the reasons it should be preserved. Everyone needs to be aware of their background and the extent of our society's development over time, in my opinion. We wouldn't be where we are now without the progress that we have made. Therefore, trying to cover up our past, erase it, and pretend that nothing went wrong in the past can result in repeating the same mistakes in the future. Therefore, learning and an understanding of our past can help us connect with one another, form bonds, and develop future answers to the issues that remain in the world today. Forgetting about our history is like forgetting about our ancestors and about our roots.

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Teachers who wish to educate their students the entirety of our history run the risk of losing their jobs. Teachers are taking action by protesting and attending government meetings to make their voices known, but the government simply ignores them. I find it disappointing and sad that the government is trying to cover up our past. It is not acceptable to hide history in an attempt to create the appearance that the past was "perfect."

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Educators, parents and others began protesting so that they would not stop teaching "raw" history. I say it like that because it is important to learn all the details especially the bad parts of it in order to learn what really happened. These people have also created a group that is called truth tours in order to continue teaching black history. They explain how we can't change the future if we won't acknowledge the past.

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From the article, there are several benefits mentioned for children of all races when schools have open conversations about race. Firstly, these discussions reduce racial biases, especially among white children. They gain a deeper understanding of racial issues, which prevents them from forming stereotypes. Secondly, for children of color, such conversations can decrease discrimination against them, they learn more about themselves and take pride on it. Their peers once educated about racism will more likely to be inclusive and understanding. Thirdly, these dialogues help all children better understand racial disparities in a broader context, challenging misinformation and stereotypes. Lastly, these conversations are good for the emotional and psychological health of all students. They promote empathy and inclusivity, leading to a more supportive school environment for everyone.

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The article says that children who are exposed to these conversations are more likely to be more open minded and open to people who are different than them. These conversations lessen racial bias through education students on people different than them.

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The fact that people must fight for their history to stay up is sad. The reason is that students learn and can experience certain parts of our history that have changed our society. People should not have to fight, and students should be allowed to see history as it is written. this means we don't know as humans when we might have to go back in history and connect the dots with what could be happening and know how we can fix it if history does repeat itself.

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The studies in this article show that the students who are more exposed to conversation such as this tend to be more open to learning more about it. They are open-minded. They are more open to those who are different

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There're some evidences that show that kids notice racial and ethnic disparities from an early age. When they notice differences, they usually look for an explanation. The advantage of having conversations between students of different ethnicities or races, and/or educators is that students have less inaccurate conclusions/assumptions about other races, and become less likely to develop racial biases. In addition, students of color become less likely to face discriminations by their peers.