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Good morning and Thank you for this amazing opportunity . To say that this experience has awaken many emotions that I wanted to believe were nestled and buried deeply inside is an understatement. Much of the research presented was new, welcomed and liberating -because -you know what you know/feel !Upon the first exposure to chapters 4,5,6 my initial reaction was sorrow, anger and then feeling numb. The references and imagery discussed is not new to me because I have been fortunate enough to have learned that I cannot allow others' biases or stereotypic thinking to define me. My message to students is the same because some of their life's experiences have been mine and I know that education is the passport to FREEDOM.  Having said that, I still believe that it is the moral and ethical responsibility of teachers and support staff to honor and value the students and staff with whom they have regular and meaningful contact by acknowledging the implicit bias in the curricula and socio-cultural messaging we share.

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Good morning and Thank you for this amazing opportunity . To say that this experience has awaken many emotions that I wanted to believe were nestled and buried deeply inside is an understatement. Much of the research presented was new, welcomed and liberating -because -you know what you know/feel !Upon the first exposure to chapters 4,5,6 my initial reaction was sorrow, anger and then feeling numb. The references and imagery discussed is not new to me because I have been fortunate enough to have learned that I cannot allow others' biases or stereotypic thinking to define me. My message to students is the same because some of their life's experiences have been mine and I know that education is the passport to FREEDOM.  Having said that, I still believe that it is the moral and ethical responsibility of teachers and support staff to honor and value the students and staff with whom they have regular and meaningful contact by acknowledging the implicit bias in the curricula and socio-cultural messaging we share.

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I find the overwhelming information in the book to be enlightening and it helps me to want to change how I teach, how I guide discussion in the classroom, when to reflect and where to go with truths that I have always suspected. The biased nature of privilege in our world is subtle, but the data in these chapters shows that conclusions that 'prejudice is a thing of the past' is not at all true. I found the author's experiences as a student, an educator, a collaborator, a teacher learning from her own students, and a parent to be so thought provoking and engaging! Thank you!

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I am learning that before I took the time to understand what being implicitly biased really was, I didn’t think that I could possibly hold these beliefs. I now understand that these unconscious imprints have impacted my interactions with others around me. I am committed to be more aware of this and look forward to the personal growth I know I am capable to making. It is staggering to learn about the scientific “discoveries” that influenced history and shaped people’s way of thinking and stereotyping of the human race and the impact that it has in our society.

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Cultural biases that are learned and pervasive & take generations to dismantle, so your either building or tearing down, or unaware.  When your willing to confront your own biases, you are courageous.  Model this with your students, talk about what we see on TV.  What are the results of unexamened biases Be aware how these attitudes create stereotypes and are destructive.  Come up with a plan/strategy to work on the ones that are deeply embedded.

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Cultural biases that are learned and pervasive & take generations to dismantle, so your either building or tearing down, or unaware.  When your willing to confront your own biases, you are courageous.  Model this with your students, talk about what we see on TV.  What are the results of unexamened biases Be aware how these attitudes create stereotypes and are destructive.  Come up with a plan/strategy to work on the ones that are deeply embedded.

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I love that she also addresses that she is still learning too. There are so many things that I felt I knew and realize that there are many more things that need to be taken into consideration. When she was in the store with her newborn and the little girl ran to her mom to tell her about the chocolate baby- she went to go share a laugh with the girl’s mother and the other woman ran off embarrassed.

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The thing that has stood out to me the most is the reminder that we are all subject to biases, regardless of our educational attainment and life experiences. It is important to constantly keep that in mind, and always be willing to adjust according to new information and experiences. It is important this as an educator, but also in al realms of life.

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As educators, we need to be aware of our biases and how these biases can impact our relationships with students and colleagues. When we know more, we must do better. Continuing to learn and confront our biases will improve the educational opportunities for all students.

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It's important to acknowledge what bias we have and to be mindful of them as we teach and interact in the world. As we develop and change our views, we become better role models for our students, building trust and relationships across cultural lines, and breaking down preconceived notions based on arbitrary features people cannot control - race, age, religion, ect.

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Everyone has biases. Our job is to determine where our biases are and learn how our biases impact our decisions dealing with others.

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This book has been very interesting so far. In the first few chapters it was more about how our Bias influences our lives. How we look at different things and situations through a distorted lens. Also, that bias is not just about race it is so much more. It is how we think and feel about others based on skin color, age, weight, ethnic group, and even disability. It was interesting how we become so desensitized by what we are used  to and not see how things are changing, even just around us. In today's readings and discussions we were more into how others feel about what we say and how we treat them more than the content that is covered. I love the book so much so far.

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This book has been very interesting so far. In the first few chapters it was more about how our Bias influences our lives. How we look at different things and situations through a distorted lens. Also, that bias is not just about race it is so much more. It is how we think and feel about others based on skin color, age, weight, ethnic group, and even disability. It was interesting how we become so desensitized by what we are used  to and not see how things are changing, even just around us. In today's readings and discussions we were more into how others feel about what we say and how we treat them more than the content that is covered. I love the book so much so far.

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The brain works on so many different levels to. Implicit bias is one of it's natural filters to focus on what is in front of us more often. The faces and cultures that we see every day. Unfortunately it can cause us to miss so much beauty and variety if we don't slow down and make a conscious effort to take it all in.

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After reading the first six chapters this has made me think about my own bias that I have but also some of the steps I can take to recognize my own bias. It also makes me think about how one interaction with the police can lead to have positive thoughts about the police or negative thoughts about the police. I feel that this also can apply to educators and administrators in the school system. One negative interaction with a teacher can make a student see their education in the negative but if they have a teacher who listens to them and works with them and makes them feel apart of the classroom can completely change the way they think about school.

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I've learned that implicit bias is a lens through which we view the world. Part of it is due to out upbringing and experiences. The other part is due to how our brain works. We all have implicit biases that shape how we view people and situations. Even Dr. Eberhardt, the expert, experienced some biased thinking when working with incarcerated students. These biases do not dictate our lives. Being open and aware is a step forward in overcoming our biases. We also need to be aware of any biases we may unintentionally impart on our students.

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I have learned that everyone has hidden bias even if they are unaware of the bias that they may have. So many things in your life can affect how you feel about other people. This book has been a real eye opener to me. I think I will be better able to analyze and learn from my own bias now (even the ones I am unaware of).

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I have biases and I need to monitor how they impact what I do and that the feedback that I get from others in valuable and helps me to improve and to help others to improve. We all need to and deserve to be valued and seen and supported.

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Some people believe human traits are fixed and other are malleable. I have learned that some biases are fixed and others are malleable. We need to try and learn about ourselves and others in an attempt to make the world a better place. Ultimately, we are responsible for what we put into the world and how we view others.

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Implicit bias is wired into our brains and is re-enforced through society. Even if we think we are not racist, there are many subconscious levels of differentiation, judgement, fear, and that our brains make decisions on every day. As teachers, it is our job to become aware of these biases and to always practice with a blank slate, keeping in mind that trusting, safe relationships are the founding corner of any valuable education experience.