I wholeheartedly recommend The Raceless Antiracist and will continue to recommend and incorporate it into my work as I move forward from the pages with new ideas and directions. Read on to find out why...
In this rich and joyful conversation and the finale to the first season of DEIJ Hot Takes, Kwame Sarfo-Mensah demystifies decentering and unlearning as a critical part of DEIJ work. Focusing on the practicalities of what we do and linking it to relatable examples and personal experiences, this less than 15-minute Hot Take will help international educators to take their next step.
Watch the full episode to learn a key approach to DEIJ work that can support your DEIJ journey.
In this quickfire 10-minute episode, Rachel Cannon looks at the lived reality of successful DEIJ work – the day-to-day micro interactions. Presenting a clear image of what it looks like to move within your community inclusively, the practical actions discussed are perfect for immediate action.
Watch the full episode to learn a key approach to DEIJ work that can support your DEIJ journey.
Tiwana Merritt, in just 15 minutes shifts our attention inwards as educators to explore the role of planned and intentional self-care. Beyond yoga sessions and mindfulness practices, Tiwana provides practical examples to illustrate the significance of creating spaces for navigating isolation and traumatic experiences.
Watch the full episode to learn a key approach to DEIJ work that can support your DEIJ journey.
Nunana Nyomi navigates the tension in building an environment where everyone has a voice, but decisions are made with a view of the community as a whole. In a thought-provoking 15 minute episode we uncover the key considerations as we seek decisions which value all and lead to the greatest benefits with no one ’left behind or forgotten’.
Watch the full episode to learn a key approach to DEIJ work that can support your DEIJ journey.
I strongly recommend "The promises and perils of AI in education" for teachers who are beginning to scrutinise their engagement with AI in the classroom and beyond. Read on to find out why...
Got 15 minutes for an eye-opening DEIJ Hot Take?
In less than 15 minutes Cecê Ovelar clarifies why we need to move away from a reliance on one, typically US-centric approach to DEIJ work in international schools.
Watch the full episode to learn a key approach to DEIJ work that can support your DEIJ journey.
"To end racism, we must undo our belief in race."
Got 10 minutes for an eye-opening DEIJ Hot Take?
Have you ever wondered what race actually is or what we use it for? Dr. Sheena Mason’s DEIJ Hot Take will lead to growth for even those far along their DEIJ journey as we consider the use of race when envisioning an equitable future for everyone.
Watch the full episode to learn a key approach to DEIJ work that can support your DEIJ journey.
Taking on DEIJ work with a saviour complex—thinking you alone must tackle all the inequities—sets you up for failure. Not only can it lead to burnout, but it can also discourage others from getting involved.
Mary Rice-Boothe joins me this week in DEIJ Hot Takes and discusses why viewing DEIJ work as magical or superhuman prevents its success. We explore the dangers of individualistic, or silo’d engagements with DEIJ initiatives and what we can do to overcome them.
Watch the full episode to learn a key approach to DEIJ work that can support your DEIJ journey.