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I Spent a Year Working at an International School with a Black Headteacher, and this is what I learned…

We speak heavily of representation in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). In my opinion, representation is frequently presented as a ‘cure’ for the challenges experienced by Black people in professional and educational settings. A large part of me wanted to test this. Read on to find out whether I found a black head teacher to be the cure.