Guiding Questions for Educators I

Can you recall times or events in which your identity (race/ethnicity, social class status or gender) were made obvious or important to you?

In what ways does your identity inform who you are as an educator?

What are the relevant similarities and differences in your lived experiences and those of your students? What are the historical, contextual and personal factors that help explain this?

Are you doing everything you can to move your students closer to opportunity?

To what degree should students have input on what and how they learn?

How do you make sure that students help/support each other to grow and learn in positive ways?

Do you make every effort to get to know your students and their community?

Do you invite students to get to know you?

How do you ensure that you create an inclusive, safe learning environment for all of your students?

What does it mean to provide a great education for underserved students?