Open Windows, Open Minds: Developing Antiracist, Pro-Human Students
(By Afrika Afeni Mills)
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As antiracist educators, we strive to create learning environments where White-identifying students learn to shift from centering their own racial identity to recognizing the histories, perspectives, and experiences of others. How do we make that vision a reality?
In Open Windows, Open Minds, transformational educator Afrika Afeni Mills explores why racial identity work is crucial for White-identifying students—but first, for their teachers—and shows educators how to use literacy instruction to provide more windows to racial awareness, antiracist thinking, and pro-human action in the classroom. This roadmap for moving from intention to action includes:
Exercises that push educators to examine their own racial identity before facilitating antiracism work with students
Prompts that lead educators from deep thinking to instructional planning and implementation
Developmentally appropriate teaching strategies for guiding students toward understanding racial identity and engaging in action-oriented learning
Tools and resources for navigating challenges, finding allies, and creating partnerships
Engaging in anti-bias, antiracist work requires actively thinking, doing, and evolving. Open windows to racial identity and awareness in your students and help create a more inclusive and equitable society.”
