Some teachers, despite their best efforts, bring their own biases into the classroom. And their beliefs impact how they interact with students and their families in a major way.  

Racial bias in education is a common experience — and it shouldn’t be. In this episode, we address a pressing issue with guest Afrika Afeni Mills, MEd. Listen as Afrika explains:

• How racial bias can influence relationships between parents and the school
• The importance of teachers and schools promoting equity in education
• Steps students and parents can take to address racial bias effectively

Visit the episode page for a transcript and links to helpful resources.  

We’d love to hear from you. Write to us at opportunitygap@understood.org.  

Related resources

• Afrika’s TED-Ed Talk: 4 ways to have healthy conversations about race
• Understood’s article: How to make sure families of color are heard by the school
• Afrika’s book: Open Windows, Open Minds: Developing Antiracist, Pro-Human Students

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