Confronting racial bias within special education

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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