Kickboard Blog

Racism is a learned behavior where we are socialized to see difference and act upon it. Racism is so prevalent that it causes challenges for learning and with school experiences.

Teaching diversity is important even though many schools throughout the country remain racially and socioeconomically segregated.

America is becoming increasingly more diverse. According to the Census Bureau, by the year 2100, the U.S. minority population will become the majority, with non-Hispanic whites making up about 40% of the U.S. population.

Racism is a pervasive issue in the United States and it affects schools throughout the country. Racism in schools can be found in ways teachers interact with students; in the ways students interact with each other; in educational access and funding; teacher preparedness; and school discipline.

Is your school having a hard time recruiting and retaining staff of color? If the majority of your team is white, it is time for you to reevaluate your hiring practices. This is especially essential if you work with predominantly students of color.

Sometimes words that are meant to empower students are built upon assumptions that actually disempower them. Read more to learn about how statements intended to affirm students can actually resemble racial microaggressions.