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New Book on Culturally Sustaining and Antiracist Education
Using SEL competencies as both a framework and toolkit to interrogate beliefs and attitudes, and then to prepare for culturally sustaining and antiracist education.
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“In the 7 years I have been going to this conference, Dwayne’s presentation was the BEST I have ever attended. He is amazingly engaging with insightful, relevant and actionable information. I was blown away and can’t wait to apply what I have learned. In fact, I learned more about being culturally relevant in 3 short hours with Dwayne than I did in 3 very long years in a graduate program. Bravo, Mr. Williams! You have educated a pasty white Irishman (no small accomplishment).”
Begin With Their Culture Blog Posts
The Question Every Teacher Should Ask In MTSS Meetings
How would life be if you had no tools to use to act upon your environment and to interact with friends, loved ones, business partners, clients, and strangers? No tools—no phone, no computer, no spreadsheets, no vehicle, no language! Culturally responsive...
” . . . Because That Is The Way That We’ve Always Done it.”
There is a story about a man who needed a new pair of shoes. The man was cheap and rarely purchased new clothing. He had walked hundreds of miles throughout the city, and before he realized it, his miles and miles of walking had burned holes into the soles of his...
Culturally Responsive SEL Supports
Years ago I trained practitioners on the importance of creating culturally relevant social emotional learning (SEL) supports for culturally diverse learners. The training was a huge success. Here’s why— After the session, practitioners approached me and...
