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How Effective is Traditional Professional Development?
There is a strong disconnect between the professional development services provided through outside providers and the implementation, which takes place within the classroom.
Diversity Talks Featured on Edsurge.com
On September 11, 2017, Edsurge published an article about the work that Diversity Talks has been doing since inception called "Not Comfortable Talking About Race in the Classroom? Let Your Students Lead the Conversation."
Diversity Talks Addresses Suspensions, Chronic Absenteeism, & Teacher Turnover
The teaching workforce in urban public education does not reflect a heterogeneous student population or include culturally relevant pedagogy, negatively impacting cultural consciousness and academic success for students of color.
Not Comfortable Talking About Race in the Classroom? Let Your Students Lead the Conversation
From Silicon Valley to Charlottesville, race and diversity have been at the forefront of nation-wide conversations. It’s something kids can’t ignore when they walk through school doors. But it can be an uncomfortable topic for teachers—let alone those who don’t share the same upbringing or background as their students.
What Happens When Students Lead Uncomfortable Conversations?
Diversity Talks received an opportunity to publish an article about their new social venture on Edsurge.com.