School Environments
School Conditions that Support Allyship
What can we do to come together and change school environments?
Courageous Conversations
In order to work together toward change, we must adopt norms that push against upholding dominant-culture identities and ideologies. As such, we suggest adopting group expectations that include something like the adoption of Singleton (2014)’s Courageous Conversations.
Stay engaged
Speak Your Truth
Acknowledge your privilege
Challenge yourself to use asset-based language when speaking about students
Experience Discomfort
Lean into discomfort!
Expect and Accept Non-Closure