- DECC Stack

• Understand why we have bias.
• Recognize how explicit and implicit biases impact student learning and educational structures,=.
• Identify how to address your own explicit and implicit biases. 
• Utilize the NEA Racial Justice in Education Framework to address bias and promote racial justice in classrooms, schools, and districts. 

• Describe historical and current inequities.

• Identify how historical inequities have impacted the institution of public education.

• Identify how historical inequities have affected students and families.

• Identify specific actions you can take to disrupt white supremacy culture in public education.

In Module 3, you will also develop an awareness of institutional inequities by reviewing:

• Instructional resources

• Discipline policies

• Accessibility to rigorous programs

• Educational opportunities, and more

In Module 4, you will...

• Define diversity, equity and cultural competence and their critical importance and use in educational settings.

• Reflect on teaching methods and learning environment.

• Develop and implement strategies to create a more inclusive and equitable learning community that values the cultural experiences of all students.

In Module 5, you will...

• Discuss issues of safety and justice in our schools, including the impact they have on student learning.
• Review case studies.
• Identify actions educators can take to advocate for safe and just schools for all students.

• Implement learning environments that value students assets (the lived experiences, perspectives, cultural, and community knowledge) that all students bring to school

• Identify and incorporate student assets to create more equitable, student-centered, and rigorous learning environments for all children

• Reflect on diversity, equity, and cultural competence and how they use this knowledge in their professional practice