Show Notes
What does it mean to talk about bias in early education? How do biases affect children, teachers, and leaders, and what do you do when you see individual or systemic bias in action?
In today’s episode, you’ll hear Marnetta Larrimer speaking to Alexa Broderick, founder of The Equity Paradigm, at the InterAct NOW: CLASS Summit. Listen to the episode to learn how to contend with internalized biases, take actionable steps when you notice biases playing out, and why it’s important for children to see and participate in diverse experiences.
Topics Discussed in This Episode
- [00:00:26] Introducing Alexa Broderick at the InterAct NOW: CLASS Summit
- [00:01:06] Alexa’s work at The Equity Paradigm
- [00:03:53] What is meant by “bias”
- [00:05:47] The impact of bias on everyone in the education system
- [00:11:45] Combating biases at home
- [00:14:04] Making a difference against internalized biases
- [00:19:23] Recommendations for books, TV shows, and apps that do a good job of showing different perspectives
- [00:21:30] Mirroring diverse experiences with your behavior
- [00:24:45] Starting conversations with other types of people
- [00:27:12] What to do when you notice biases playing out
- [00:32:05] Giving power back to yourself
- [00:36:01] Actionable steps to take when you notice someone being biased
- [00:39:37] Advocating for yourself without being penalized
- [00:42:21] How parents can take personal responsibility
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