Courageous Conversations About Race: A Field Guide for Achieving Equity in Schools and Beyond

I enjoyed the book and found it largely helpful in gaining perspective.However, my district is taking the concept of “isolating race” to not considering the intersection of marginalized groups; overall missing the point of the book.As a white, queer woman with a disability I used to avoid bringing up this flaw, because the topic isn’t about me and frankly it’s not my time to talk.However, I have realized that we are we are not able to truly address racial inequality without this consideration. I see this in my work with Black students with disabilities. Many districts are disproportionately identifying different racial groups under specific categories in special education. Comprehensive Coordinated Early Intervening Services is mandated when this happens and plans with measurable outcomes need to be approved by the state. These plans tend to only focus on racial inequalities and important conversations about race and disabilities are not happening.My previous district’s plan for 23/24 was built around Courageous Conversations with very specific regulations around isolating race their work. How can this be addressed? Do you feel that this book considers intersection or that isolating race is predominate?

Glen Singleton has been working on the goal of creating educational equity for more than 30 years. The fact that the goal has not yet been met should motivate all of you to buy this book! Let's get to it!