Expanding Racial Consciousness

Scott Capron and Rob Nickerson “hit the mark” with this thought-provoking, challenging workshop! This interactive workshop addressed the dynamics of race and dominant culture related to the learning of all students. Participants explored strategies that support educators in closing the achievement gap, as well as structures that enable schools to become more culturally responsive. No one was in a hurry to leave at the end of the workshop and many stayed to continue networking. People left with practical ideas and research information on this topic.

Some of the comments from people who attended include the following:

• I appreciated the modeling of best practices.
• I learned how operating from a place of common terms can be so much more powerful and I got a great booklist!
• I learned that I need to develop my self-identity before I can reach out in an effective way to students.
• You shared a wonderful compilation of research.
• I want you to know how much we really appreciate the work that you are doing to help us reach our kids!
• Scott and Rob are great facilitators of learning!
• When will you offer another training on this subject?

Thanks to Rob and Scott for this valuable learning experience. And thanks to all the participants who braved the elements to attend this event. We missed those of you who, because of bad roads or for other important reasons, were not able to join us. We look forward to seeing you at our next event on May 13th, The Power of Collaboration: Breaking through the isolation.