Affirming identity and advancing equity
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Embark on a personal and professional journey toward equity in education.
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Find answers to more essential questions by checking out our FAQ.
What You'll Learn
Explore equity through thoughtful inquiry and practical strategies for antiracist teaching.
Key takeaways
- Engage in self-reflection to understand how your culture and identity shape your teaching practices
- Deepen your understanding of CRSE's foundational principles, frameworks, and practices
- Foster an inclusive learning environment by unpacking implicit biases and making intentional decisions that benefit all students
- Develop culturally responsive teaching practices that reflect the diverse cultural identities and experiences of your students
- Incorporate CRSE-aligned practices to cultivate a classroom that supports academic and social-emotional growth
Affirm student identityCulturally Responsive and Sustaining Education (CRSE), adapted by the New York State Education Department in 2018, emphasizes the importance of recognizing and valuing students' cultures and identities. Educators who create culturally relevant and sustaining learning environments foster students' academic, intellectual, social, and emotional growth, supporting broader equity goals.
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Unpack implicit biasesOur present is shaped by history, and our future depends on how we refine our actions today. At CPET, we guide educators in unpacking their own implicit biases, grounded in foundational texts and shared goals. This personal exploration is a vital step toward creating an antiracist culture and promoting inclusivity in education.
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Explore equity with expertsThroughout this course, you'll engage with key texts to challenge assumptions and develop practical tools for culturally responsive teaching. Through three interactive workshops, we'll guide you from inquiry to action, deepening your understanding of equity and pedagogy.
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Course Format & Topics
This course bridges theory and practice, packed with instructional videos, resources, discussions, and assignments — all designed to support real classroom impact. Explore our open enrollment and on demand formats to find the option that works best for you.
Open enrollment• Course & registration available for a limited time
• Join a cohort of educators from various schools and locations • Learn independently with periodic feedback from a facilitator • Self-paced within course period |
On demand• Available at any time, with flexible pacing
• Private access for your team, school, or district • Work with a dedicated facilitator • Customize course content and/or receive additional coaching |
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Course begins
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Participants who are registered prior to the course start date can expect to receive course login details 2-3 days before the course begins. For more information on access and participation, please visit our FAQ page.
Preview an introductory video from the course:
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Topic 1
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How to Be an Antiracist, by Ibram X. Kendi
Go beyond an awareness of racism to rethink your most deeply held implicit beliefs. |
Topic 2
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Culturally Responsive Teaching and The Brain, by Zaretta Hammond
Leverage neuroscience research to design and implement brain-compatible, culturally responsive instruction. |
Topic 3
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Advancing Racial Literacies in Teacher Education, by Detra Price-Dennis and Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz
Discover theoretical and practical entry points into a conversation about race in the digital age, with an aim to increase equity in the classroom. |
Course ends
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Course participation ends and assignments close one (1) week after the final course topic is released. Within two weeks after this date, final grades and certificates will be processed.
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Meet Your Facilitator
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G. Faith LittleFaith's work grows out of her focus on identifying barriers and building bridges as she supports individual and team growth with creative, compassionate leadership. Her dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion for all students is the cornerstone of her commitment to education. She spent a decade working with MS and HS students in a supportive, social emotional learning setting, teaching in alternative school settings, and facilitating intensive retreats with parents. These experiences, alongside her English Ed background create a strong foundation to support coaching for educators outside of the traditional classroom setting. Faith continues to pursue professional growth in the Adult Learning & Leadership program at Teachers College, Columbia University. Her most recent research interests include the role gender plays in pursuing higher education and high leverage literacy practices.
"Each of your students is an original, and so are you. Not only is there room for different perspectives, there's a need for them." |
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Take Your Next Steps
This opportunity is designed for K-12 educators to grow independently, or as part of a team. Still have questions? Check out our FAQ page, or contact us at [email protected]. We look forward to working alongside you!
This timing doesn't work for you? Talk to us about a custom course for your team or school, that works with your schedule!
This timing doesn't work for you? Talk to us about a custom course for your team or school, that works with your schedule!
