COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS - Book Study Details
Message to Staff from Mrs. Morton
Below is a breakdown of the Courageous Conversations Book Study Dr. White will be running in our building. The sessions would be from 7:15 to 8:00 A.M. The computer lab will be opened with supervision for children of staff members. This course is open to all staff. The time and commitment with this book study would count for 10 credits. It could also be credits and/or acquired hours. If you are able to participate, please let me know so we can provide you with a book.
SCHEDULE OF WEEKS AND CHAPTERS TO BE DISCUSSED
November 6 Introduction : Breaking the Silence: Ushering in Courageous Conversation About Race
November 20 Chapter 2: What’s so Courageous About This Conversation?
December 4 Chapter 3. Why Race?
December 18 Chapter 4: Agreeing to Talk About Race
January 8 Chapter 5: The First Condition: Getting Personal Right Here and Right Now
January 22 Chapter 6: The Second Condition: Keeping the Spotlight on Race
February 5 Chapter 7: The Third Condition: Engaging Multiple Racial Perspectives
February 19 Chapter 8: The Fourth Condition: Keeping Us All at the Table
March 4 Chapter 9: What Do You Mean By “Race”?
March 18 Chapter 10: Let’s Talk About Whiteness
April 8 Chapter 11: How Racial Equity Leaders Eliminate Systemic Racial Disparities
April 22 Chapter 12: Exploring a Systemic Framework for Achieving Equity in Schools
May 6 Chapter 13: Courageous Conversation as a Strategy for Achieving Equity in Schools
May 20 Wrap up Celebration