“We discussed how we could be advocates and activists in this situation. Students made anti-bullying posters that discourage others from reacting with racism and hate and encourage loving engagement and empathy.”

“Today more than ever, my students need opportunities to think through their feelings, apply their knowledge, and share their experiences. Systemic oppression, food insecurity. and the isolation they’ve experienced because of the pandemic are just some of the issues that have affected my students deeply.”

“If we want more students of color to enter the teaching profession - and to stay - education leaders and policymakers need to listen to the experiences of teachers of color like me. There are concrete policy changes we can take to improve recruitment and retention of a diverse teacher workforce.”