Fostering Community: The First Six Weeks of School

Welcome to the Fostering Community: The First Six Weeks of School event! Join us online as we discuss strategies and tips for building a strong sense of community in your classroom during the crucial first six weeks of school. Whether you're a new teacher or a seasoned pro, this event is for you! Let's create a compassionate and independent learning environment for our learners.

Participants will leave with a toolkit of practical strategies and activities to create a supportive and inclusive classroom community during the critical first six weeks of school, setting the stage for a successful academic year.

[Photo Credit: Ryan Collerd]

Britt Hawthorne is a nationally recognized antiracist educator and New York Times bestselling author. With a fierce commitment to dismantling systemic racism, Britt has become a prominent figure in antiracist education. Their expertise and innovative approach have garnered widespread recognition, earning them national acclaim as an influential voice for change.

As a facilitator, Britt's passion is infectious, captivating audiences with their engaging teaching style and profound insights. They have an uncanny ability to challenge the status quo and inspire others to join the fight for equity and justice in education. Their groundbreaking book, Raising Antiracist Children: A Practical Parenting Guide, skyrocketed to the top of the New York Times bestseller list and has become a powerful resource for parents and individuals seeking to deepen their understanding of antiracism and create inclusive spaces.

Join Britt Hawthorne on this transformative journey toward building inclusive spaces, challenging biases, and paving the way for a more just society. Get ready to be inspired, motivated, and equipped with the tools to drive meaningful change in education and beyond.

Testimonial

This was an incredible workshop to take. Britt honors you as a person and pushes you to think more mindfully of everyone. This workshop was engaging and challenged the way you think and therefore act. I am so grateful to have this stepping stone as one of many for our school to start anti-bias and antiracist education.

-Diana RuaVera, Lead Teacher & DEI Coordinator

This was one of the best workshops I have ever attended. It was clear and focused. She modeled how to talk to children and parents in constructive ways. The language she used was positive and promoted dialogue and further learning. She demonstrated how to hold kids accountable while empowering them to teach others.

-Patty Griffin, ENL Teacher

Britt is an engaging, intuitive, and extremely well-organized educator! She truly helped our organization create a brave space for challenging conversations, and she responded to all our questions with kindness. She not only helped provide tools for us to incorporate an anti-bias framework in our classrooms, but she modeled what it looks and sounds like to be an anti-bias educator. Looking forward to our future conversations!

-Nashira Pearl, Lead Teaching Artist Chicago Center for Music Education (ChiME)

Disclaimers

Please be aware that this workshop will cover a range of topics, including but not limited to systemic racism, anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment, sexism, and systemic oppression. We aim to create a safe and brave learning environment where diverse perspectives are welcomed, and open dialogue is encouraged. We encourage participants to approach the workshop with an open mind and a willingness to engage with these topics constructively. However, we understand that individual experiences and comfort levels will vary. We respect the boundaries and choices of our participants, and no one is obligated to share personal experiences or opinions they are not comfortable with.

Additionally, we reserve the right to remove any participant whose comments or behaviors are deemed to be inappropriate or disruptive. A team member will provide a warning before removal from the live event. Further, hate speech of any kind will not be tolerated. The participant will be removed from the live event without any refund.

Please note that the workshop will start and end promptly. We look forward to having you join us for this transformative learning experience. If you have any further questions, feel free to reach out to us.