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ERIC Number: EJ1315863
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021-Nov
Pages: 2
Abstractor: ERIC
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ISSN: ISSN-0164-775X
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The Importance of Addressing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Schools: Dispelling Myths about Critical Race Theory
Communique, v50 n3 p18-19 Nov 2021
The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) is committed to supporting ongoing dialogue and self-reflection about antiracism, equity, diversity, inclusion, and social justice within the organization and the profession of school psychology (NASP, 2020c). This includes promoting honest conversations in schools. Schools have long explored the role of race and racism in this country's history, including disparities in opportunity and education. It is important that students are provided an honest and accurate assessment of history so that they can create a better future. The growing politicization of these issues has manifested in the demonization and purposeful misrepresentation of Critical Race Theory (CRT) and other well-established policies and practices in schools, such as social-emotional instruction and the implementation of culturally responsive practices. The purpose of this document is to provide a general overview of CRT, dispel myths and correct misinformation, and provide school psychologists with guidance on how to navigate related conversations in local schools and communities. This issue is complex and nuanced, and this document should not be considered a definitive resource on the topic. Additional resources for further reading are included at the end of this document. [Kelly Vaillancourt Strobach, Sheila Desai, and Katherine Cowan contributed to this handout.]
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Language: English
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