Implicit Bias in Schools

<p>Implicit bias is often recognized as one of the reasons for instances of discrimination and injustice despite most people explicitly believing in the importance of equality and justice for all people.<i> Implicit Bias in Schools</i> provides practitioners with an understanding of implicit bias and how to address it from start to finish: what it is how it is a problem and how we can fix it. Grounded in an accessible summary of research on bias and inequity in schools this book bridges the research-to-practice gap by exploring how implicit bias affects students and what school leaders can do to mitigate the effects of bias in their schools. Covering issues of discipline instruction academic achievement mindfulness data collection and culturally relevant practices and full of rich examples and strategies <i>Implicit Bias in Schools</i> is a must-have resource for educators today.</p> <p>Supplemental material including links to resources mentioned in the text tools and worksheets to assist your journey when implementing strategies at your own school can be found at www.routledge.com/9781138497061.</p>