South Carolina Reminds Us That Teachers and School Police Have Biases Too

South Carolina Reminds Us That Teachers and School Police Have Biases Too:

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South Carolina Reminds Us That Teachers and School Police Have Biases Too   Thank goodness for cell phone videos! Most of us felt our stomachs churn as we watched a hulky police officer drag and slam a 16-year old girl from her desk because she would not hand over her cell phone and leave the classroom. (If you have not seen the 30 second video, I highly encourage you to click here to view it.) In this South Carolina school district, the disproportionate discipline of Black students has been a concern. Although Black students make up 56% of the student body, they account for 77% of the suspensions. Click here to read more about the role of race, bias in teaching, and what South Carolina needs to consider in order to move forward.

Have you ever wondered why your organization's diversity and inclusion efforts have stalled? Are you experiencing diversity fatigue and  looking for new ways to increase employee engagement? While we all want a highly engaged workforce, it is important to remember that inclusion is a measurement of engagement. In my new book Exclusion, I share research and valuable information about: •The financial impact of exclusion in the workplace and the business case for removing the barriers to inclusion • How to encourage and take the necessary steps toward creating a culture of inclusion • Best practices and strategies for eliminating unconscious bias in the workplace, and much more!