Lean Into You is a self-care podcast to remind Early Childhood Educators the best investment they can make today is in themselves. This podcast is funded through a grant with the Tennessee Department of Human Services and Signal Centers, Inc.
In Part 1 of this Lean Into You podcast, we talk about how directors can create a culture of belonging through anti-bias training. In part one, we cover:
1) What biases are and some of the misconceptions surrounding having a bias
2) The difference between creating a safe space and creating a brave space
3) What it means to call someone in versus calling someone out
4) How the core of this conversation stems from understanding intent versus impact
In Part 2 of this Lean Into You podcast, we cover:
1) Some practical strategies for creating an anti-bias culture in your center
2) How leading this work can operate as a self-care method
3) How the desire to preserve relationships doesn’t excuse accountability
4) The consequences of leading this work and how they balance with the benefits