About the TEACH-IN on Antiracism in School Counseling

School counselors are often on the frontlines of combating racism, whether it be in P-12 or higher education settings. Racist and oppressive practices are systematically and structurally embedded within schools' policies, norms, and practices to the detriment of Black/Brown, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). Because of the central role they play in supporting students and establishing support systems focused on academic, social-emotional, and postsecondary development, school counselors are well-positioned to dismantle racist practices in schools and to ensure equitable outcomes and opportunities for all students.

This Teach-In will explore the systemic and structural presence of racism within the field of school counseling with an eye towards increasing participants’ understanding and ability to enact an anti-racist approach in their work. 

Teach-ins were popular during the 1960s and 70s as a way to bring experts together to discuss complex topics on university campuses for the purpose of sparking “action.” Embodying the spirit of previous Teach-ins, this Teach-In will be participatory, interactive, practical, and oriented toward “action.”

The Teach-In will be kicked off with a keynote address by Dr. Bettina Love, Georgia Athletic Association Professor in Education at the University of Georgia. Dr. Love is the best-selling author of the book, "We Want to Do More Than Survive: Abolitionist Teaching and the Pursuit of Educational Freedom." The day will include panels and discussion groups including counseling and education scholars, practitioners, and education justice advocates.