These 60-90 minute workshops are tailored to a specific issue of interest to the participants. Topics can include but are not limited to understanding identity, the impacts of bias, and strategies for challenging bias.

Program Objectives:

·       Critically analyze the multifaceted nature of identity and its influence on interpersonal interactions.

·       Develop a comprehensive understanding of the effects of bias on individuals and communities.

·       Cultivate practical tools to reduce bias and foster inclusive, equitable school environments.

Building on the focused workshop topics, these 3-4 hour sessions take a deeper dive into the exploration of bias and strategies for interrupting and minimizing bias in schools.

Program Objectives:

In addition to the objectives in our focused workshops, participants will:

·       Establish a shared vocabulary for identifying and discussing bias behaviors.

·       Develop specific strategies for interrupting and addressing bias behaviors.

·       Explore the impact of language and acquire skills to address slurs and name-calling.

Ethnic Studies educators need a particular set of skills to create classroom environments that minimize harm while enhancing the learning experience for every student. This workshop is designed to foster a safe and brave classroom climate, encourage explorative thinking, and facilitate constructive dialogues through a culturally proficient lens.

In this workshop, participants will focus on the variety of ways bias manifests in the classroom and school grounds and how to combat it. We will explore practical guidelines for challenging stereotypes and prejudice, and learn how to turn incidents into teachable moments. Educators will be able to utilize the tools learned in this workshop to create a more inclusive and understanding school environment.

MEC works with district-level policies and procedures to ensure that all new hires have the skills, language, and tools necessary to create inclusive classroom environments free of prejudice. Our interactive new teacher workshops enhance a district’s onboarding by providing targeted strategies for reducing bias from the very first day in the classroom.

We go beyond general training to focus on the nuanced ways bias can emerge in classroom setups—whether in the visuals teachers display, the books and supplemental materials they choose, or the language used to frame instruction.

Through hands-on activities and real-world examples, new teachers will learn how to critically examine their materials and create a classroom space that reflects diverse perspectives, fosters inclusion, and ensures that all students feel seen and valued.

Our anti-bias workshops for colleges and universities provide an interactive and reflective learning experience designed to foster awareness and challenge biases on campus.

For professors, students, and administrators, these workshops equip participants with the tools to create inclusive environments—whether in their classrooms, businesses, or in their broader campus communities—empowering them to be agents of positive change.

In these audience specific workshops, we will collaborate to create a community of belonging for all education stakeholders.