4.5 The Humanizing Power of Stories

Narratives shape how we see and perceive the world. Both the stories we are told and the stories we tell ourselves shape how we understand who we are and where we belong in the world. In equity work, stories humanize “the other” and help us to connect on personal levels, challenging our biases and assumptions about others. Listen to Erin Jones, decorated educator and skilled trainer, as she leverages the power of her own story to bring out change and equitable outcomes for all students. For those who may want to extend the learning evoked by the podcast, the following facilitation guide (https://bit.ly/32FYTMT) has been developed to help with next steps in deepening the shared learning. This series is brought to you in collaboration with Learning Forward, the only professional association devoted exclusively to establishing and sustaining highly effective professional development for educators. To learn more about Learning Forward, visit www.learningforward.org. myPD Unplugged is a production of the Office of Curriculum, Instruction, and Professional Development in the Long Beach Unified School District