ANTIRACISM curriculum in STEM

Too often STEM teachers think they are exempt in the conversation about Antiracism. They tend to think of their subjects as “race neutral”. In this episode I discuss how even science and math teachers have a responsibility to incorporate anti-racist curriculum and de-centering of whiteness within their curriculum. STEM is the future. As a native of Silicon Valley, the tech jobs are still overwhelming occupied by white and Asian men. When we do not highlight all the millions of contributions to STEM by historical excluded groups, students default way of thinking is that it must have come from a white man. It should be basic knowledge that Black ppl invented the gps system, remote control, air conditioning, refrigeration, smoke detectors, gas mask, blood bank, etc., but it’s not bc STEM believes it’s race neutral. Our students need to see themselves in the curriculum. Our girls need access to STEM curriculum. No subject is exempt as we eradicate white supremacy from our schools. Listen and learn how to do better! Ready to get help? Schedule a call through my new website sharlastevensconsulting.com