The Danger of "Not Seeing Color": Why Acknowledging Race Matters in Education

Summary; The core message emphasizes the necessity for educators to actively "see" their students – their color, their struggles, and their hearts – to effectively educate them. The speaker connects the act of being unseen to the perpetuation of societal issues and the overlooking of potential. Through poignant examples of racial stereotypes and their impact on everyday encounters, we urge educators to engage in uncomfortable conversations about race, open their eyes to the realities their students face, and acknowledge their full identities.