Imagine that your principal has come to you and stated that the
district is interested in hosting a professional development workshop
for educators to help them broaden their cultural competence, improve
their family-teacher relationships, and enhance educational
experiences for all students. The district is proposing using the
materials from “A Class Divided” and “White Privilege:
Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack” for the workshop. Both of these
resources are dated, but are often used in schools to introduce
faculty to social justice issues that affect educators.
Your principal has asked you to submit a 500-750 word persuasive
essay either in support of or against the use of the material in these
resources. In your essay, include specific examples that discuss
whether the materials could be used to help individuals broaden their
cultural competence, build stronger relationships, and create more
relevant educational experiences. If you argue that the materials
should not be used, offer reputable alternatives for your principal to
consider. Be sure to include links and descriptions of the alternative resources.
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