Reflecting on White Fragility as a Montessorian – Concluding Thoughts

I have always been dedicated to promoting diversity in the Montessori classroom. I thought I was doing a decent job at it. I know I have done more than many of my peers. But I also know it has not been enough.

Reflecting on White Fragility as a Montessorian – Diversity in Schools Then and Now

One of the things that Robin Diangelo asks us to think about is our schooling. What kind of school did you attend? What was the racial makeup? What about your teachers? Were they male or female, Black or white?

Reflecting on White Fragility as a Montessorian – Our Excuses

One of our struggles as educators is grappling with the messages we received in our trainings and realizing that what may sound innocent and wonderful is actually problematic and needs to change. How many of these statements, or versions of these statements, have you made?

Reflecting on White Fragility as a Montessorian: Black History Month

Every February, we eagerly celebrate Black History Month and tend to focus on the “firsts” – the first Black fill-in-the-blank. In White Fragility, Robin Diangelo uses Jackie Robinson as an example. We celebrate him as being the first Black man allowed to play major league baseball. A great achievement, right? But on page 26 of … Continue reading “Reflecting on White Fragility as a Montessorian: Black History Month”

Reflecting on White Fragility – As a Montessorian: Learning From Past Mistakes

Reading through the introductory portions of White Fragility really sent my brain into overdrive. And this is only the appetizer to the real meat of the book. One particular incident really jumped out in my mind, a situation I didn’t handle as gracefully as I should have. And now I know better.

Reflecting on White Fragility – As a Montessorian

As Montessorians, it is now even more important for us to work on our own thoughts and perceptions of race and color as we strive for ABAR in our classrooms. We are so good at talking the talk, but need to also walk the walk. We always want to create the best environment for our … Continue reading “Reflecting on White Fragility – As a Montessorian”

The Ever-Evolving List of ABAR Resources for Montessorians

When I was in the classroom, I thought I was working toward being more inclusive. And while I gave a good effort at the time, I now realize there is so much more that I could have done and that all of us should be doing in our classrooms and communities. ABAR means Anti-Bias Anti-Racism. … Continue reading “The Ever-Evolving List of ABAR Resources for Montessorians”