• Take an implicit bias test. There are a number of implicit bias tests available online. These tests can help you to assess your unconscious biases towards people of different races, ethnicities, genders, and other social groups.
• Reflect on your own experiences. Think about your own experiences with racism, sexism, and other forms of discrimination. How have these experiences shaped your beliefs and attitudes?
• Read about different cultures. Learn about the history, traditions, and values of different cultures. This can help you to develop a more nuanced understanding of people from different backgrounds.
• Talk to people from different cultures. Have open and honest conversations with people from different cultures. This can help you to learn about their experiences and perspectives.
• Be mindful of your language. Be aware of the language you use and how it can be offensive to people from different cultures.
• Be open to feedback. Be willing to listen to feedback from people from different cultures. This can help you to identify and address your biases.

Here are some professional development activities that you can create for school-level staff to explore systems of the school negatively affecting students of color:

• Have a discussion about the history of racism in education. This can help staff to understand how racism has shaped the educational system and how it continues to impact students of color today.
• Explore the data on disparities in educational outcomes for students of color. This can help staff to see the real-world impact of racism in education.
• Identify the ways in which school policies and practices can be biased against students of color. This can help staff to understand how they can work to change these policies and practices.
• Create a plan for addressing racism in the school. This plan should include specific goals and strategies for creating a more equitable and inclusive school environment.

Here are some K–12 anti-bias lesson plans that you can create:

• A lesson on the history of racism in the United States. This lesson can help students to understand the roots of racism and how it continues to impact our society today.
• A lesson on implicit bias. This lesson can help students to understand how their unconscious biases can impact their interactions with others.
• A lesson on cultural competency. This lesson can help students to develop an understanding of different cultures and how to interact with people from different backgrounds.
• A lesson on the importance of diversity and inclusion. This lesson can help students to understand the value of diversity and why it is important to create inclusive environments.

These are just a few ideas for self-reflection activities, professional development activities, and K–12 anti-bias lesson plans. There are many other resources available online and in libraries that can help you to learn more about these topics.

It is important to remember that identifying and addressing personal bias is an ongoing process. It takes time, effort, and commitment. But it is essential work if we want to create a more equitable and just society.