East Ed Resources
Antibias Professional Development, Growth, and Faculty Evaluation
As schools strive to commit to diversity and equity in the name of academic excellence, they are looking for ways to embed the work into the professional life of the school. The most effective strategies utilize current structures. Thus, we have designed this assessment to serve as the basis for any professional growth model. By providing an equity lens through which to view feedback and evaluation, schools will have greater success in creating more equitable classrooms and cultures. The assessment process speaks directly to faculty expectations, but it could be developed to work for other school constituents.
Underrepresented Faculty and Staff Recruitment, Hiring, and Retention
Learn more about how to recruit and retain traditionally underrepresented faculty and staff. Utilizing proven strategies as well as best practices, you will have the opportunity to reflect on your current process and develop more effective approaches for the future. We offer webinars throughout the academic year and partner with institutions and regional associations to support local job fairs. We also facilitate trainings for school leaders and department chairs on hiring bias, effects of stereotype threat, and establishing systems and data collection to ensure more equitable hiring processes.
Antibias Curriculum Development
East Ed has developed questionnaires and a professional development series to help schools reflect, assess, and shift curricular and pedagogical approaches.
Books and Chapters
Chandler-Ward, J., & E. Denevi. (2022). Learning and Teaching While White: Antiracist Strategies for School Communities. New York: Norton.
Denevi, E. A. (2017). What If Being Called “Racist” is the Beginning, Not the End, of the Conversation? In E. Moore & A. Michael (Eds.), The Guide for White Women Who Teach Black Boys. CA: Corwin
Denevi, E. A., & M. Richards. (2012). Diversity Directors as Leaders: Making the Case for Excellence. In M. Brosnan (Ed.), The Inclusive School. Washington, DC: NAIS.
Articles
J. Chandler-Ward & E. Denevi. (2023) Responding Systematically to Racial Inequity in Schools. Ed Leadership. ASCD. Vol 80, No. 8.
Afeni Mills, Afrika, J. Chandler-Ward, & E. Denevi. Evolving Our Narratives About Race in Schools. Teaching While White, 28 Sep 2020.
Carter, R. (2007) Putting the Movement Back into Civil Rights Teaching. The Journal of Negro Education, Spring edition.
Carter, R., & Denevi, E. A. (2006). Multicultural Seminar: A New Model for Professional Development. Multicultural Perspectives, 8(2), 18-24.
Carter, R. (1999) Making Change: Student Guide to Diversity. Washington, DC: National Association of Independent Schools.
Carter, R. (1998) Multicultural Guide to Colleges and Universities. Washington, DC: National Association of Independent Schools.
Chandler-Ward, J., & E. Denevi. White Fragility in Students. The Puzzle. January 28 2020.
Chandler-Ward, J., & E. Denevi. Foggy Mirrors. Teaching While White. 18 Apr 2017.
Denevi, E. A. So What do White 4th Graders Have to Say About Race? California Teacher Development Collaborative. 14 March 2018.
Denevi, E. A. Thanks for the Feedback. From the Director of Studies. 21 September 2015.
Denevi, E. A., P. Nukalapati, & M. Richards. (2022). Frequently Asked Questions About Affinity Groups. East Ed Diversity & Equity Best Practices.
Denevi, E. A., & M. Richards. (2012). The Necessity of Collaborative Leadership. Independent School, 71(4), 56-61.
Denevi, E. A., & N. Pastan. (2006). Helping Whites Develop Anti-Racist Identities: Overcoming Their Resistance to Fighting Racism. Multicultural Education, 14(2), 70-73.
Denevi, E. A. (2004). White On White: Exploring White Racial Identity, Privilege, and Racism. Independent School, 63(4), 78-87.
Denevi, E. A. (2001). Whiteness: Helping White Students and Educators Understand Their Role in a Multicultural Society. Independent School, 61(1), 100-108.