This session will give participants the opportunity to reflect on how early childhood education is embedded in white supremacy culture. Participants will examine current practices and policies, to shift our mindsets toward creating more equitable learning environments for children and their families.
Presented by
Jamie Cho
Assistant Teaching Professor of Justice in Early Learning
University of Washington
Jamie Cho, PhD. (she/her/hers) is Assistant Teaching Professor of Justice in Early Learning. Originally from California, she has worked in the field of education as an early interventionist, inclusion specialist, teacher educator, field supervisor, consultant, parent educator, and researcher. She has her BA in Psychology with a minor in Education and her doctorate in Special Education from UC Berkeley. Jamie is committed to social and climate justice and has been working to create systemic change within early learning programs. She serves on the WAEYC governing board as Secretary, and the NAEYC affiliate advisory council.
Core Competency Area:
Professional Development and Leadership
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Presentation Outcomes:
This session is designed to provide information about how white supremacy culture is present in early childhood education. Through discussion and examples, participants will learn about how to disrupt whiteness in their early care settings. Recognizing the characteristics and working to change the environment, practices and policies that uphold racism will be instrumental in creating more equitable and just early learning for young children and their families.
Learning Objectives:
Define white supremacy culture and its characteristics
Articulate examples of how white supremacy culture is part of early childhood education
Develop ideas to engage in anti-racist early childhood education practices
