Hosted on January 31, 2024, “Who is labeled smart?” featured an engaging conversation between Rebeca Itzkowich (Erikson Institute) and Dr. Danny Bernard Martin (University of Illinois Chicago) about the historical and sociopolitical aspects of mainstream notions of smartness, the connections between such notions and racial stereotypes, and how stereotypes materialize and impact early math education in the United States.
“Who is labeled smart?”: The Impact of Racial Stereotypes in Early Math Education
2024 RJEM Webinar Series
In this webinar, Rebeca and Danny offered important insights on how educators, administrators, and structures might promote racial stereotypes that limit the participation of Black, Latine, Indigenous, and other historically marginalized groups in early math education. They also provided suggestions on how to disrupt implicit biases and implement pedagogical practices that support the development of positive math identity in all children. A short list of resources cited by speakers is available below.
