Simulation: Difficult Conversations about Race

When confronted with challenging situations, school leaders sift through their past experiences searching for relevant instances from which to draw knowledge. If learning from your mistakes is the best way to experience growth, how do we provide these learning experiences to current and aspiring leaders?

At SchoolSims, we have created the solution by providing manufactured experiences through online, software simulations that assist in growing current and aspiring school leaders. Simulations can be facilitated in-person or through any online meeting service. When gathering in groups is discouraged or not possible, online simulation training can be safely and effectively deployed. 

This simulation considers just how complex the issue of race is–in the classroom, in the community, and in the broader societal landscape. Playing the role of principal at a suburban, racially and socioeconomically diverse high school, you will address sensitive issues such as conversations about race with students, and how teaching professionals and district staff can support those conversations.

Key stakeholders include an active community member, young and idealistic english teacher, assistant superintendent who is wary of fads in education

Trade-offs to consider when playing this simulation include:

Addressing sensitive issues such as conversations about race within the classroom while identifying how teaching professionals and district staff can best support those conversations
Balancing curriculum needs with demands from students and community