Seven Misconceptions About Unconscious Bias

This resource is provided by ACSA Partner4Purpose FranklinCovey Education. 

Unconscious biases are, well, unconscious, which makes them hard to even recognize, much less identify their true impact. It’s a complex and sometimes controversial issue. Is it any wonder that there are so many misconceptions around what to do? Before you can take steps to operate more fairly and effectively as a school leader, you need to get your bearings. Review these “Seven Misconceptions about Unconscious Bias.”

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