This case centers on two early career educators: a principal and teacher struggling to address issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ) in their school in the current political context of legislative attacks on critical race theory (CRT) and the simultaneous national Black Lives Matter movement. A talented teacher is reluctantly self-silencing out of fear and uncertainty when her students ask her questions related to DEIJ topics. Tired of feeling anxious and compromising her teaching, she seeks the advice of her principal. The case asks readers to consider implications for school leaders, teachers, students, parents, and teacher educators.
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